Emaar Reinforces UAE Industrial Growth at MIITE 2026, Building on Nearly AED 70 Billion in Awarded Contracts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emaar Properties has successfully concluded its participation in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), the largest iteration of the event to date. This participation underscores Emaar’s commitment to bolstering the UAE’s industrial ecosystem and enhancing local value creation.
The MIITE took place from May 4 to 7, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the event serves as a vital national platform that connects manufacturers, investors, and strategic partners. This year’s theme, “Advanced Industry. Emerging Stronger,” highlights the event’s role in accelerating the UAE’s industrial growth. The event attracted over 122,500 visitors, featured 1,000 exhibitors, and included 300 speakers, facilitating more than AED 168 billion in offtake agreements in previous editions.
Emaar’s Engagement at MIITE
Emaar’s booth at MIITE saw significant engagement, reflecting the event’s scale and importance. The company connected with a diverse network of local manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. These interactions enabled Emaar to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships and integrating locally produced materials and services into its developments. This aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to enhance in-country value, foster innovation, and cultivate a resilient and diversified economy.
Emaar showcased an immersive experience under the theme “Built by Vision. Powered by Emirati Talent.” This presentation illustrated Emaar’s role as a homegrown success story and its contributions to national development across various sectors, including communities, retail, hospitality, and tourism. The experience emphasized Emaar’s impact on local supplier growth and Emirati talent enablement, reinforcing its commitment to local procurement and support for UAE-based enterprises.
Insights from Industry Leaders
On the opening day of the event, Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “Adaptive by Design – Family Businesses as Pillars of Resilience and Continuity.” During this session, he reflected on lessons learned from past economic cycles and the necessity of building robust institutions capable of navigating challenges. Alabbar emphasized the importance of long-term thinking, discipline, and resilience in sustaining growth, noting that well-structured organizations are better equipped to adapt and thrive in changing market conditions.
Commitment to National Priorities
Emaar’s involvement in MIITE reflects its ongoing efforts to contribute to national priorities by supporting homegrown businesses and facilitating their participation in large-scale development projects. The company prioritizes collaboration with local partners across construction, design, and operations, ensuring alignment with quality standards while promoting the growth of the UAE’s industrial base.
This participation builds on Emaar’s collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme. Through this initiative, Emaar integrates local content considerations into its procurement strategy, encourages supplier certification, and supports the growth of UAE-based enterprises and national talent. The company has recorded total awarded contracts nearing AED 70 billion, highlighting its commitment to strengthening local supply chains and driving economic value within the UAE.
About Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premium lifestyles, with a significant presence in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. As one of the world’s largest real estate companies, Emaar maintains a land bank of approximately 618 million square feet in the UAE and key international markets.
With a proven track record, Emaar has delivered over 125,600 residential units in Dubai and other global markets since 2002. The company possesses strong recurring revenue-generating assets, including approximately 1.4 million square meters of leasing revenue and 41 hotels and resorts with around 10,000 keys, encompassing both owned and managed properties. Currently, about 26 percent of Emaar’s revenue is derived from shopping malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, commercial leasing, and international ventures.
Emaar is known for iconic developments such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the Dubai Fountain, which are recognized as significant landmarks in the region.
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Published on 2026-05-08 10:23:00 • By the Editorial Desk
