The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology announces the launch of an exhibition "Manufacturers" For jobs, its eighth session tomorrow
ABU DHABI, 7 JUNE / WAM / The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is organizing the “Masnaneen” Jobs Exhibition for its eighth session, next June 8 and 9, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center, with the aim of linking Emirati cadres with job and training opportunities, which are witnessing rapid growth in the UAE.
The Manufacturers Program was launched in 2023, with the aim of providing 5,000 job opportunities for citizens in the industrial sector by 2027. This year, it provides more than 1,000 new job opportunities with the participation of more than 70 companies in strategic sectors including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, engineering, industrial services, clean energy, and others, bringing the total opportunities provided by the program since its launch to more than 5,200 job opportunities for citizens in the industrial sector.
Thus, the program has exceeded the target announced during Make in the UAE 2023, a full year ahead of the specified date, in an achievement that reflects the success of national efforts in linking Emirati competencies with the qualitative opportunities provided by the industrial sector.
The exhibition aims to enable Emirati job seekers to communicate directly with employers from major industrial and technological companies, learn about available professional opportunities, and conduct immediate interviews with representatives of companies participating in the exhibition.
The “Manufacturers” Exhibition is a specialized national platform that brings together Emirati job seekers with an elite group of leading industrial and technological companies, allowing them direct access to qualitative job and training opportunities, participating in immediate interviews, and benefiting from professional counseling and guidance sessions, thus enhancing their readiness to join future jobs in priority industrial sectors.
The 2026 edition of the exhibition is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the UAE Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFES), the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC as the strategic partner and one of the most prominent national supporters of the development of industrial competencies, in addition to the Department of Government Empowerment and e&, and with the sponsorship of Forves Mazars, SLP and ZCAA.
The organization of the exhibition comes at a time when the UAE continues to accelerate one of the most ambitious industrial transformation paths in the region. The contribution of the industrial sector has increased by about 70% since 2021, while industrial exports exceeded 262 billion dirhams in 2025, reflecting the increasing need for highly skilled national cadres to lead the next stage of economic and industrial growth.
His Excellency Hassan Jassim Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, said: “(Masaneen) for jobs represents a supportive platform for building capabilities and empowering national cadres, and linking education and training to the needs of the labor market in a way that supports sustainable industrial growth in the country. The Ministry, through the umbrella of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and the (Make in the Emirates) initiative, focuses on empowering Emirati cadres, in a way that enhances the economic and social impact, and Masaneen represents the result of integration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Emirati Cadres Competitiveness Council.” (Nafis), Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC, in addition to partners in the Department of Government Empowerment and e&, and sponsored by Forves Mazars, SLP, and ZCAA.
He added that the “Manufacturers” Jobs Exhibition comes as part of sustainable national efforts aimed at consolidating the presence of Emirati cadres at the heart of this industrial transformation, by linking students, graduates and professionals with companies, sectors and technologies that shape the future economy. With the acceleration of the adoption of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and clean energy, building national cadres capable of leading these sectors becomes an essential pillar for enhancing the flexibility and competitiveness of the UAE industrial economy in the long term.
His Excellency Ghanam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirates Competitiveness Council, said: “We believe that true Emiratisation begins with providing the appropriate opportunity in the appropriate sector. However, opportunity alone is not enough. Building competitive Emirati cadres requires linking individual ambition to the requirements of the actual labor market. This principle is embodied in the ‘Manufacturers’ job exhibition, which enhances the efforts of the ‘Nafis’ program in qualifying citizens and enabling them to build sustainable career paths in the industries of the future. This exhibition forms part of an integrated system that we are building.” In cooperation with our strategic partners, it combines qualification and direct employment, with the aim of making Emirati competency the first choice among employers in the industrial and advanced technology sectors.
Mohammed Ali Al Kamali, CEO of Trade and Industry at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, said: “At the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, we are committed to supporting and developing national competencies as they are a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable economic growth and enhancing the competitiveness of the strategic sectors in the emirate. Through specific initiatives such as the “Masnaeen” job fair, we work to align the efforts of government agencies with our partners from the industrial sector and educational institutions to build real career paths that enable Emiratis to lead the industries of the future.. Since 2025, we have contributed to the qualification of 371 Emirati citizens. With advanced skills, we will continue to work to attract and empower local talent to support the achievement of the strategic goals of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Omar Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Acting Head of the Commercial Affairs and In-Country Value Department at ADNOC, said: “At ADNOC, we are celebrating the three-year anniversary of our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in organizing the “Manufacturers” exhibition, which since its launch in 2023 has contributed to providing more than 4,200 job opportunities for citizens, consolidating its position as a pioneering national initiative linking industrial growth with the empowerment of national competencies, and we are proud of our role in supporting this initiative through the program. Enhancing the national content, which continues to provide quality job opportunities and develop the skills of Emirati competencies to keep pace with the requirements of future industries. This year’s edition provides various professional and training opportunities in various emirates of the country, in addition to allowing immediate interviews with leading companies in the industrial and advanced technology sectors, which gives job seekers direct opportunities for employment and professional development, and enhances access to promising opportunities with leading industrial companies.
