"Made in UAE 2026" It showcases leading national models that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the industrial sector
Abu Dhabi, 4th May / WAM / The “Make in the UAE 2026” platform reviewed a group of success stories of leading companies that chose manufacturing in the UAE, and were able to transform ambitious visions into tangible achievements in various vital sectors.
In a dialogue session that included an elite group of leaders, experts and specialists in the industrial and technological sectors, His Excellency Dr. Engineer Khalifa Musabah Al Taniji, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock in the Emirate of Sharjah and CEO of the Sharjah Agricultural and Animal Production Foundation “IKTVA”, participated; Amer Al Sayegh Al Ghafri, Assistant Director General of the Aerospace Engineering Sector at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center and Director of the Mohammed bin Zayed Sat project; Farid El Gohary, founder and CEO of Micropolis Robotics; Professor Habiba Al-Saffar, co-founder of Baynouna Genetic Solutions; Fahmi Al Shawa, founder and CEO of Immensa; and Alfredo Sanchez, Head of Surface Technologies at TechnipFMC.
Al Tunaiji stressed that the Foundation presented an inspiring model that combines authenticity and innovation in sustainable food production in the UAE. Within less than two years since its establishment, the Mleiha Dairy Farm became the first integrated organic dairy farm in the Middle East. It also obtained the Guinness Book of World Records title as the largest farm containing the genetically registered A2A2 breed in the world, with 6,495 heads. The Mleiha Dairy Factory is one of the largest and most advanced in the region, with a production capacity of 700,000 liters of organic milk per day, which reflects the strength of the UAE’s model of leadership and inspiring the future.
In turn, Amer Al Sayegh Al Ghafri explained that the “Mohammed bin Zayed Sat” satellite was developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, and with the efforts of national industries. Today, it flies in orbit around the Earth as a witness to what the UAE is capable of achieving. It also embodies the country’s ambition and its continuous endeavor in the space sector to develop satellite technologies and pioneer advanced space sciences. The project reflects the UAE’s approach to building an industrial sector based on advanced technology, in line with the national strategy for industry, and to enhance its global position in manufacturing future solutions.
For his part, Farid Al-Jawhari stated that the company was launched in the UAE with a vision to develop advanced, specialized and autonomous robotic systems. The company designs its products to automate processes in multiple sectors, including logistics services, infrastructure, oil and gas, security and defence, in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. The company develops its products within integrated systems that are designed, manufactured, assembled and operated entirely within the UAE. Last year, the company became the first company of its kind to successfully list on the New York Stock Exchange, and produces and exports advanced robots from the UAE to the world.
In turn, Professor Habiba Al-Saffar said: “Baynouna Genetic Solutions Company is the first Emirati company specialized in manufacturing vital genetic codes that are used in the fields of health, agriculture, biomonitoring and safety. What we are doing today enables doctors and researchers to reach an accurate and rapid diagnosis, and directly supports the precision medicine system in the country, while enhancing the efficiency and speed of examinations. With the support of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the National Content Programme, what used to take six to eight weeks is now accomplished in less than 24 hours within the country.” UAE. This is a national achievement that we are all proud of, and a real step towards localizing vital strategic technologies and products and creating a better future. It is not only an achievement for the company, but an achievement for a nation that creates its own future.”
For his part, Fahmi Al Shawa said: “Imnesa was founded and started in the UAE to work on transforming supply chains from the traditional model to creating digital inventory and local manufacturing on demand. By working with leaders who have a future vision, and with the support of the National Content Program, we have built a company that competes with major international companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell, and others, and these companies use our solutions developed in the UAE in various parts of the world, from the United States to the Far East. What Immensa is doing is effective localization of local manufacturing, and it is not limited to “Not only does it focus on manufacturing, but it redefines the concept of supply chains from the UAE to the world.”
For his part, Alfredo Sanchez explained that choosing Abu Dhabi as the global headquarters for the company’s operations came from an ambitious vision aimed at long-term investment and building sustainable capabilities. The company’s advanced manufacturing operations in the UAE contribute to supporting energy activities across five continents. He added that thanks to the integrated industrial system that the country possesses, the company was able to transform its local capabilities to reach global markets.
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