Suppliers to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) are set to invest Dh3 billion ($817 million) in new and expanded manufacturing facilities across the UAE, as part of a major drive to boost local production and job creation.
Announced during the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, the investments span Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain, and are expected to generate over 3,500 skilled jobs in the private sector. The new facilities will focus on producing essential industrial products such as pressure vessels, pipe coatings, and fasteners.
The projects fall under Adnoc’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, which aims to localize Dh90 billion worth of product manufacturing by 2030. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader goal of industrial self-reliance under the national "Make it in the Emirates" strategy.
“These investments reflect Adnoc’s ongoing drive to localize strategic industrial capabilities and support sustainable growth and economic diversification,” said Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, Adnoc’s Executive Director of People, Commercial and Corporate Support.
The new sites will be located in key industrial zones including KEZAD, ICAD, Dubai Industrial Park, JAFZA, SAIF Zone, and Umm Al Quwain. These include newly operational facilities, major capacity upgrades, and upcoming projects under firm investment commitments.
Since launching in 2018, Adnoc’s ICV program has redirected Dh242 billion into the UAE economy and enabled the creation of over 17,000 private-sector jobs for UAE nationals.
Entrepreneurs and manufacturers can track upcoming procurement opportunities via Adnoc’s ‘Make it with Adnoc’ digital platform, which supports increased transparency and engagement with the local industrial ecosystem.
