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Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of the UAE's economic diversification strategy, combining automation, advanced materials and next-generation production to strengthen industrial growth. From aerospace and semiconductors to aluminum and high-tech manufacturing, the UAE is building globally competitive industries designed for the future. Under Operation 300bn, the national industrial strategy, the UAE aims to raise the sector's GDP contribution from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031; industrial exports already reached $71 billion in 2025.

Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of the UAE's economic diversification strategy, combining automation, advanced materials and next-generation production to strengthen industrial growth. From aerospace and semiconductors to aluminum and high-tech manufacturing, the UAE is building globally competitive industries designed for the future. Under Operation 300bn, the national industrial strategy, the UAE aims to raise the sector's GDP contribution from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031; industrial exports already reached $71 billion in 2025.

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Advanced Manufacturing Company Highlights

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the world's leading premium aluminum producer, accounting for 4% of global aluminum production and supplying more than 50 countries. In the US, EGA holds an 80% stake in Minnesota's Spectro Alloys and is investing $4 billion with Century Aluminum to build the first new US aluminum smelter in nearly 50 years, in Oklahoma.

Mubadala-backed GlobalFoundries is a leading US semiconductor manufacturer among the world's largest chipmakers, operating facilities in New York and Vermont and supplying chips to Apple, SpaceX and General Motors. It's Mubadala's largest single investment and the biggest private investment in New York State history.

Strata is an advanced manufacturing company specializing in composite aerostructures and advanced materials for the global aerospace industry. Based in Al Ain and owned by Mubadala Investment Company, Strata supplies core aircraft parts such as wing and tail components to major manufacturers including Boeing.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of the UAE's economic diversification strategy, combining automation, advanced materials and next-generation production to strengthen industrial growth. From aerospace and semiconductors to aluminum and high-tech manufacturing, the UAE is building globally competitive industries designed for the future. Under Operation 300bn, the national industrial strategy, the UAE aims to raise the sector's GDP contribution from AED 133 billion (about $36 billion) to AED 300 billion (about $82 billion) by 2031; industrial exports already reached $71 billion in 2025.

Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of the UAE's economic diversification strategy, combining automation, advanced materials and next-generation production to strengthen industrial growth. From aerospace and semiconductors to aluminum and high-tech manufacturing, the UAE is building globally competitive industries designed for the future. Under Operation 300bn, the national industrial strategy, the UAE aims to raise the sector's GDP contribution from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031; industrial exports already reached $71 billion in 2025.

Red wooden beams interlocked in a symmetrical, geometric structure against a black background
Advanced Manufacturing Company Highlights

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the world's leading premium aluminum producer, accounting for 4% of global aluminum production and supplying more than 50 countries. In the US, EGA holds an 80% stake in Minnesota's Spectro Alloys and is investing $4 billion with Century Aluminum to build the first new US aluminum smelter in nearly 50 years, in Oklahoma.

Mubadala-backed GlobalFoundries is a leading US semiconductor manufacturer among the world's largest chipmakers, operating facilities in New York and Vermont and supplying chips to Apple, SpaceX and General Motors. It's Mubadala's largest single investment and the biggest private investment in New York State history.

Strata is an advanced manufacturing company specializing in composite aerostructures and advanced materials for the global aerospace industry. Based in Al Ain and owned by Mubadala Investment Company, Strata supplies core aircraft parts such as wing and tail components to major manufacturers including Boeing.

Goals and
Investment Approach

The UAE's strategy pairs domestic industrial growth with direct ownership of strategic manufacturing assets abroad, particularly in the US. At home, Operation 300bn drives investment into priority sectors like metals, chemicals and electronics while boosting R&D and local value-add. Abroad, companies like EGA, GlobalFoundries and Strata take direct stakes in critical infrastructure — aluminum smelting, semiconductor fabs, aerospace components — reflecting a long-term focus on securing supply chains over short-term returns.

Future Outlook

As Operation 300bn progresses toward 2031, expect continued UAE investment in high-tech, export-oriented manufacturing at home and in the US. EGA's Oklahoma smelter points to further growth in American aluminum production, while GlobalFoundries anchors US semiconductor manufacturing amid rising demand for domestic chip supply. As global supply chains diversify, the UAE's sovereign capital and industrial expertise position it to deepen its role as a manufacturing partner to the US.

FAQ
How is the UAE investing in advanced manufacturing?

Through direct ownership stakes in major companies — EGA in aluminum, GlobalFoundries in semiconductors and Strata in aerospace — alongside domestic investment under Operation 300bn.

What industries are part of advanced manufacturing in the UAE?

Aluminum and metals, semiconductors, aerospace components, chemicals, machinery and electronics.

Why is advanced manufacturing important to the UAE's economy?

It supports diversification away from oil revenue, with Operation 300bn targeting a rise in the sector's GDP contribution to AED 300 billion (about $82 billion) by 2031.

What are the UAE's major manufacturing investments?

EGA's $4 billion Oklahoma smelter and Spectro Alloys stake, Mubadala's ownership of GlobalFoundries and Strata's aerospace supply deals with Boeing.

How is the UAE partnering with the US in advanced manufacturing?

Through direct investment in US assets — EGA's aluminum production in Minnesota and Oklahoma, GlobalFoundries' fabs in New York and Vermont — and partnerships with companies like Century Aluminum, Apple and Boeing.

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