UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) will host the annual Industry and Advanced Technology Forum at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2024 in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The forum will focus on driving sustainable industrial development in line with WGS’ goal of shaping a better future for humanity, and the 2024 themes of ‘Reimagining Development’, ‘Future Economies’, ‘Sustainability’, and ‘New Global Shifts’.
The platform will bring together industry leaders and technology innovators to shape industrial pathways. In accordance with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic plan, it intends to promote information exchange, strategic alliances, and technological foresight to increase the industrial sector’s contribution to decarbonization.
The forum supports the objectives of Operation 300bn, the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which aims to enhance the growth and competitiveness of the industrial sector, stimulate innovation, promote the adoption of advanced technology in the industry, and cement the UAE’s position as a global hub for future industries.
According to the statement, “By hosting the forum, the ministry seeks to accelerate the adoption of sustainability practices into industrial processes in line with Sustainable Development Goal No. 9, which calls for building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.”
In order to investigate the influence of technologies across sectors, discuss advanced industries, and fortify international partnerships, the Industry and Advanced Technology Forum brings together policy-makers, decision-makers from local, regional, and international government agencies, as well as representatives from the private sector. Furthermore, MoIAT will host three-panel discussions during WGS 2024, as per the statement.
