Abu dhabi: Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE's national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) as a strategic partner for its fifth edition, taking place from 4th to 7th May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event is recognized as the UAE's premier industrial event, serving as a key driver of manufacturing growth and technological advancement. It provides a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and investment. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event is organized by ADNEC Group and held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L'IMAD Holding Company.
Tawazun's participation reflects its commitment to supporting the UAE's vision of becoming a leading global hub for future industries and advanced technologies, stemming from its role as an enabler of the defense industries sector. The event gathers decision-makers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs, encouraging dialogue, unlocking industrial development opportunities, and strengthening sector integration.
The Council aligns national efforts with the UAE's strategic priorities across vital sectors. By supporting defense procurement, it ensures that programs align with national capability requirements while upholding principles of value maximization and industrial localization. This alignment is complemented by efforts to empower national talent, drive innovation, and integrate national entities into global value chains within the defense and advanced technology industries.
Tawazun's participation underscores its commitment to strengthening industrial integration in the UAE, advancing localization efforts, attracting strategic investments, and building national capabilities. These efforts support the UAE's broader ambition to develop a competitive, innovation-driven industrial economy. Since its establishment in 1992, Tawazun has been pivotal in advancing technological progress, driving economic diversification, and supporting the UAE's defense and security sectors.
During its participation, the Council will showcase key projects and initiatives, alongside partnership and collaboration opportunities that contribute to the development of the UAE's defense industrial ecosystem. It will also highlight programs aimed at advancing regulatory frameworks, conformity systems, standards, and accreditation within the defense sector, enhancing quality, improving efficiency, and reinforcing industrial sustainability and resilience across the national ecosystem.