International Holding Company (IHC) successfully wrapped up its presence at the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2026, securing strategic agreements and partnerships exceeding AED 40 billion. These deals aim to bolster economic and industrial progress in the UAE.
Over the course of four dynamic days, the IHC Pavilion welcomed nearly 100,000 guests and showcased participation from over 40 group companies, turning it into a pivotal venue for discussions among business leaders, policymakers, and global partners.
During the forum, IHC unveiled more than 60 strategic collaborations across diverse sectors including technology, infrastructure, food security, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. The group also facilitated more than 40 sessions featuring over 70 expert speakers, underscoring its increasing influence in shaping the future of the UAE's industry.
A standout moment was the announcement from Alpha Dhabi Holding and TA’ZIZ, who signed a strategic partnership worth approximately USD 10 billion (AED 36.7 billion) focused on investments in industrial chemicals. This union is set to enhance the UAE’s local manufacturing and chemicals industry.
In another highlight, NMDC Infra inked an AED 1.046 billion EPC agreement with Lantania for the Fujairah desalination facility.
Furthermore, NMDC Energy established a partnership with Borouge to advance energy and infrastructure projects utilizing innovative steel pipe coating solutions.
Within the food sector, NRTC joined forces with Emirates Fast Food Company to enhance sustainable sourcing and supply of fresh produce throughout the UAE.
Another significant project emerged from the collaboration between 2PointZero Group and ISEM along with KEZAD Group to set up a new packaging facility in Abu Dhabi.
The forum also featured sessions addressing advanced technologies, resilient supply chains, sovereign AI manufacturing, free zone development, and economic partnerships between the UAE and Mexico, focusing on how investment and innovation can ensure long-term economic competitiveness.
Each day at the IHC Pavilion revolved around themes aligned with the UAE's national development objectives, such as “Confidence Through Continuity,” “UAE First,” “Turning Capital into Capability,” and “Engineering the Future.”
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, highlighted the event as a crucial milestone in the UAE’s industrial transformation journey. He noted that IHC seeks to bridge investment with operational capability to foster robust industries, resilient supply chains, and future-ready economic frameworks.
He also emphasized that the involvement of over 40 group companies illustrated how IHC’s Dynamic Value Networks model cultivates integrated ecosystems across various sectors.
In support of the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) programme, several IHC group companies reported impressive ICV scores, such as NMDC Energy’s score of 85.16% and Aldar’s 71.08%, while Trojan Construction Group achieved 62%, showcasing their contributions towards local manufacturing and infrastructure development.
As MIITE 2026 concluded on a high note, IHC reiterated its commitment to advancing the UAE’s industrial strategy through investments, localization, technological development, and global partnerships.
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