The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is gearing up for its inaugural participation in the 2026 edition of Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s national platform for driving industrial growth and transformation, taking place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
ADAFSA’s participation will highlight its role in empowering food and agri-business industries, enhancing food value chains, and promoting innovation in the agricultural and food sectors.
Hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L’IMAD Holding Company, the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates will bring together key local industrial leaders, global investors, policymakers, and government officials to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth and foster strategic partnerships across various sectors.
Through its participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026, ADAFSA aims to drive innovation and investment in the agricultural and food sectors by showcasing a range of pioneering initiatives and projects that highlight its pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s food ecosystem.
These include the Abu Dhabi Honey Programme, set to be launched during the exhibition. The programme aims to enhance the quality of locally produced honey, support beekeepers, and boost the economic value of honey products.
The authority will also present its Smart Agriculture 4.0 platform, which highlights the shift toward advanced farming practices and connects farms to food value chains.
Additionally, ADAFSA will spotlight its strategic initiatives aimed at developing the livestock sector, including the Feed Market platform, the Camel Sector Development initiative, and dairy production value chains, as well as showcase the investment opportunities in agricultural and food-related economic activities through the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
ADAFSA’s stand will also deliver a comprehensive demonstration of the food production journey in Abu Dhabi, from production to manufacturing, quality assurance, and export, highlighting the authority’s role in empowering food and manufacturing industries and supporting the emirate’s food security system.
ADAFSA’s participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026 underscores its commitment to advancing industrial and food development in the UAE, boosting the competitiveness of national products, and solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional hub for agricultural innovation and food industries.
It also provides a vital platform to showcase the authority’s efforts in building an advanced and sustainable food system, expanding collaboration opportunities with partners and investors, and contributing to food security and the national economy.
This year’s edition of Make it in the Emirates will be the largest in the event’s history, featuring 12 strategic industrial sectors, including food, beverage, and agriculture; pharmaceuticals and medical technology; shipbuilding, maritime and boat manufacturing; metals and fabrications; advanced manufacturing, AI, and Industry 4.0; chemicals, plastics, and sustainable materials; construction and materials; machinery and equipment; electrical equipment and electronics; future energy and industrial decarbonisation; aerospace, automobile, and defence.
ADAFSA’s experts and senior executives will also participate in a series of panel discussions to highlight the authority’s role in advancing smart agriculture, ensuring food security, empowering food industries, and promoting agricultural innovation.
The discussions will also emphasise the importance of the feed market in developing the camel sector by focusing on feed system development and dairy production supply chains, as well as highlight the investment opportunities in this vital sector and present a comprehensive investor journey guide.
