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.
📍 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.
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
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Dates
4–7 May 2026
Monday to Thursday
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Venue
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
12 interconnected halls · 88,000+ sq m
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Theme
Emerging Stronger
5th anniversary edition
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Entry
Free — registration required
Register at miite.ae
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Hosted by
MoIAT
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology
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Organised by
ADNEC Group
+ MoC · ADIO · ADNOC
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Open to
Everyone
UAE residents, expats, international visitors
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From Dubai
~90 min drive
Free shuttle from park-and-ride
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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.
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.
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.
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Step 2
Get There
Drive to park-and-ride and take the free shuttle. Or book Careem with code ADNEC for 15% off.
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Step 3
Enter ADNEC
Show your registration confirmation at the entrance. AI-powered crowd management inside.
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International?
Visa Info
GCC nationals: no visa. Many nationalities: free visa on arrival. Check uaevisa.ae.
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Make It in the Emirates 2026 DatesFull schedule, daily programme, and timing guide
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What’s On at MIITE 2026 — The Exhibition GuideSectors, exhibitors, halls, and what to see
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Who Should Attend MIITE 2026?Is it right for you? Manufacturers, startups, investors, general public
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How To Attend?Can anyone attend? How to register, get there from Dubai, parking, visas
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