ADNOC Signs Dh6 Billion Deals to Boost UAE Manufacturing

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed framework agreements worth Dh6 billion ($1.64 billion) with 12 UAE-based manufacturers. The deals support the country’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative by increasing local production of critical industrial equipment.

The agreements cover the manufacturing of cables and pressure vessels in the UAE. These deals are expected to create up to 1,300 skilled jobs in the private sector. They will help ensure the availability of key equipment across ADNOC’s value chain, reduce delivery times, and lower risks from global supply chain disruptions.

The agreements were signed at the “Make it in the Emirates” forum in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by UAE officials and ADNOC leadership.

The agreements will encourage investment across industrial zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the Northern Emirates. ADNOC’s In-Country Value programme aims to boost local manufacturing, improve business continuity, and build a stronger industrial base.

The 12 companies involved are based in important industrial areas such as the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Dubai Industrial Park, Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Nine companies will manufacture 10 types of pressure vessels. These include ADOS Engineering Industries, Arabian Industries, Berg Industries, Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Company, METALFAB Middle East, Micoda Process Systems International Company, NASH Engineering, Polar Specialized Industries, and United Metal Works Factory Abu Dhabi. Three companies — Dubai Cable Co, Mark Cables, and National Cable Industry — will produce four types of cables.

ADNOC plans to procure Dh90 billion ($24.5 billion) worth of locally made products by 2030. Since 2018, ADNOC’s In-Country Value programme has driven Dh242 billion ($65.9 billion) back into the UAE economy and supported the employment of 17,000 Emiratis in the private sector.

The company aims to invest Dh200 billion ($54.5 billion) more into the UAE economy over the next five years through its ICV initiative.

This effort fits within the UAE’s broader plan to diversify its economy and strengthen its industrial sector. By increasing local manufacturing, the UAE aims to reduce dependence on imports and protect its supply chains from global disruptions.