A total of 15 government and private organisations will exhibit in the UAE Pavilion at the upcoming Hannover Messe, the world’s largest manufacturing industry trade fair, to be held later this month, in Germany.

The UAE is sending a delegation to Germany to participate in the prestigious exhibition for the tenth consecutive year, which will take place from April 24 to 28.

Across two halls and 1,000-sq-m, the organisations representing the UAE will present their latest developments, investment opportunities and market insights to over 250,000 expected visitors, businessmen and government officials from around the world, said a statement.

During the press conference, Juma Al Kait, assistant undersecretary from the Ministry of Economy, and Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, acting undersecretary of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi, discussed objectives and expectations from this year’s participation at Hannover Messe.

The press conference was held at the Abu Dhabi Economic Media Club, in the Department of Economic Development headquarters.

The two also outlined the sixth annual UAE Investment & Business Forum, during which high-profile business leaders will provide insights into the UAE’s industrial outlook in the post-oil economy, national applications of innovation and technology, and international investment opportunities throughout the Emirates.

Speaking on the side-lines of the press conference, Al Kait said: “The manufacturing sector is a major pillar of our country’s economy. It accounts for around 13 per cent of our non-oil gross domestic product (GDP), which we aim to further raise to more than 20 per cent in the next few years.”

“It plays a central role in sustaining our economic diversification efforts geared towards ushering in a post-oil era. Our active participation in the event forms part of our continuous efforts to further develop our industrial capabilities with a sharp focus on manufacturing, research and development, innovation and sustainability,” Al Kait added.

Al Mansouri said: “The participating organisations will provide insight into the variety of specialisations and operations across different sectors and industries, which provide international stakeholders and investors with strategic investment and business opportunities, thus contributing to national economic growth.”

“The manufacturing industry contributed 5.6 per cent to the GDP in 2016, up from 3.6 per cent in 2015,” he added.

Hannover Messe will be home to Strata, Emirates Global Aluminium, ZonesCorp, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, added the statement.

Also participating is Abu Dhabi Ports, Dubai Airport Freezone, the Industrial Development Bureau, Abu Dhabi Business Centre and Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi. The country’s developing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are represented this year by CCTC (Control Contracting & Trading Company), EEKMASEC and Excellent Fire & Safety, it said.

Saeed Eisa Al Khyeli, director general of ZonesCorp, said: “Participating in Hannover this year as part of the UAE delegation represents a valuable opportunity to showcase the Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing and industrial success story to the world and the leading role played by ZonesCorp in attracting major local and international industrial companies to the local market.”

“This is part of a wider strategy to diversify sources of income and develop a sustainable, economy based on knowledge and innovation,” he said.

Commenting on Strata’s participation, Ismail Ali Abdulla, deputy CEO of Strata, said: “We would like to thank the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi for leading the UAE delegation to Hannover Messe.”

“At the event we will be discussing with experts how we will incorporate the most advanced industrial technology to build our new ‘Strata 2.0’ facility, which is set to deploy leading 4th Industrial Revolution technologies and ‘Smart Factory Ecosystem’ principles, including smart building, operational processes and smart manufacturing,” he said.

“Participating in the fair alongside these UAE leading industrial companies embodies our role in the UAE’s Vision 2021 that is centred around sustainable development and economic diversification, with a focus on driving innovation, research and development and building a knowledge based economy,” he added.

UAE Pavilion has witnessed other participations from DOCAB, Emirates steel, Emirates Floating glass, Al Mimari UPVC, Al Shoumoukh Group, Danat Factoy, Agthia, Alfoah, Newpharma, Bait Al Nokhada Tents, Emirates Gazals for furniture and decoration, Tam perfumes industry, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service