Abu Dhabi’s combination of energy and capital has always made industry an attractive option for an economy that wants to find the means to diversify and create a pool of quality jobs for its growing population.

Industry – from traditional heavy industry such as steel, aluminium and petrochemicals to modern light industry such as aerospace, and even experimental sectors such as renewable energy – has taken centre stage on the planning table over the past few years as the government seeks to diversify the oil-dependent economy.