Leading players from the manufacturing and industrial sectors along with other government leaders and academia will be in Abu Dhabi this week for a major summit where they will discuss ways to integrate digital technologies and create a safe and resilient industrial future.

 

The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) kicks off on December 5 alongside the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) which is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

 

It is being hosted by Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). 

 

Held under the theme “Resilient by Design: The Next Frontier in Industrial Safety”, #GMIS2024 will unite government officials and industry leaders to advance global safety frameworks for a safer and more resilient industrial ecosystem. 

 

With the agenda guided by the GIFIS Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety, the summit will explore predictive maintenance, real-time risk detection, and the role of public-private partnerships in developing and standardising global safety procedures, said the event organisers. 

 

Topics include safety in industry, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, it added.

 

#GMIS2024 will continue to drive GMIS’ position as an international platform convening leaders from multi-national organisations, governments, academia, international organisations and civil society to advance inclusive and sustainable industrial development. 

 

In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS), #GMIS2024 will lead industry-wide discussions on integrating digital technologies that drive safety-first principles across the industrial sector, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a hub for international collaboration, innovation, and industrial excellence. 

 

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said: "In line with the vision and directives of the leadership to support the growth of the industrial sector, ensure the sustainability of supply chains, and enhance the sector’s contribution to economic diversification and sustainable development. The UAE is creating high added value by focusing on adopting advanced technology in industrial sector."

 

Dr Al Jaber said: "Organising GMIS in Abu Dhabi embodies MoIAT’s strategic vision aimed at enhancing the UAE’s position as a global hub for industry and innovation. Hosting this summit also represents an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to developing a safe and sustainable industrial environment."

 

He called upon investors and manufacturers to benefit from the investment opportunities, enablers and incentives that support growth and competitiveness, by participating in the fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum next year. 

 

Taking place at Adnec from May 19 to 22, the forum will offer a key opportunity for manufacturers in the UAE to showcase their innovative products.

 

UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller said: "Sustainable industrial development means social and ecological standards - and far too many people are affected daily by unsafe working conditions, particularly in developing countries. This is unacceptable. Innovative technologies are transforming industries, and we must match this with a strong commitment to safety on all fronts."

 

"It is essential to prioritise the safety of workers, and here the UAE is leading new efforts to shape a safer and also more resilient industry of the future. I am very glad to see the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit return to Abu Dhabi - it is a truly global platform for bridging knowledge gaps and driving innovation," he added.-TradeArabia News Service