Abu Dhabi
The Industry Committee of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy held its meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, chaired by Dr. Eng. Khaled Al-Nabulsi, and with the membership of Dr. Mohsen Al-Humaid, Chairman of the Modern Company Group in Iraq and Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Anas Maatouk, Board Member of the Maatouk Group in the Syrian Arab Republic, and Ms. Radina Al-Hajri, President of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, to discuss the strategic plan to activate the committee, and to examine a set of proposed initiatives to support Arab industrial integration and employ digital technologies and artificial intelligence in developing the industrial sector.
The meeting reviewed the axes of the proposed strategic plan, which aims to support the role of the private sector, attract industrial investments, encourage the establishment of joint projects and factories between Arab countries, develop supply chains, raise the efficiency of production and the competitiveness of Arab industries, in addition to supporting local manufacturing and developing industrial competencies.
Participants discussed several initiatives, including launching the Arab Federation Award for Industrial Excellence to recognize outstanding companies and factories in the fields of smart industry, innovation, automation, and sustainability. They also discussed developing an accreditation certificate for Arab factories and companies based on criteria encompassing digital transformation, quality, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency. Furthermore, a proposal was put forward to organize an Arab Smart Industry Forum and Exhibition, which would provide a platform for showcasing successful experiences and exchanging expertise among Arab industrial institutions.
The meeting also discussed ways to expand the Federation’s membership to include Arab companies, factories and industrial entities, encourage partnerships and joint projects, and benefit from advanced experiences in artificial intelligence applications, predictive maintenance and industrial automation.
In this context, the Chairman of the Committee reviewed his experience in employing artificial intelligence in the field of generators and power plants, including predicting malfunctions, improving operational efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions, and integrating different energy sources, while emphasizing the importance of exchanging technical expertise and transferring knowledge to Arab companies and factories.
The meeting included a recommendation to finalize the strategic plan, develop detailed proposals for the suggested initiatives, define implementation priorities and performance indicators, and establish a roadmap for monitoring progress. These efforts aim to develop practical initiatives that support Arab industry, expand opportunities for collaboration between companies and investors, and keep pace with technological advancements in smart production and manufacturing.
