Grandweld Shipyards, the UAE’s fully integrated maritime and offshore specialist, successfully participated in the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2025, held from May 19 to 22 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Over four dynamic days, the company highlighted its advanced shipbuilding, repair, and conversion capabilities, emphasizing sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

Responding to burgeoning maritime demand, Grandweld presented a diverse range of vessels, including those designed for oil & gas, military, ports and harbors, autonomous craft, passenger transit, and crew operations. These displays aligned with UAE forecasts projecting shipbuilding output at USD 423 million in 2025 (3.47 % CAGR through 2029), and an offshore/commercial repair market reaching USD 802 million by 2031.

At booth C3‑23 in the Concourse, attendees engaged with detailed vessel models, immersive video installations, and interactive presentations showcasing Grandweld’s history of world-class construction, repair, and conversion for both regional and international clients.

Jamal Al Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards, commented: “We were thrilled by the opportunity to engage with industry pioneers at Make It In The Emirates. The forum provided a powerful platform to demonstrate how the UAE is evolving beyond a manufacturing hub into an innovation powerhouse, particularly within high-performance sectors like shipbuilding”.

He added that ongoing government investment in major ports—Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port—continues to enhance trade capabilities, and Grandweld’s facilities are purpose-built to meet these evolving global maritime demands through advanced, eco-friendly solutions.

Celebrating over 40 years of steady operations in the UAE, Grandweld reaffirmed its role in shaping the nation’s maritime future by championing local manufacturing, technological excellence, and international collaboration. The company’s focus on innovation and sustainability further underscored its commitment to supporting the UAE’s transition toward a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient industrial economy.