The United Arab Emirates has achieved a landmark accomplishment in industrial exports, reaching an unprecedented Dh262 billion in 2025. This represents a remarkable 25 percent year-on-year growth and demonstrates a doubling of export value since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in 2020.
A particularly significant aspect of this achievement is the performance of medium- and high-technology industries, which generated Dh92 billion in exports. This figure not only represents a substantial 42 percent annual growth but has already surpassed the Dh90 billion target originally set for 2031—six years ahead of schedule. This accelerated performance underscores the nation’s rapid transition toward advanced manufacturing technologies and increased value addition within national industries.
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE has systematically developed progressive industrial policies and modernized regulatory frameworks. These strategic initiatives have strengthened international partner confidence while reinforcing the country’s position as both a regional and global hub for advanced industries. The comprehensive approach has enhanced local production capabilities, supported resilient supply chains, and boosted the international competitiveness of Emirati products.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized that this progress reflects the Ministry’s dedicated implementation of leadership directives focused on supporting industrial sector growth and competitiveness. “Since our establishment in 2020, we have achieved 100 percent growth in industrial exports,” Al Jaber stated. “Through the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative, we are transforming industrial trade growth into sustainable value for the national economy.”
The Ministry’s integrated initiatives, particularly the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ program, have driven the localization of strategic and vital industries in alignment with national priorities. This approach has stimulated high-quality industrial investment while enhancing national manufacturing capabilities and supporting economic security objectives.
Complementing these efforts, the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme has successfully redirected spending toward the local economy, strengthened national content in supply chains, and empowered industrial and service companies across the UAE. These coordinated strategies have significantly increased the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP while reinforcing the competitive standing of the national economy on the global stage.