Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority have signed a new agreement aimed at increasing the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing projects across the emirate to as much as 80 percent.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during Make it in the Emirates 2026 as part of broader efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve supply chain resilience, and accelerate economic diversification within the UAE.
Under the agreement, both entities will work together to expand the integration of UAE-made construction materials across major residential developments and future housing communities.
Officials said the initiative is expected to support local manufacturers and suppliers, reduce reliance on imported materials, and create a more efficient and sustainable housing delivery ecosystem.
Maysarah Mahmoud Eid said the agreement represents a significant step toward strengthening the role of local industry within Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and development ecosystem.
“By working towards sourcing 80% of building materials locally, we are empowering UAE manufacturers, enhancing supply chain resilience, and ensuring that our infrastructure delivery continues to meet the highest standards of quality,” he said.
The collaboration builds on existing coordination between ADPIC and ADHA in delivering residential communities and housing infrastructure for UAE citizens.
The agreement also aligns with Abu Dhabi’s wider industrial strategy, which increasingly prioritizes localization, national manufacturing capabilities, and the expansion of in-country value across strategic sectors.
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi said that expanding local sourcing capabilities would strengthen the stability of long-term housing delivery while reducing dependence on external markets.
Industry analysts say the construction sector has become a key pillar of the UAE’s industrial diversification agenda as authorities seek to deepen local supply chains and reduce exposure to global logistics disruptions.
The UAE has increasingly focused on localization policies in recent years across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure.
The initiative is also expected to create broader opportunities for domestic manufacturers involved in cement, steel, prefabricated materials, insulation systems, aluminum products, and other construction-related industries.
Officials said both entities will work to streamline procurement pathways and improve integration between government projects and local industrial suppliers.
The agreement reinforces the UAE’s broader ambition to strengthen the contribution of national industries to large-scale development projects while building a more resilient and self-sustaining industrial ecosystem.
Analysts note that increasing local production within the construction sector could also help stabilize project costs and improve long-term delivery timelines amid fluctuating global commodity prices and supply chain pressures.
The latest move further highlights Abu Dhabi’s strategy of linking industrial growth directly to infrastructure expansion and housing development as part of the emirate’s long-term economic transformation plans.
With inputs from WAM
