UK-based industrial companies have attended a business roundtable meeting in Abu Dhabi hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The meeting took place on Tuesday 1st November on the side-lines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2022.
Senior business leaders met with HE Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, who delivered a presentation on the UAE’s FDI value proposition including the incentives and enablement solutions under Make it in the Emirates initiative. Representatives from ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and TAZIZ also delivered presentations ahead of a general discussion between delegates.
Delegates also discussed the future of supply chain opportunities in a post-pandemic world. As well as networking with stakeholders, HE Al Suwaidi introduced them to the Make it in the Emirates campaign, an open invitation to industrials, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs to benefit from the UAE’s exceptional value proposition.
Attendees included representatives from companies including: AISUS Group; Aquaterra Energy; Cargostore; Elmac Technologies; EthosEnergy; Evoqua Water Technologies; Kent; MRDS; Norco Group Limited; Central Wire Industries UK, Energy Industries Council, Precision Impulse; Proserv; Safelift Offshore; Saturn FE; Scottish Development International (SDI); Shipham Valves; and Whittaker Engineering Ltd.