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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an agreement with Siemens to strengthen cooperation across industrial digital transformation, advanced technologies, innovation, sustainability and capacity building, according to the Emirates News Agency. The pact, signed by Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens Middle East, on the sidelines of the UAE Investment Forum in Munich, creates a framework that translates knowledge and expertise into practical tools. These tools are designed to help companies digitise operations, increase productivity and operational efficiency, and develop the resilience required to navigate evolving global markets and value chains. The agreement reflects ongoing efforts to position Abu Dhabi’s private sector for long-term competitiveness.
Particular attention under the agreement goes to the Digital Product Passport along with related digital traceability and transparency solutions. The Emirates News Agency reported that the parties will pursue awareness-raising activities, knowledge exchange, capacity building and the potential launch of pilot trials in this domain. Such steps are intended to equip Abu Dhabi companies with the understanding and preparation needed to comply with emerging requirements around product traceability, sustainability, transparency and access to international markets. The focus aligns with applicable laws and regulations that are reshaping industrial standards worldwide.
A MarkNtel Advisors report projects the GCC digital transformation market to grow from USD 20.38 billion in 2026 to USD 34.29 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 9.06 percent.[[1]](https://www.marknteladvisors.com/press-release/gcc-digital-transformation-market-growth) Cloud computing, artificial intelligence and automation solutions are expected to lead adoption as enterprises seek efficiency gains and supply-chain improvements. In parallel, the UAE has recorded strong progress in digital government services, with more than 95 percent of transactions now conducted through digital platforms according to regional assessments. These trends underscore the relevance of partnerships that accelerate technology uptake across the industrial base.
The Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy sets a target of increasing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to AED 172 billion by 2031, a goal supported by initiatives such as Operation 300bn and Make it in the Emirates.[[2]](https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/abu-dhabi-chamber-roundtable-in-berlin-brings-industry-leaders-together-to-advance-uae-german-manufacturing-cooperation/) The new agreement with Siemens contributes to these aims by promoting smart manufacturing, clean technology and advanced materials that enhance supply-chain resilience and global competitiveness. It also builds on earlier roundtables and dialogues that have aligned Abu Dhabi’s priorities with German industrial strengths in areas ranging from mobility to medical technology. Such coordinated efforts seek to translate policy objectives into tangible outcomes for local manufacturers.
Helmut von Struve said in the announcement, “We are pleased to renew and expand our cooperation with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to cover new areas linked to the future of industry and business.” He added that “Digitalisation and sustainability are complementary pillars of a more productive, efficient and resilient industrial sector, and this agreement provides a framework for exchanging expertise and exploring solutions that help Abu Dhabi companies harness the potential of advanced technologies.” The CEO’s remarks highlight the dual emphasis on productivity gains and environmental responsibility embedded in the partnership.
Siemens has concluded additional strategic agreements during the same period, including collaborations with ADNOC on AI-driven operational excellence and with Khazna Data Centers on AI infrastructure, a sector review indicated.[[3]](https://semiwiki.com/forum/threads/siemens-advances-uae%E2%80%99s-industrial-and-digital-goals-during-presidential-state-visit-to-germany.25881/) These deals reinforce the company’s role in supporting the UAE’s broader economic diversification and digital ambitions. The Abu Dhabi Chamber has similarly expanded its network of international partnerships to include research institutes and technology providers focused on Industry 4.0, automation and the circular economy. The cumulative effect is an expanding ecosystem that links global expertise with local industrial needs.
Workshops, training sessions and skills-development programmes for small and medium-sized enterprises will form a core element of the agreement’s implementation. The Abu Dhabi Chamber has indicated that these activities will equip participants with hands-on knowledge of Siemens technologies and best practices in digitalisation. By prioritising practical application over theoretical discussion, the partnership aims to deliver measurable improvements in operational performance and market readiness across the emirate’s industrial landscape.
