27,000 new jobs expected in Dubai industrial sector

New Dubai strategy to help create 27,000 jobs in the industrial sector

  DUBAI - Dubai's new industrial strategy is expected to create 27,000 jobs by 2030. Launching the Dubai Industrial Strategy this week, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reiterated that the UAE is on track to achieving its objectives with regard to integrating and complementing its economic sectors and optimising industrial capacity to supplement the GDP and other revenue streams to the national economy in the coming years. The Dubai Industrial Strategy is expected to give the industrial sector a boost of Dh18 billion by 2030. It is also aimed at elevating Dubai into a global platform for innovation-focused businesses and helping generate an additional Dh160 billion by 2030. Shaikh Mohammad said: “The Dubai Industrial Strategy aims to leverage our advanced infrastructure and enabling environment to transform the UAE into a global platform for innovative industries and a destination of choice for international companies seeking an integrated and favourable environment for growth and sustainability.” Five key objectives

1. Increase the total output and value-addition of the manufacturing sector

2. Enhance the depth of knowledge and innovation

3. Make Dubai a preferred manufacturing platform for global businesses

4. Promote environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient manufacturing

5. Make Dubai a centre for the global Islamic products market

Six priority sub-sectors

1. Aerospace

2. Maritime

3. Aluminium and Fabricated Metals

4. Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment

5. Food and Beverages

6. Machinery and Equipment