Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Tawazun & Thales launch ‘GO to UAE’ initiative to enhance national export capabilities

Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Tawazun & Thales launch ‘GO to UAE’ initiative to enhance national export capabilities

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) -- Under the support of the Ministry and Advanced Technology, Thales has launched a new initiative, in promoting Made in the Emirates mark products and expertise worldwide, and developing a skilled local talent pool, as part of the Make it in the Emirates intiative.

Launched on day 2 of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, the initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Tawazun Council and is being supported by MoIAT. It also contributes to Thales' fulfillment of Tawazun Economic Program obligations.

Called Go to UAE, the Thales initiative will aim to have an industrial footprint by starting to grow local supplier for local and export needs through a range of international certifications for technologies, parts, and services. These industry-accredited certifications will allow domestic suppliers to export Made in the Emirates parts and services to Thales Group entities across the globe.

A Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on the ‘Go to UAE’ Program was signed in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Deputy Secretary General of Tawazun Council.

The MOU was