The Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted the Emirates policy for advanced industries for industries that keep pace with the developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its applications, with the aim of raising the level of industrialization in the country and spreading the fourth industrial revolution in its various sectors, and support The growth of the manufacturing sector in the country, in a manner that reflects the commitment of the UAE government to continue economic diversification efforts, and placing this sector on top of its priorities.
The Emirates Advanced Industries Policy aims to stimulate the business sector to adopt and develop future industrial sectors and modern technologies, and to enhance the role and ability of the UAE industry to compete in global markets, in addition to shifting towards a clean and sustainable industry, attracting talent and creating appropriate job opportunities for citizens.
The policy is based on 6 main principles: balanced development in the various regions of the country, flexibility in plans and policies, integration between the various Emirates in industrial and logistical capabilities and services, commitment to improving the quality of life, and leadership in innovation in the industry to provide solutions that raise efficiency and productivity and reduce cost, and increase dependence On industries with skilled labor.
The policy supports and implements a set of capabilities, foremost of which is the supporting infrastructure of the advanced industrial sectors in the country, the adoption of proactive legislation and governance systems to achieve leadership in the advanced industrial sectors, expanding the base of investments in the advanced industrial sectors and modern technology, developing specialized human capabilities and defining future skills for the industrial sector In addition to enhancing the role of research and development in the industry.
The policy and its applications will have a positive impact on the various pivotal sectors in the country .. Economically, the policy will promote technological development and focus on digital manufacturing, and develop a knowledge economy and industrial activities with innovative advantages and high added value.
On the labor market front, the policy will integrate more citizens into the industrial workforce and reduce the gender gap within the workforce.
Environmentally, the policy will contribute to positioning manufacturing as a major driver of sustainable growth, increasing dependence on sustainable and renewable energies, reducing manufacturing sector dependence on traditional energy sources, and adapting to green manufacturing models and the circular economy.
The policy comes in conjunction with the growth of the economic performance of the manufacturing sector in the country, which is supported by the achievements that have been made at the business level, in addition to the various government strategies, policies and laws to support this sector.
The contribution of the industrial sector to the gross domestic product reached 8.9 percent in 2018, the share of exports of the industrial sector reached 20 percent, and the contribution of the industrial sector to employment in the state amounted to 9 percent in 2017, providing more than 460,000 jobs in the various emirates of the country, and makes it The third largest sector in terms of employment.