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MoIAT and EDB Open Applications for AED 1 Billion Industrial Resilience Fund

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Emirates Development Bank have launched an online portal for the AED 1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund. The five-year financing initiative aims to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities and accelerate import substitution. Eligible companies can apply for capital expenditure financing and working capital facilities across critical industrial sectors.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 4, 2026
Effective date
November 4, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
National Industrial Resilience Fund
Official source
wam.ae
Illustration: A modern advanced manufacturing factory floor with automated machinery, robotic arms, and high-tech assembly lines in an industrial park
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The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Emirates Development Bank (EDB) activated an online portal on November 4, 2026, to receive financing applications under the AED 1 billion ($272.3 million) National Industrial Resilience Fund.

The five-year financing programme is structured to expand local manufacturing capabilities, support import substitution, and strengthen supply chain resilience across targeted critical industrial categories.

Under the facility, eligible industrial enterprises can access credit for capital expenditures, including investments in new production lines, factory machinery, and industrial artificial intelligence deployment. The scheme also provides working capital to finance strategic inventories and supplier payments.

The launch coincided with the inaugural meeting of the Fund's Joint Governance Committee, which includes representatives from MoIAT, EDB, and the Ministry of Finance.

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