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du has announced a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office aimed at accelerating innovation and digital transformation across the UAE’s industrial sector.

The partnership was unveiled during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), the national platform focused on advancing the country’s industrial and manufacturing capabilities. The announcement was marked by the presence of Badr Al Olama, Fahad Al Hassawi, and Mohamed Ali Al Kamali.

Supporting Digital Transformation Across Industries

Under the collaboration, du Tech will provide advisory and consultancy services to support ADIO’s innovation and funding initiatives. The partnership aims to help manufacturers and enterprises move from concept development to scalable implementation by leveraging advanced technologies and structured innovation frameworks.

The initiative is designed to support companies in accelerating their digital transformation journeys while improving operational efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness.

Technology Meets Industrial Growth

During its participation at MIITE, du Tech showcased practical applications of the collaboration, highlighting real-world use cases and end-to-end innovation pathways that demonstrate how advanced technologies can be translated into tangible industrial outcomes.

Fahad Al Hassawi said innovation remains a key driver of economic resilience and national competitiveness, adding that the partnership reflects du’s role in supporting the UAE’s evolving innovation ecosystem through technology and scalable digital transformation initiatives.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Ali Al Kamali emphasized the importance of the industrial sector in Abu Dhabi’s economic growth strategy, noting that the collaboration combines advanced technology, financing tools, and efficient execution models to help manufacturers scale production and adopt smart manufacturing solutions.

Boosting UAE’s Industrial Vision

The partnership aligns with ADIO’s Smart Manufacturing Programme and broader national strategies focused on industrial diversification, advanced manufacturing, and economic sustainability.

Officials said the collaboration will help industrial facilities adopt advanced technologies, improve productivity, diversify locally manufactured products, and strengthen the UAE’s global industrial competitiveness.

Driving a Connected Innovation Ecosystem

The agreement marks another step in the UAE’s efforts to build a connected, execution-driven innovation ecosystem where technology, investment, and industrial development work together to support long-term economic ambitions.

Industry observers note that partnerships between government entities and technology providers are becoming increasingly important as the UAE accelerates its transition toward a knowledge-based, digitally enabled economy.

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