Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Industrial City host workshop to champion homegrown manufacturing

Dubai, UAE, 15 July 2025: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in collaboration with Dubai Industrial City, the region’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub, united its community at an informative workshop aimed at empowering manufacturers to pursue global expansion, enhance their export supply capabilities, adopt advanced technologies, and embrace sustainable energy solutions.

Dubai Industrial City, one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 vibrant business districts, has played a vital role in Dubai’s and the UAE’s manufacturing sector for more than 20 years. The workshop – part of the district’s ‘DI Talks’ series of community awareness events – was attended by industry leaders and stakeholders from Dubai Industrial City’s community. The session demonstrated the district’s support of Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which includes priorities such as promoting export growth, improving productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and attracting international companies to Dubai.

“Dubai’s and the UAE’s visionary leadership has set the foundation for a thriving manufacturing sector, and Dubai Industrial City champions vital connections between the public and private sectors to accelerate diversified economic growth,” said Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President – Industrial at TECOM Group, on behalf of Dubai Industrial City. “Our growing community of manufacturers is attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Dubai and the UAE, strengthening the ‘Made in UAE’ brandmark around the world. Dubai Industrial City will continue empowering businesses to unlock their full potential and contribute to the goals of Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and the D33 Agenda.”

Held at Dubai Industrial City, the event provided a valuable platform for networking and knowledge sharing, fostering discourse to drive economic diversification and sustainable industrial development led by public and private sector collaboration.

The agenda featured informative sessions covering Dubai’s Export Assistance Programme (EAP) and Power Friendly Initiative, in addition to pathways for in-country value optimisation and Industry 4.0 enablement. Attendees engaged directly with DET representatives, exploring how these programmes can be tailored to unlock their business objectives.

Established by TECOM Group in 2004, Dubai Industrial City is strategically positioned to spearhead the future of the regional manufacturing and logistics sectors. Home to more than 1,100 homegrown, regional, and global manufacturers, as well as 350+ operational factories, the district is a vital link in the global supply chain, connecting businesses to regional and international markets.

Dubai Industrial City’s location in proximity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, an Etihad Rail freight terminal, and key road networks provides unparalleled access to a vast consumer market from Dubai, a global trade and tourism hub at an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the global population.

Dubai Industrial City is part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of business districts that includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Science Park.