IHC Finalizes AED 40 Billion Agreements at MIITE 2026

International Holding Company (IHC) wrapped up its involvement in the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2026, signing strategic agreements exceeding AED 40 billion to bolster the UAE’s industrial and economic landscape.

Spanning four days, the IHC Pavilion drew close to 100,000 visitors, showcasing over 40 affiliated companies. This venue became a hotspot for dialogues involving business leaders, policymakers, investors, and global partners.

Throughout the forum, IHC revealed more than 60 strategic agreements and partnerships targeting various sectors, including technology, infrastructure, financial services, logistics, energy, manufacturing, and food security. Additionally, the pavilion hosted over 40 sessions featuring more than 70 expert speakers, underscoring IHC’s pivotal role in the UAE's industrial evolution.

A standout development originated from Alpha Dhabi Holding and TA’ZIZ, who inked a strategic collaboration agreement worth roughly USD 10 billion (AED 36.7 billion) focused on industrial chemicals investments, aimed at fortifying the UAE’s manufacturing and chemicals landscape.

In another significant announcement, NMDC Infra secured an AED 1.046 billion EPC agreement with Lantania for a desalination plant in Fujairah.

NMDC Energy has also aligned with Borouge to propel major projects in energy and infrastructure through cutting-edge steel pipe coating technologies.

In efforts to enhance food security, NRTC formed a strategic partnership with Emirates Fast Food Company to bolster sustainable sourcing of fresh produce throughout the UAE.

A notable advancement from 2PointZero Group included a partnership with ISEM and KEZAD Group to create a new packaging manufacturing hub in Abu Dhabi.

The event featured rich discussions around advanced technologies, resilient supply chains, the concept of sovereign AI factories, free zone expansions, and economic ties between the UAE and Mexico, all centered on how investment and innovation can sustain long-term competitiveness.

Each day at the IHC Pavilion revolved around a strategic theme aligned with the UAE’s national development objectives, including themes such as “Confidence Through Continuity,” “UAE First,” “Turning Capital into Capability,” and “Engineering the Future.”

Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, emphasized the importance of this event in the context of the UAE’s industrial transformation. He articulated IHC’s mission to link investment with operational capacity to develop robust industries, resilient supply chains, and future-ready economic frameworks.

He further noted that the participation of over 40 group companies highlighted how IHC’s Dynamic Value Networks model fosters integrated ecosystems encompassing technology, infrastructure, financial services, and consumer industries.

In support of the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) initiative, several IHC subsidiaries posted commendable ICV scores. NMDC Energy reported a score of 85.16%, Aldar achieved 71.08%, and Trojan Construction Group secured 62%, showcasing their valuable contributions to local manufacturing and infrastructure advancement.

As MIITE 2026 came to a successful close, IHC reiterated its dedication to propelling the UAE’s industrial development strategy through investment, localization efforts, technology integration, and global collaborations.