From Local Roots to Global Reach
As the global automotive industry evolves, the GCC is fast positioning itself as a hub for industrial self-reliance, electrification, and aftermarket growth. The Region Focus – Made in GCC Conference at Automechanika Dubai 2025 will highlight region’s transformation from a consumption-driven market to a production-led, innovation-driven ecosystem.
With over $50 billion in mobility investments and national strategies like Saudi Arabia’s target of 500,000 vehicles by 2030 and UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, GCC is laying the foundation for a globally competitive automotive manufacturing base. This half-day summit brings together policymakers, OEMs, suppliers, and investors to explore regional integration, localization, and future-ready opportunities in Made-in-GCC mobility landscape.
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Agenda
Location: PitStop 1 - The Pavilion
Day 3 | Thursday | 11 December 2025
11:00 | Keynote Address: Make it in the Emirates: Accelerating the UAE’s automotive industrial transformation
Synopsis: This session will explore how the UAE is building an advanced, innovation-driven automotive manufacturing ecosystem through localization incentives, industrial partnerships, and technology adoption under the Make it in the Emirates initiative.
Maryam Al Bastaki, Project Manager, Industrial Partnerships and Investment Department, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
11:20 | Rahayl by KEZAD: Powering the UAE’s vision for an integrated automotive manufacturing & mobility hub
Synopsis: This session introduces Rahayl – the Automotive City by KEZAD, a world-class ecosystem advancing the UAE’s role as a regional hub for automotive manufacturing, logistics, and future mobility. It highlights how Rahayl enables localization, integrated supply chains, and sustainable industry growth across the GCC and MENA region.
Sameh Issa, Director – Automotive, AD Ports Group
11:50 | Rise of GCC manufacturing in the automotive aftermarket
Synopsis: Explore how GCC manufacturers are scaling regional production, strengthening supply chains, and positioning the Middle East as a competitive hub for the global automotive aftermarket.
Moderator: Ameen Khadija, Principal, Kearney
Panelists:
- Adham Eshagh Mohammadi, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Extreme Trading
- Abdull Nooruddin, Operations Director, Dolphin Manufacturing
- Rafat Z. Al-Sarkaji, Commercial Director, Al-Kadi Commerce &Industry Co.
2025 Speakers
Adham Eshagh Mohammadi
Chief Executive Officer, Golden Extreme Trading
Abdull Nooruddin
Operations Director, Dolphin Manufacturing LLC
Maryam Al Bastaki
Project Manager, Industrial Partnerships and Investment Department, Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology, UAE
Rafat Z. Al-Sarkaji
Commercial Director, Al-Kadi Commerce &Industry Co.
Sameh Issa
Director – Automotive, AD Ports Group
