There is no fixed incentives list. ADIO structures financial and non-financial support around each project, assessed case by case on its economic contribution.
Up to 30% savings on electricity and up to 35% on gas for eligible manufacturers, linked to efficiency and output.
Up to 80% rent rebates for new manufacturers and qualifying industrial expansions in designated zones.
Matching grants up to 50% of eligible hardware and software spend for Industry 4.0 adoption.
Register your interest →Procurement exposure for local manufacturers; a strong ICV score weighs in government tender awards.
Certification that directs government spending toward locally manufactured goods and services.
Exemption from customs duties on machinery, equipment, raw materials, spare parts and production inputs (MOIAT).
Referrals connecting manufacturers to start-up, CAPEX, working-capital and trade finance, finance is arranged, not granted.
Eligibility is assessed case by case against economic impact. An industrial licence from ADRA (or the relevant zone authority) is a precondition for programme participation.
Four programmes, with the application route attached.
Developed with the Department of Government Enablement, the Golden Vendor List gives Abu Dhabi manufacturers exposure inside government procurement, turning public demand into private revenue.
Government spending directed toward local suppliers. Companies certified for In Country Value gain weighted advantage in government tenders.
Industrial production line inputs enter free of the standard 5% duty: machinery, equipment, spare parts and building materials for licensed industrial establishments.
How to apply. Apply through the Dhabi System or at customs clearance offices, with the correct HS codes.
Connecting Abu Dhabi's industrial and trade companies to financial markets, from project finance to trade finance.
A lower cost to build, tied to what you contribute.
- Energy costs, linked to efficiency and output
- Industrial land, sized to project impact
- Technology adoption, co-invested case by case
The Local Content (ICV) Programme.
Beyond cost, the Local Content programme reshapes demand, directing public spending toward goods made in Abu Dhabi. It is already moving serious money.
The Industrial team maps eligible investors to the right zone, programme and support package, from feasibility to full operation.