By : Wael Magdy
Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for advancing industrial capabilities and manufacturing excellence, has concluded with a successful participation of du Tech, an operating sub-brand under du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, as a Strategic Partner of the Intelligence Hub, a key feature of the event’s fifth and largest edition, held from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
Hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L'IMAD Holding Company, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, Make it in the Emirates 2026 convened senior government officials, international delegations, C-suite industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem.
As Strategic Partner of the Intelligence Hub, du Tech presented a premium, invitation-only technology showcases highlighting the transformative potential of AI, sovereign cloud infrastructure, and advanced digital solutions for the manufacturing sector.
du Tech’s stand featured interactive demonstrations highlighting its portfolio of industrial AI capabilities, including manufacturing optimisation, asset management, quality management, and energy and utilities management solutions.
Jasim Alawadi, CICTO at du, said: "Make it in the Emirates represents the convergence of national ambition and technological possibility, and du Tech is proud to power the Intelligence Hub at this event. Our participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026 reflects our deep commitment to the UAE's industrial transformation journey.” He added: “During our participation, we have showcased solutions that are already reshaping manufacturing operations in our region, as the Intelligence Hub serves as a window into the future of intelligent industry. We welcomed over 75,000 visitor to our stand and signed four major partnership agreements with government entities and global technology companies, reinforcing our position as a leading national technology and digital transformation partner."
The Intelligence Hub provided du Tech with a strategic platform to engage directly with the decision-makers shaping the UAE's industrial future, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the nation's manufacturing evolution and its broader Industry 4.0 ambitions.
Visitors experienced live demonstrations of AI-powered solutions designed to address real-world manufacturing challenges, from predictive maintenance and quality assurance to operational efficiency and supply chain optimisation.
The interactive showcases demonstrated AI’s ability to detect operational anomalies, recommend corrective actions, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.
As an integrated digital and innovation enabler delivering AI-driven industrial transformation outcomes, du Tech showcased its sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure capabilities, demonstrating how locally hosted, secure solutions can support the UAE's priorities for technological self-reliance while meeting the demanding requirements of modern industrial operations.
