Make It In The Emirates 2026 Exhibition
🏭 Exhibition Summary 1,245 exhibitors. 88,000 sq metres. 12 halls. Make It in the Emirates 2026 is the largest industrial exhibition in the UAE’s history — a 73% jump in exhibitors from 2025. Sectors span AI, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence tech, metals, and more. The exhibition floor
🏭 Exhibition Summary
1,245 exhibitors. 88,000 sq metres. 12 halls. Make It in the Emirates 2026 is the largest industrial exhibition in the UAE’s history — a 73% jump in exhibitors from 2025. Sectors span AI, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence tech, metals, and more.
The exhibition floor is the centrepiece of MIITE 2026. This is where manufacturers display capabilities, investors meet operators, and deals get made. Here is a complete guide to what is on, what sectors are covered, and what is worth seeing.
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| 1,245 Total exhibitors +73% YoY | 12 Interconnected halls | 7 UAE emirates represented | 100+ Countries represented |
Make It In The Emirates 2026 Exhibition
MIITE 2026 covers the full range of the UAE’s industrial strategy.
These are the main sectors represented across the 12 halls.
🏭 MIITE 2026 — EXHIBITION SECTORS
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| 🤖 AI & Deep Tech Artificial intelligence, machine learning, industrial automation | 🏗️ Advanced Manufacturing Precision engineering, industrial production, supply chain |
| ⚡ Clean Energy Renewables, hydrogen, sustainable industrial power | 🛡️ Defence Tech EDGE Group, sovereign capabilities, defence manufacturing |
| ⚙️ Metals & Fabrication Steel, aluminium, metals processing, industrial fabrication | 🎨 Handicrafts UAE artisanal manufacturing, cultural products, Made in UAE |
Special Programmes and Features
Beyond the exhibition floor, MIITE 2026 runs targeted programmes for startups, SMEs, and award nominees. These are some of the most valuable elements of the event for smaller companies.
| Programme | Who It’s For | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Hub | Early-stage startups in manufacturing, AI, deep tech, clean energy | Exhibition space, access to investors, industry networking, visibility |
| Startup Pitch Competition | Startups looking for funding and government attention | Present to investors, corporates, and government stakeholders on stage |
| SME Zone (Hall 13) | Small and medium enterprises from all seven emirates | Dedicated exhibition space, buyer connections, procurement opportunities |
| MIITE Awards | Industrial companies nominated for excellence and innovation | Recognition from MoIAT, visibility, industry credibility |
| Conference Programme | Industry leaders, investors, policymakers, executives | High-level sessions on industrial policy, investment, AI, and UAE manufacturing strategy |
Notable Companies and Organisations at MIITE 2026
The 2026 edition draws participation from major UAE and international industrial names. Confirmed participants and regular MIITE exhibitors include some of the UAE’s largest industrial conglomerates.
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| ADNOC Abu Dhabi National Oil Company — strategic partner and major exhibitor | EDGE Group UAE defence technology conglomerate, ICV and sovereign capabilities |
| Masdar UAE clean energy company — renewable energy and sustainability | EGA Emirates Global Aluminium — largest industrial company outside oil and gas in UAE |
For the full exhibitor list and floor plan, visit miite.ae. Also read the complete MIITE 2026 pillar guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
MIITE 2026 features 1,245 exhibitors across advanced manufacturing, AI, clean energy, metals, defence tech, and handicrafts. There is also a Startup Hub, SME Zone in Hall 13, a Startup Pitch Competition, the MIITE Awards, and high-level conference sessions.
Make It in the Emirates 2026 has 1,245 exhibitors — a 73% increase from the 2025 edition. Participants come from all seven UAE emirates and internationally.
Yes. MIITE 2026 has two startup programmes: the Startup Hub (exhibition space for early-stage companies to connect with investors) and the Startup Pitch Competition (where startups present for funding to government, investors, and corporates).
Hall 13 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is dedicated to small and medium enterprises at MIITE 2026. It is a temporary hall hosting two newly launched event features and provides SMEs with dedicated exhibition space, buyer connections, and procurement opportunities.
