UAE Launches AED1 Billion Fund for Industrial Resilience

The UAE approved an AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund. The fund will support critical industries, supply-chain resilience and AI adoption. The National In-Country Value Programme will become mandatory for federal entities and national companies. The UAE aims to fully localise more than 5,000 critical products. Preparations are under way for Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi. UAE Approves New Industrial Resilience Package The UAE has approved a package of measures to support the national industrial sector , including the creation of an AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced. The fund will support the localisation of critical industries, strengthen supply-chain resilience and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in production, operations and planning. National Content Rules Expand The UAE also approved the expansion of the National In-Country Value Programme , making it mandatory across federal government entities and national companies. A new policy will support the presence of UAE-made products in retail outlets and digital platforms, as the country targets the full localisation of more than 5,000 critical products. The measures focus on: Localising vital industries Securing supply chains Supporting UAE-made products Increasing AI adoption in industry Strengthening industrial self-sufficiency Make it in the Emirates 2026 Sheikh Mohammed also reviewed preparations for Make it in the Emirates 2026, which will take place next month in Abu Dhabi and bring together investors, manufacturers and industry leaders. The move strengthens the UAE’s broader industrial strategy as the country seeks to deepen local production, reduce exposure to global supply disruptions and position itself as a global economic and industrial hub.