Ayman Al-Wadi

I've worked in the UAE for over 30 years. I've seen this country build itself into something the world didn't expect.

But walking through Make it in the Emirates this week — I stopped counting how many times I said to myself: I've never seen anything like this and feeling absolute proud.

The numbers alone tell a story worth pausing on:
146,000+ visitors. A 19% jump from the last edition.
1,245 exhibitors across 12 industrial sectors.
88,000 square meters of national industry on display.
200+ deals and MoUs signed — covering procurement, investment, national content, financing, and technology projects.
And this was the fifth edition. Five years ago, this platform didn't exist.

What struck me most wasn't the scale. It was the substance.
Government, private sector, investors, manufacturers, entrepreneurs — all in the same room, aligned on the same direction.
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNEC Group — the weight of institutional commitment behind this event is unlike anything I've witnessed in three decades of working here.

What I saw this week is what that ambition actually produces when it's given time, structure, and real investment.

There's a particular kind of pride you feel when a country you've devoted your professional life to shows you it has gone further than you imagined. That's what Make it in the Emirates gave me this year.

The national industry of this country deserves every platform it gets.

This one earned its place — completely.

As we say goodbye to the spiritual days of , we welcome the joyful moments of Eid.​

Wishing all my friends, business associates, and partners a blessed Eid al-Fitr.​
I hope this occasion brings lasting peace to your country and homes, and stability to your businesses and our beloved homeland.​

Mubarak to you and your families.

What's next for insurance and international trade:

1 - War/Conflict Risk Insurance

When an area is designated a war/conflict zone, insurance companies:
Immediately raise premiums
Add new coverage terms
Sometimes, exclude certain risks

This leads to the first point of dispute:

Who covers the cost?
The shipping company?
The importer?
The exporter?
Or the insurance company?
This is a classic point of contention in commercial contracts.

2 - Shipping Route Rerouting

Rerouting from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope may increase:
A - Shipping time by 10-15 days
B - Fuel consumption
C - Operating costs

This can lead to disputes such as:
A - Delivery delays
B - Contract penalties
C - Canceling of supply contracts
D - Claims due to delays

3 - Emergency Surcharges

Fees between $1,500 and $4,000 were imposed per container.
And here comes the disputes such as:

-The customer refuses to pay the new fees.
-The supplier refuses to bear them.
-The shipping contract does not include a clear clause.

4 - Insurance Coverage Gap

Insurance may covers accidents during voyage, but not always while containers are in port.
This is where other major disputes begin, such as:

➢ Damage to goods in port
➢ Refusal of compensation by the insurance company
➢ Holding the port operator or shipping company liable

(The Secret that experts only knows):

In crises like these, disputes don't surface immediately.

They typically begin 3 to 6 months later when:

1 - Claims start being filed
2 - Insurance companies refuse to compensate
3 - Legal claims begin
4 - Unpaid bills pile up

That's where your effective collection and dispute management comes in, don't be one step later and wait for the initial wave of disruption. Don't.
Take a proactive action where you can position your company in saver situation.

Dubai’s Ramadan nights carry a unique spirit of gathering, connection, and meaningful conversations. 🌙

An advanced, tailored credit risk solution designed to better support businesses and strengthen financial decision-making, soon to come!

Supporting the economy is a responsibility we all share.

Ramadan continues to bring meaningful conversations and valuable
connections.​

Another meeting during the holy month focused on strengthening international
collaboration within the credit risk and receivables landscape.​

It is always encouraging to sit with professionals who share the same interest
in improving how our industry runs across borders.​

Our discussion centred around a global partnership studying the extension
of advanced credit risk supply chain frameworks at a global level, with
particular focus on how businesses can improve decision-making, risk
visibility, and portfolio management across markets.​

Always grateful for the dialogue and the perspectives shared.

Ramadan Mubarak.
May this blessed month bring mercy, forgiveness, and peace to you and your families.

To our valued clients, trusted partners, and respected business associates thank you for your continued confidence and collaboration.

Wishing you a month filled with reflection, generosity, and prosperity.