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Khalifa Industrial Zone

KEZAD or Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group is an integrated trade, logistics, and industrial zone launched by AD Ports Group on September 19, 2022. It was established to consolidate and expand Abu Dhabi's Economic Cities and Free Zones offering.[1]

Background

As part of Abu Dhabi's economic diversification plans for 2030, the government initiated the development of a multibillion-dollar industrial park and port operation on a greenfield site in Taweelah, adjacent to the newly constructed Khalifa Port. This site became the emirate's first industrial free zone allowing 100 per cent foreign ownership.[2] By 2030, KEZAD is expected to contribute up to 15% of Abu Dhabi's non-oil GDP.[3]

Location

KEZAD is strategically located near Khalifa Port, approximately equidistant from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with extended frontage along the E11 Highway connecting the two cities. Plans include an arterial roadway linking KEZAD to Al Ain, the UAE's largest inland city. The zone is also connected to three major international airports: Abu Dhabi International Airport (35 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (52 km), and Dubai International Airport (85 km).[4]

KEZAD's intermodal infrastructure links sea, air, road, and rail transport, providing investors with efficient access to over 4.5 billion consumers across four time zones.[5]

KIZAD Logistics Park

The KIZAD Logistics Park (KLP) provides firms with high-spec pre-built warehouses covering 1.3 million square feet for logistics operations.[6]

Investors

KEZAD's anchor investor, Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), which aims to be one of the world's largest single-site aluminium smelters, began operations in 2009.[7] EMAL currently produces 800,000 tons of aluminium at KEZAD, with phase two expected to increase production to 1.3 million tons.[8]

By late 2013, over 50 local and international companies had signed long-term leases at KEZAD, contributing to an estimated creation of more than 150,000 jobs. Investors included Bauer,[9] KSB,[10] Al Braik Investments LLC,[11] Palletco,[12] Brasil Foods (BRF),[13] City Pharmacy,[14] and Emirates Calcium Carbonate Factory.[15]

See also

  • Musaffah Port, the dedicated port for Abu Dhabi's Musaffah Industrial Zone
  • Zayed Port, the port of Abu Dhabi City

External links

References

  1. KEZAD Group launched, to provide integrated ecosystems for strategic industries in Abu Dhabi wam, 2022-09-19, retrieved 2023-02-16^
  2. "100 plus companies look to Khalifa Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi", The National. 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2013-04-09^
  3. "Dh26.5 billion Khalifa Port starts service", Gulf News. 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2013-04-08^
  4. Major Highways & Roads in UAE: E11, E311, E44, E95 & More AL MAJID PROPERTY CO LLC, retrieved 2023-12-03^
  5. "Kizad- the Industrial Zone Of Tomorrow", Morison Menon Inc. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2013-06-23^
  6. "Kizad to hand over warehouses in Kizad Logistics Park (KLP)", Gulf News. 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  7. Shane McGinley. Port of call: Khalifa Port Special www.logisticsmiddleeast.com, August 30, 2012, retrieved August 30, 2012^
  8. "Emal to provide liquefied aluminium to downstream industry", Arabian Business. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2013-04-24^
  9. "Bauer, Kizad announce signing of 50-year lease agreement at Hannover Messe", Global Post. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  10. "KSB breaks ground on largest GCC facility at Kizad", Construction Week Online. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  11. "Dubai’s Al-Braik Plans $200m Silicon Smelter In Abu Dhabi", Global Post. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  12. "Palletco quits Dubai for Abu Dhabi’s Kizad", Packaging Middle East & Africa. 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  13. "Brazil’s BRF to open food processing plant at Kizad in June", The National. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  14. "Dh100m agreement between Kizad and City Pharamcy", Packaging Middle East & Africa. 2013-08-12. Retrieved 2014-03-12^
  15. "UAE's ECCF to set up calcium carbonate plant in Kizad", The National. 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2014-03-12^