Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (United Arab Emirates)
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وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة | |
Ministry overview | |
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Formed | 2 February 1972 |
Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United Arab Emirates |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Minister responsible |
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Website | moiat.gov.ae |
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) (Arabic: وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة) is a government ministry in the United Arab Emirates that is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the country's industrial sector. Established in July 2020 against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic,[1][2][3] the ministry drafts nation-wide policies, laws and programs to create industrial development framework that helps attract foreign direct investment and support national entrepreneurship as well as drive job creation.[4]
Main objectives
[edit]The Ministry's main objectives include:[5]
- Supporting and encouraging local Emirati industries and enhancing their competitiveness
- Enhancing the UAE's position as a global destination for pioneering future industries.
- Attracting local and international industrial investments by creating an appropriate business environment.
- Providing all administrative services and facilities.
- Establishing a culture of innovation in the institutional work environment.
- Relying on advanced technology in industrial systems and solutions.
References
[edit]- ^ "UAE merges ministries in ambitious government restructuring". Financial Times. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "UAE restructures government, seeking more agility as it deals with coronavirus impact". Reuters. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ National, The (2020-08-17). "UAE's new Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology forms work strategy". The National. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ Release, Press. "UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology showcases the nation's standards capabilities". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ^ "About the Strategy - MoIAT - MOIAT". moiat.gov.ae. Retrieved 2024-11-06.