The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a new Industrial Facilities Visitation Program aimed at empowering national industries, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The initiative was introduced in collaboration with the Ajman Department of Finance and the Ajman Transport Authority as part of broader efforts to support the UAE’s industrial growth strategy and encourage stronger integration between government entities and national manufacturers.

The program seeks to provide government procurement teams with direct exposure to the quality, innovation, and production capabilities of industrial facilities operating in Ajman.

Strengthening Public-Private Sector Integration

The new visitation initiative is designed to create stronger collaboration between government institutions and local factories by offering procurement specialists firsthand insight into:

  • Manufacturing processes
  • Product quality standards
  • Production technologies
  • Industrial innovation capabilities

Officials stated that the program will help government entities better evaluate local industrial products and increase the inclusion of UAE-made goods within government procurement systems.

The initiative also supports the long-term development of the local industrial ecosystem by helping national factories strengthen their market presence and competitiveness.

First Visit Conducted at Al Rahi Foodstuff Factory

The Industrial Facilities Visitation Program officially began with a field visit to Al Rahi Foodstuff Factory in Ajman.

The delegation included:

  • Jamila Al Nuaimi, Director of Relations and Members Support Department at Ajman Chamber
  • Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Nuaimi, Director of Government Communication at Ajman Chamber
  • Procurement officials from multiple government entities in Ajman

During the visit, participants toured the factory’s production lines, reviewed the technologies used in operations, and evaluated product quality and manufacturing standards.

Discussions also focused on opportunities to expand cooperation between government bodies and local manufacturers while increasing the presence of national products within government procurement frameworks.

Supporting National Factories and Local Manufacturing

According to Jamila Al Nuaimi, the program aims to organize a series of direct field visits to leading national factories across Ajman.

The initiative is expected to:

  • Support local manufacturers
  • Improve industrial competitiveness
  • Increase procurement opportunities
  • Strengthen local supply chains
  • Encourage greater participation in government contracts

By creating direct communication channels between procurement officials and manufacturers, the program seeks to accelerate industrial collaboration and strengthen confidence in locally produced goods.

Alignment with Make it in the Emirates Initiative

Ajman Chamber officials confirmed that the visitation program aligns with the objectives of the national “Make it in the Emirates” initiative.

The UAE-wide strategy focuses on:

  • Strengthening the industrial sector
  • Increasing manufacturing contributions to GDP
  • Supporting local production
  • Enhancing industrial self-sufficiency
  • Expanding export capabilities

Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Nuaimi noted that the program serves as a dynamic platform for factories to showcase their capabilities while building strategic partnerships with government entities.

He added that the initiative helps reinforce the position of national factories within the local market while supporting broader industrial development goals.

UAE Continues Focus on Industrial Growth

The launch of the Industrial Facilities Visitation Program reflects the UAE’s continued emphasis on industrial development, economic diversification, and public-private sector collaboration.

Across the country, government entities are increasingly supporting:

  • Local manufacturing
  • Supply chain localization
  • Advanced industrial technologies
  • SME industrial participation
  • Sustainable production systems

Ajman’s latest initiative contributes to these broader national objectives while helping local factories gain stronger visibility and procurement access.

Conclusion

The Ajman Chamber’s Industrial Facilities Visitation Program marks an important step toward strengthening national industry and improving cooperation between government institutions and private sector manufacturers.

By connecting procurement specialists directly with industrial facilities, the initiative aims to boost local manufacturing competitiveness, increase government procurement participation, and support the UAE’s long-term industrial development strategy.

Aligned with the goals of the Make it in the Emirates initiative, the program reinforces Ajman’s role in supporting sustainable industrial growth and empowering national production capabilities.