Leading Global Manufacturing: Make it in the Emirates Awards Unveils Second Edition
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has announced the commencement of the second edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards, aimed at recognising outstanding leaders in the United Arab Emirates' industrial sector. The inaugural awards, held in 2023, celebrated visionaries, sustainability champions, and game-changers contributing to the UAE's evolution into a global manufacturing hub.
This year, the awards return with ten categories distributed across five fields: ICV, Sustainability, Factory of the Future, Industry Enablers & Partners, and Leadership & Talent. Nominations for the prestigious awards are open from February 22, with the shortlisting process scheduled between April 22 and May 12. The winners will be unveiled during a ceremony at the annual Make it in the Emirates Forum, set to take place on May 27-28, 2024, in Abu Dhabi.
Nominations can be submitted through the official awards portal: Make it in the Emirates Awards.
The categories for the awards are as follows:
ICV
ICV Excellence Award: Private Sector Manufacturers
ICV Excellence Award: Semi-Governmental Manufacturers
ICV Excellence Award: Service Providers
Sustainability
The Sustainable Manufacturer Award
Factory of the Future
The Smart Manufacturer Award
Excellence in Innovation Award
Industry Enablers & Strategic Partners
Industrial Strategic Partner Award
Quality Standards Award
Leadership & Talent
Young Talent of the Year Award
Inspirational Leader Award
The awards ceremony, scheduled to be held at the Make it in the Emirates Forum, promises to be attended by industry leaders, government officials, investors, and financial institutions. Last year's forum, with over 5,000 stakeholders in attendance, announced an additional AED 10 billion of product off take opportunities, contributing to a total value of opportunities reaching AED 120 billion.
The Make it in the Emirates Forum, launched in 2022, is a crucial component of the Make it in the Emirates initiative under the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. The initiative aims to position the UAE as a global industrial hub, inviting global investors, industrialists, and innovators to benefit from the unique value proposition of the UAE.
His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, expressed delight at the return of the awards, emphasizing the Ministry's commitment to recognising achievements across the local industrial value chain. He highlighted that the awards not only acknowledge accomplishments but also serve as a platform for companies to showcase themselves in front of industry players and investors.
The Make it in the Emirates Awards align with MoIAT's efforts to boost a competitive environment, encouraging companies to adopt best practices, advanced technologies, and enhance their competitiveness locally, regionally, and globally. With the selection process being rigorous, the awards aim to ensure that the most deserving organisations and individuals are honoured. The judging panel comprises representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, along with relevant industry experts and leaders.
