Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Department of Finance (DOF) have launched the Dubai In-Country Value (ICV) Programme to increase local manufacturing participation in government procurement.
Implemented via the TASHAROK shared procurement platform, the initiative directs government spending toward domestic suppliers. It aims to retain more value within Dubai’s economy by incentivising locally produced goods and services across public sector contracts.
DET said the programme aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which targets doubling the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033. Seven government entities—Dubai Municipality, Dubai Health, Dubai Police, RTA, Dubai Customs, DEWA, and Dubai Airports—will embed ICV requirements into their procurement frameworks.
TASHAROK covers 42 product categories, including office supplies and medical consumables. Through framework agreements with approved suppliers, government bodies can prioritise vendors based on their local contribution.
DET and DOF provide technical support and conduct workshops to guide lead buyers on integrating ICV criteria into procurement. The workshops cover assessment of local content, sourcing strategy updates, and economic impact metrics.
The initiative also supports the broader goal of enhancing industrial self-sufficiency and scaling local SMEs. According to DET, the programme will reinforce supply chain resilience and contribute to GDP growth by retaining a larger share of government expenditure within Dubai.