He added, “At ADNOC, we believe that investing in national competencies is an investment in the future of the UAE, and that empowering the nation’s sons and daughters to contribute effectively to industrial development represents a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable economic growth and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the long term.”
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Shammari, Executive Director of the National Talent Empowerment Sector and the Mawaheb Center in the Department of Government Empowerment – Abu Dhabi, said: “The “Manufacturers” Jobs Exhibition embodies the importance of integration between government, semi-governmental and private agencies in preparing Emirati competencies for the sectors of the future, by directly linking job seekers, students and graduates with qualitative opportunities in the priority industrial and technological sectors.. At the “Mawaheb” Center, we work to empower national competencies through developing skills and aligning the outcomes of development programs with the needs of the market. Work. Our efforts during the year 2025 have contributed to developing the skills of more than 10,000 job seekers and employing more than 6,000 citizens in various sectors, supporting the building of sustainable career paths that keep pace with the rapid transformations in the national economy. Our participation in this event comes as an extension of our efforts to support national talent and provide our partners with qualified competencies capable of contributing effectively to the growth of the industrial sector and enhancing its competitiveness.
Ali Al Mansouri, Chief Human Resources Officer at E&, said: “With the acceleration led by the Fourth Industrial Revolution in shaping the future of the manufacturing sector, national competencies possessing digital skills and working confidently with artificial intelligence, data, automation, advanced connectivity and emerging industrial technologies has become a decisive factor in enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE. Through our participation in the “Masnareen” recruitment exhibition, E& supports efforts aimed at linking Emirati competencies with digital skills and practical opportunities necessary to build smarter factories and more supply chains. Efficiency and industrial systems supported by technology. With the percentage of Emiratization in E&C reaching 55% of our total workforce, we realize the importance of investing in national capabilities and creating paths that enable promising talents to lead sectors with high added value, which will contribute to shaping the economy of the future.
Mohammed Abu Hijleh, Managing Partner and CEO of Fourves Mazars – United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman, said: “We are proud to support the “Masnaneers” job fair for the third year in a row, confirming our commitment to developing Emirati talent and contributing to achieving the industrial and economic ambitions of the United Arab Emirates. Our cooperation with the “Masnaneers” program over the past three years has yielded tangible results that have strengthened our ability to attract and develop national talent, and also provided us with the opportunity to learn about the ambitions of young people. Emiratis and investing in their capabilities to support the growth of companies
The exhibition contributes to building effective communication bridges between qualified national competencies and institutions that lead the future of industry, technology and innovation, supporting the building of national cadres capable of achieving sustainable growth for years to come.
Danny Rahal, General Manager of SLP in the United Arab Emirates, said: “The UAE is witnessing rapid growth in the fields of industry and advanced technology, and the sustainability of this growth depends on the availability of national competencies capable of leading it efficiently and competently. The “Masnaneen” Jobs Exhibition is a strategic platform for linking Emirati talents with quality professional opportunities in the sectors of engineering, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. At SLP, we believe that investing in developing skills and enhancing practical experiences constitutes The basic foundation for building a generation of qualified Emirati talent, capable of contributing effectively to the future of the industrial and energy sectors, and supporting the process of sustainable growth and innovation in the UAE.”
Since the launch of the exhibition under the umbrella of the National Content Program (ICV) in 2023, “Masaneen” has provided more than 4,200 job opportunities through the participation of more than 180 companies, and more than 300 Emiratis have benefited from the training programs associated with it, which contributes to enhancing national employment and increasing the participation of Emirati cadres in the country’s industrial system. It has also witnessed a large demand from Emirati cadres from various emirates of the country, and provides many jobs. Which are appropriate for various specializations and educational levels, including those holding bachelor’s and diploma degrees, and secondary school certificates.
Last January, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology celebrated its strategic partners from government agencies, academia, and the private sector, who were honored during the “Manufacturers’ Day” event in appreciation of their role in supporting the program and providing job and training opportunities for national competencies.
The event witnessed the honoring of 53 entities that contributed to empowering Emirati youth and promoting the goals of Emiratisation and industrial development, in a way that supports the goals of the “Make in the Emirates” initiative and the National Content Programme.
Through the participation of government agencies and national and leading industrial companies, the exhibition provides an effective platform for direct communication between employers and Emirati talent, in support of Emiratisation efforts by aligning national skills with the evolving requirements of the industrial sector, facilitating direct employment opportunities and opening sustainable career paths for students, graduates and job seekers.
As an extension of the achievements of the national “Make in the Emirates” platform, the “Manufacturers” Jobs Exhibition embodies the UAE’s commitment to enabling Emirati cadres to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industry and advanced technology, and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy based on knowledge and innovation.
- For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
