Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been named the Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Industry 4.0 sector partner for Make it in the Emirates 2026, set to take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4–7 May.
Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), alongside the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC, the event serves as a key platform to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth.
It connects manufacturers, start-ups, investors and policymakers, supporting innovation and economic diversification.
EGA’s participation underscores its position as the UAE’s largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector and highlights its contribution to advancing sustainable manufacturing.
Since its establishment in 1979, the company has evolved into a global aluminium producer with annual output exceeding 2.75 million tonnes, spanning the full value chain from alumina refining to recycling.
The company’s involvement reflects a strong focus on localisation and supply chain resilience. In 2025, EGA spent more than AED 9bn on local procurement, accounting for 42% of its total expenditure, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic industry and reduce reliance on imports.
Make it in the Emirates has also supported strategic partnerships within the metals sector. At the 2025 edition, EGA signed an agreement with China-based Sunstone to develop an anode manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.
The partnership for the 2026 event is expected to further reinforce collaboration, innovation and investment across the UAE’s industrial landscape.
EGA backs Make it in the Emirates 2026
