The first heritage exhibition in " Make in the Emirates " It is a leading platform that celebrates the original heritage

Abu Dhabi, May 19 / WAM / The fourth edition of “Make in the Emirates” witnesses the launch of the first heritage exhibition dedicated to Emirati craftsmen organized by the Ministry of Culture held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) to form a leading platform that celebrates the authentic craft heritage.

The Emirati crafts gallery and heritage industries that extend over an area of ​​1000 square meters brings together more than 150 craftsmen from various emirates of the country that include literally, entrepreneurs, industrial experts and technology pioneers and it will explain how traditional crafts such as the tissue of the Sadu, embroidery of the following, knitting palm trees, pottery, dala industry and the installation of perfumes from natural ingredients through innovation and consolidating the status of traditional crafts.

The strategic partners participating in the Emirati crafts exhibition and heritage industries within the pavilion of the Ministry of Culture confirmed in statements to the Emirates Agency “WAM” that the platform “Made in the Emirates” comes this year within the “Year of Society” in confirmation of the pivotal role of the Emirati person in the development industry, where the exhibition brought together inactivity and innovation, providing live shows and interactive workshops that list the story of the Emirati craft from the roots to the future.

The handicraft exhibition also includes live shows of 40 traditional crafts distributed over 10 main areas, in addition to a busy program that includes artistic shows and enabled workshops in cooperation with local partners.

Asma Al Hammadi, assistant undersecretary in the development sector in the Ministry of Culture, said that the Ministry of Culture is working to enrich the local cultural sector by supporting the Emirati cultural, artistic and heritage institutions and providing a platform for the follow -up of principles and talents and investing in their strains and skills, and seeking to enhance dialogue between cultures, and the Ministry also provides productions, projects, projects, projects, projects and projects. Various cultural initiatives, and various experiences that are characterized by high dynamism that play an effective role in the upgrading of the cultural industries and enhances the creative economy, which adds to the hearing and status of the leading cultural and international regional.

She added that the Ministry of Culture is participating in a forum that is made in the Emirates from the conventional craftsmanship of the first time, to shed light on the authentic Emirati crafts from a modern industrial perspective, and is reviewing how the traditional craftsmanship contributed to the effect of contemporary design, innovation of material The stretch, as it aims to explore the horizons of integration between crafts and industry, and transform these crafts from heritage practices to economic sectors that are subject to growth and investment, and stimulate the emerging generation to adopt and preserve them.

Asmaa explained that within the framework of the continuous development of the handicraft sector, craftsmen are increasingly turning towards adopting digital tools to upgrade their skills and diversify the base of their customers. Through the available training and support programs, they gain the ability to use design programs with the help of computer to create complex and effective patterns, and 3D scanners enable them to convert the first models made to handmade copies to digital copies Which maintains traditional designs and widespread production.

She pointed out that through this, craftsmen learn how to take advantage of e -commerce platforms to display and sell their products to global markets and convert original handicrafts into competitive and ready commodities for export that meet the requirements of the modern consumer.

She emphasized that through the platform of the Emirati crafts exhibition and heritage industries, visitors will have a rich experience that simulates the heritage of grandparents through interactive and live shows that highlight the march of the development of the handicraft sector in the UAE.

Aisha Al -Dhahiri, head of the Craft Program Development Unit in the Department of Culture and Tourism, said that the participation of the Department of Culture and Tourism through Abu Dhabi craftsmen with a wing dedicated to traditional Emirati handicrafts, including “leather craft and camel equipment”.

She explained that the participation is that craftsmen offer live shows of traditional camel tools industry techniques such as saddles, belts, firmness, and shots, using natural skins and hand -inherited manual methods inherited by generations .. indicating the provision of training programs and specialized workshops to support the sustainability of this craft and enhance the transfer of skills from the old generation to the new generation where 605 trainees were trained.

For its part, Hind Al -Muhairbi, Director of the Al -Ghadeer Project Department, expressed her happiness by participating in the platform “Make in the Emirates” .. noting that Al -Ghadeer’s participation is a new start for the Al -Ghadeer project, the Emirati letter, one of the most prominent initiatives of the Red Crescent that reflects our deep commitment to support society and empower women.

She said that they announced during their participation in the Emirati crafts exhibition and heritage industries about the launch of the official website of the Al -Ghadeer project, which is the first digital platform dedicated to selling Emirati crafts products worldwide .. Emphasizing that this step will make a qualitative shift in delivering our craft products all over the world and will also contribute to facilitating sales and purchases and enhancing the presence of Emirati crafts in local and international markets.

In turn, Fayez Saeed Al -Yamahi, Deputy Director General of the Grsen Center for Social Empowerment of the Fujairah Charitable Society, confirmed that the center’s participation in the fourth edition of the “Maken in the Emirates” forum 2025, in the first heritage exhibition dedicated to Emirati craftsmen aims to enable Emirati families and people of determination, and converting them from consumers into producers, by providing training programs and specialized workshops, considering that the center during its participation provides a variety of products Crafts that reflects the original Emirati heritage, such as handicrafts: sewing, embroidery, paradise, perfumes, incense, traditional products that are manually and designs that combine modernity and heritage.

Al -Yamahi stated that the exhibition “Make in the Emirates” highlights all the products that are made in the UAE … pointing out that allocating a platform for craftsmen in one place that brings them together enhances the national identity and supports the families producing in developing their heritage craftsmanship and exploring their professional and investment horizons provided by this sector.

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