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Golden List

In collaboration with the Department of Government Support (ADGS), the Golden List programme aims to enhance the local supply chain by increasing the demand for locally manufactured goods through government procurements. This programme directs government spending towards suppliers who make significant contributions to Abu Dhabi’s economy.

Eligibility Criteria

Valid ICV score of 40% or above

Valid ICV score of 40% or above

Valid and active industrial license

Valid and active industrial license

Updated production and product data in the DED system

Updated production and product data in the DED system

Key Benefits of Golden List

Increased product exposure and marketability

Enhanced ICV score

Higher probability of winning government or semi-government contracts

Customs Exemption

The Customs Exemption programme provides a 5% exemption from customs duty on industrial production line inputs, encouraging the establishment of industrial projects in the United Arab Emirates. This exemption is designed to reduce costs and support the growth of the industrial sector.

Eligibility Criteria

Imported materials must be directly related to the finished product manufactured by the factory.

Imported materials must be directly related to the finished product manufactured by the factory.

Imported materials cannot be any of the factory's finished products

Imported materials cannot be any of the factory's finished products

The exemption varies depending on the license type (Production or Under Construction).

The exemption varies depending on the license type (Production or Under Construction).

Smart Manufacturing

The programme aims to drive productivity and technology adoption by providing financial incentives to Abu Dhabi manufacturers for upgrading their technologies.

Programme Benefits :

  • Consultancy fees up to AED 50K
  • Hardware and software upgrades up to AED 1.3M

Eligibility Criteria

Digital Maturity

Digital Maturity

Existing SME

Existing SME

Financial Eligibility

Financial Eligibility

Technical Eligibility

Technical Eligibility

Targeted Subsectors

Electrical

Electronics

Food Processing

Chemicals

Pharmaceuticals

Machinery & Equipment

Transportation

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