What is MOIAT ICV? — Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology In-Country Value Program
Direct Definition
MOIAT ICV (National In-Country Value Program) is the federal economic initiative administered by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. It evaluates and scores companies on their financial contribution to the local UAE economy, prioritizing high-scoring suppliers in government and semi-government procurement tenders. The National ICV Program represents a strategic pillar of the UAE Operation 300bn industrial policy. By rewarding businesses that source raw materials locally, invest in fixed assets inside the country, and hire Emirati talent, the program encourages companies to structure their supply chain and capital expenditure to maximize their certified In-Country Value score during government procurement.
Statutory Authority & Legal Framework
UAE Cabinet Resolution on the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program and MOIAT Certification Guidelines.
Technical Architecture & Data Standards
Automated supplier spend categorization engines, IFRS-compliant asset depreciation schedules, payroll Emiratisation calculation modules, and audited ICV scorecard generators.
Who Must Comply
- Suppliers, contractors, and service providers bidding on federal government and semi-government contracts
- Commercial entities participating in ADNOC, Aldar, Mubadala, and participating entity procurement chains
- Industrial manufacturing, logistics, facilities management, and technology companies operating in the UAE
Key Regulatory Requirements
- Annual third-party audit of financial accounts conducted by an empaneled ICV certification body
- Detailed scoring across local manufacturing spend, local procurement, Emiratisation, and fixed asset investment
- Timely renewal of ICV scorecards to prevent tender disqualification during corporate contract bidding
Enterprise Software & Integration Requirements
- Requires ERP solutions to automate ledger tagging of local vs imported procurement expenditures
- Demands payroll systems that disaggregate citizen compensation and training investment metrics
- Enforces multi-entity consolidation capable of generating ICV audit workpapers aligned with MOIAT formulas