Advanced Manufacturing
The development of the manufacturing sector has been a critical component of the UAE’s broader economic diversification strategy. The UAE government has implemented several initiatives to bolster this sector, including the establishment of specialized industrial zones such as the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi and Dubai Industrial City. These specialized industrial zones provide a favorable environment for manufacturing companies to set up operations and benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure and regulatory support.
Emirates Global Aluminium: Powering the Future of Industrial Innovation
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the UAE’s industrial champion, leading the region’s transformation into a global hub for advanced manufacturing. As the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas, EGA is vertically integrated across the entire aluminum value chain—from mining bauxite to smelting high-quality aluminum used in everything from electric vehicles to aerospace. EGA’s products are exported to over 50 countries, positioning the UAE as a key player in global supply chains for sustainable industries.
A Global Leader in Low-Carbon Aluminium
EGA is a pioneer in producing low-carbon aluminum, driven by a bold sustainability agenda and the UAE’s energy goals. The company was the first in the world to produce aluminum using solar power at industrial scale. EGA's “CelestiAL” aluminum is setting new benchmarks for green metal. By investing in energy efficiency, carbon capture and renewable energy partnerships, EGA is creating climate-conscious manufacturing.
Forging a Sustainable Industrial Legacy
EGA represents the UAE’s ambition to build a diversified, sustainable economy driven by innovation and global leadership. With world-class facilities in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and mining interests in Guinea, EGA is a symbol of industrial excellence and long-term vision—exporting not just aluminum, but a model for industrial resilience and sustainability to the world.
Historic $4 Billion Investment in Oklahoma
In a landmark move to expand its global footprint, EGA has announced plans to invest $4 billion to construct a new primary aluminim production plant at the Tulsa Port of Inola in Oklahoma. This will be the first new aluminum smelter built in the United States in 45 years, with an expected annual production capacity of 600,000 tons of primary aluminum. The project is anticipated to create approximately 1,000 direct jobs and 1,800 indirect jobs, significantly boosting Oklahoma's manufacturing sector. The facility will be situated on over 350 acres and is contingent upon the approval of a financial incentives package by the Oklahoma Legislature, including $275 million in state funding and various tax exemptions.
Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer OpenAI
Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer OpenAI