ADDED partners with GE Digital to digitize UAE’s manufacturing sector

ADDED partners with GE Digital to digitize UAE’s manufacturing sector

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based GE Digital to accelerate the digital transformation of the Emirate’s manufacturing sector by leveraging innovative solutions to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sameh Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Director General of Economic Affairs at ADDED and Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna, President of GE in UAE and Global Chief of Strategy and Operations for GE International Markets, following the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum as part of the UAE’s plans to boost the industrial sector.

ADDED and GE Digital will collaborate to adopt circular economy strategies to drive a more productive, competitive, advanced, and innovative sector while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.

Sameh Abdulla Al Qubaisi

Director General

Economic Affairs

ADDED “The partnership with GE is a testament to our efforts to ensure that Abu Dhabi’s smart and circular economy is supported by strong alliances and clear objectives. The manufacturing sector is the largest non-oil Gross Domestic Product contributor, with an estimated $23 billion added to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. Such initiatives with strategic global partners will guide the industrial sector towards playing an