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The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and GE Digital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of manufacturing in the UAE.
The agreement, signed by Sameh Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Director General of Economic Affairs at ADDED, and Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna, President of GE UAE and Global Head of GE International Markets Strategy and Operations, follows the “Make it in the UAE Forum” as part of the UAE’s plan to revitalize industries.
Both organisations will adopt circular economy strategies to drive more productive, competitive, advanced and innovative industries while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
Al Qubaisi said: “Manufacturing is the largest non-oil contributor to GDP, adding an estimated AED83.5 billion to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. Such initiatives with strategic global partners will lead the industrial sector in the economy play a greater role in diversification, thereby increasing its contribution to the economy.”
He added: “Abu Dhabi inspires manufacturers by empowering them as they transition to Industry 4.0 technologies. We will continue to support and pave the way for future industries based on sustainable, smart, innovative approaches and practices.”
Through this agreement, GE Digital will provide its expertise to accelerate the pace of technological transformation in the industrial sector and share best practices in designing and launching incentive programmes to drive the transition to Industry 4.0 applications, supporting sustainable development and circularity in the UAE Economic Initiatives. GE Digital will also work closely with ADDED to provide skills development programs to increase the diverse technical knowledge of the manufacturing community, in line with the Abu Dhabi Government’s vision to upskill human capital and build a future-ready workforce.
Al Muthanna said: “Through continuous digital transformation, the manufacturing sector in the UAE is well-positioned to increase productivity and efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership and improve profitability. We are delighted to partner with ADDED to advance the knowledge economy by leveraging innovative solutions nurturing Abu Dhabi and the UAE as the global hub of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In addition, we will work with ADDED to drive the adoption of circular manufacturing operations for a more sustainable future for all.”
At the same time, the manufacturing sector in the UAE plays a pivotal role in diversifying the national economy, with Abu Dhabi accounting for 40% of it, investing more than AED 51 billion over the past 15 years to build a strong industrial infrastructure. Such initiatives, ADDED and GE Digital, aim to accelerate the adoption of circular manufacturing operations and implement the technological efficiencies provided by advancements in Industry 4.0.
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