The UAE has announced a major push to strengthen its industrial sector through a series of strategic decisions aimed at accelerating growth and reducing dependency on imports. Central to this initiative is the creation of a National Industrial Resilience Fund worth AED 1 billion, designed to support the localisation of critical industries, enhance supply chain stability, and boost domestic production capacity. This move reinforces the country’s long-term vision of building a self-sufficient and globally competitive industrial ecosystem.

The fund will play a crucial role in improving supply chain resilience and continuity, ensuring the availability of essential goods across key sectors. It will support industries such as manufacturing, metals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, and advanced technology. By encouraging local production of over 5,000 critical products, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on external markets while enhancing industrial readiness, strategic reserves, and economic security.

A major policy shift has been introduced by making the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme mandatory across government entities and selected companies. This ensures that procurement and spending are directed toward locally manufactured products, creating stronger demand for domestic industries. In addition, new policies will increase the visibility and availability of UAE-made goods across retail and digital platforms, further supporting market integration and stability.

The UAE is also focusing on future-ready industrial transformation by integrating artificial intelligence into manufacturing, forecasting, and risk management processes. Alongside this, the upcoming Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform is expected to attract global investors, showcase industrial opportunities, and promote SME participation across multiple sectors. Together, these initiatives position the UAE as a leading hub for advanced, resilient, and technology-driven industrial development.