Industry 4.0 & 5.0, and beyond

Building a practical platform for advanced manufacturing in the UAE

COEFAM is being established at Metal Park, Abu Dhabi to support manufacturers and partners through collaboration and capability building

Focused on practical outcomes Designed to support industrial partners Aligned to UAE industrial development objectives
COEFAM advanced manufacturing and Industry 5.0 environment
COEFAM focus
Capability. Collaboration. Delivery.

Engagement is structured through partnerships and phased programmes.

About

A Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing

COEFAM is being developed to support the UAE's industrial ecosystem through partnerships, applied learning, and practical support.

Purpose

To strengthen regional industrial capability by supporting manufacturers and partners in a collaborative environment.

  • Capability building and knowledge transfer.
  • Workforce development and training.
  • Partner engagement and collaboration.
Industrial robot arm representing COEFAM

Operating approach

  • Engagement through partnerships.
  • Programmes delivered progressively as operations mature.
  • Updates shared as milestones are confirmed.
  • Collaboration formats agreed with partners.
Facility

A collaborative industrial environment at Metal Park

COEFAM is being established at Metal Park, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be commissioned in phases.

Aerial view of Metal Park facility hosting COEFAM
Showcase & Partner Engagement

A front-of-house environment for briefings, visits and engagement.

  • Demonstrations and hosted visits.
  • Partner engagement and briefings.
  • Industry awareness sessions.
Training & Skills Development

Structured programmes supporting applied training and learning.

  • Training pathways for industry roles.
  • Programmes developed with partners.
  • Delivered progressively as operations mature.
Operational Readiness

A foundation to support readiness and continuous improvement.

  • Capability introduced progressively.
  • Aligned to partner needs.
  • Secure-by-design principles.
Focus Areas

Practical support across key industrial themes

Activities will be delivered through partnerships and structured programmes.

Industrial robot cell illustrating COEFAM focus areas
Skills & Workforce Development
  • Structured learning pathways.
  • Applied training delivery.
  • Certification options with partners.
Partner Collaboration
  • Collaboration tailored to partner needs.
  • Workshops and working sessions.
  • Partner engagement and coordination.
Digital Enablement
  • Foundations for visibility and improvement.
  • Aligned to partner requirements.
  • Introduced progressively.
Sectors

Aligned to priority UAE value chains

COEFAM supports industrial partners across priority sectors. Specific programmes will be confirmed as operations go live.

Energy & Power
  • Industrial components and supporting systems.
  • Localisation opportunities.
  • Partner-led programmes where relevant.
Mobility & Automotive
  • Components and capability initiatives.
  • Delivered progressively as operations mature.
  • Collaboration formats evolve over time.
Construction & Built Environment
  • Industrial supply chain enablement.
  • Partner collaboration opportunities.
  • Phased programmes aligned to demand.
Engagement

A straightforward way to engage with COEFAM

Engagement is structured through direct discussions with partners and stakeholders.

Additive manufacturing 3D printer fabricating a precision gear component Collaborative robot working alongside operators
1
Connect

Initial discussion to understand priorities.

2
Align

Agree scope and collaboration format.

3
Deliver

Deliver agreed activities through programmes.

4
Evolve

Expand collaboration as operations mature.

Value

Outcomes aligned to industrial development

COEFAM supports capability building, partner engagement, and industrial progress.

Industrial capability
Practical enablement
Skills development
Applied learning
Partner engagement
Structured collaboration
Alignment
UAE industrial priorities

Updates will be shared as milestones and partnerships are confirmed.

Robot arm symbolising industrial value creation

Typical engagement themes

  • Partnership discussions.
  • Skills development initiatives.
  • Industrial capability building.
  • Stakeholder engagement.
Contact

Connect with COEFAM

For partnership discussions and general enquiries, please reach out.

Primary Contact

  • Company: Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing
  • Location: Metal Park, Production Hub, KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • For enquiries, please complete the form.