Make It In The Emirates 2026
⚡ At a Glance Make It in the Emirates 2026 is happening right now. The UAE’s biggest industrial event runs 4–7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Entry is free — but you must register at miite.ae first. 1,245 exhibitors. 120,000 expected visitors. AED 11 billion in deals last year. 📅 4–7 May 2026
⚡ At a Glance
Make It in the Emirates 2026 is happening right now. The UAE’s biggest industrial event runs 4–7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Entry is free — but you must register at miite.ae first. 1,245 exhibitors. 120,000 expected visitors. AED 11 billion in deals last year. 📅 4–7 May 2026 📍 ADNEC Abu Dhabi 🎟️ Free Entry 🌍 Open to All 🏭 5th Edition
The fifth edition of Make It in the Emirates 2026 — also known as MIITE — is the UAE’s largest industrial event. Held under the theme “Emerging Stronger,” it is where manufacturers, investors, policymakers, startups, and global companies come together to do business, sign deals, and shape the UAE’s industrial future.
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| 1,245 Exhibitors (+73% vs 2025) | 120K Expected visitors | 88K Sq metres (+30% vs 2025) | AED 11B Deals at 2025 edition |
What Is Make It in the Emirates?
Make It in the Emirates — MIITE — is the UAE’s annual national platform for industrial growth, launched in 2022. It is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group. The event is the primary delivery mechanism for Operation 300Bn — the UAE’s national strategy to grow the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031.
📌 What Is Operation 300Bn? Operation 300Bn is the UAE’s national industrial strategy targeting AED 300 billion in industrial GDP contribution by 2031. MIITE is its primary public-facing platform — where the strategy converts into real deals, investments, and manufacturing commitments.
Since its inception, the platform has driven AED 473 billion into the national economy through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme, while helping UAE manufacturers access international markets through the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs).
Dates and Venue
📍 MAKE IT IN THE EMIRATES 2026 — EVENT OVERVIEW
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| Dates 4–7 May 2026 Monday to Thursday | Venue ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi 12 interconnected halls · 88,000+ sq m |
| Theme Emerging Stronger 5th anniversary edition | Entry Free — registration required Register at miite.ae |
| Hosted by MoIAT Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | Organised by ADNEC Group + MoC · ADIO · ADNOC |
| Open to Everyone UAE residents, expats, international visitors | From Dubai ~90 min drive Free shuttle from park-and-ride |
What Is On at MIITE 2026
This year is the largest edition in the event’s history. The 88,000 sq metre venue spans 12 interconnected halls, with Hall 13 dedicated to SMEs and newly launched features. Here is what attendees encounter on the show floor.
| Feature | What It Is |
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| Exhibition Floor | 1,245 exhibitors across advanced manufacturing, AI, clean energy, metals, fabrication, and handicrafts |
| Startup Hub | Dedicated space for early-stage companies to exhibit, network, and connect with investors |
| Startup Pitch Competition | Startups present to investors, corporates, and government stakeholders for funding and visibility |
| SME Zone (Hall 13) | Dedicated hall for small and medium enterprises to showcase, scale, and connect with buyers |
| MIITE Awards | MoIAT’s flagship awards recognising excellence and innovation in the UAE industrial sector |
| Conference Sessions | High-level discussions on industrial policy, investment, and the future of UAE manufacturing |
Why This Event Matters — The Numbers
MIITE is not a trade show in the conventional sense. It is where the UAE government signs industrial commitments and procurement contracts at scale. The 2025 edition produced AED 11 billion in agreements. The ICV programme — which the event drives — has put AED 473 billion into the UAE economy since launch.
📊 MIITE 2026 VS 2025 — YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH
Exhibition size 88,000 m² (+30%) Exhibitors 1,245 (+73%) Expected visitors 120,000
How to Attend — The Basics
Entry is free for all visitors. The only requirement is registration in advance through the official website. ADNEC parking is for permit holders only — but a free park-and-ride service with shuttle buses is available.
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| 📝 Step 1 Register Free Go to miite.ae and register as a visitor. No fee. Open to everyone. | 🚌 Step 2 Get There Drive to park-and-ride and take the free shuttle. Or book Careem with code ADNEC for 15% off. |
| 🎫 Step 3 Enter ADNEC Show your registration confirmation at the entrance. AI-powered crowd management inside. | 🌍 International? Visa Info GCC nationals: no visa. Many nationalities: free visa on arrival. Check uaevisa.ae. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Make It in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 is the UAE’s flagship annual industrial event, now in its fifth edition. It runs 4–7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, it brings together 1,245 exhibitors, government entities, investors, and manufacturers under the theme “Emerging Stronger.”
Make It in the Emirates 2026 runs from Monday 4 May to Thursday 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Yes. Visitor entry is free but requires prior registration at miite.ae. There are no ticket fees for general visitors.
Yes. Make It in the Emirates is open to international visitors. A UAE visa is required for most nationalities — GCC nationals enter without a visa. Citizens of many countries qualify for a free visa on arrival. Register at miite.ae before attending.
The 2025 edition of MIITE facilitated agreements and procurement contracts worth AED 11 billion. Since the event’s inception, it has driven over AED 473 billion into the UAE national economy through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme.
