By : Wael Magdy
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) today introduced Factory Forward UAE, a national initiative that unifies the country’s industrial technology transformation programs under one platform.
The initiative will help strengthen the UAE’s industrial sector, support the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, and accelerate the use of advanced technology in factories. It will also strengthen the UAE’s position as a global center for advanced industry and an attractive destination for investment and partnerships.
By increasing the use of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools across UAE industry, Factory Forward UAE aims to help factories respond more quickly to change, be more efficient, compete more effectively, and grow high value national industries.
The initiative supports manufacturers throughout their technology transformation. It helps them understand what technology they need, identify opportunities to improve, and use 4IR tools. It also connects them with technical experts, technology providers, support programs, and financing.
Factory Forward UAE will also share examples of successful factory transformations and real-world uses of technology. This will help manufacturers learn what has worked elsewhere and choose the right solutions to improve their operations and efficiency.
Factory Forward brings together programs and support that have already helped more than 700 factories. This includes more than 620 factories assessed through the Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI).
The initiative supports manufacturers at every stage of their transformation by sharing expertise and building partnerships. This will help them compete, grow in local and international markets, strengthen supply chains, and support the wider industrial sector.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the initiative advances the goals of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and Make it in the Emirates.
