Luanda: Dubai Investments, a prominent investment firm listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has announced that DIP Angola, the first fully integrated economic zone in Angola developed by Dubai Investments, has signed its inaugural tenant. Trice Chemicals IND. LLC is set to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility within the industrial and logistics hub of DIP Angola.
According to Emirates News Agency, this development underscores DIP Angola’s strategic role as a gateway for manufacturing, logistics, and regional trade, highlighting the increasing investor confidence in Angola’s industrial sector. Trice Chemicals, a UAE-based producer of hygiene, cleaning, and specialty chemicals, will occupy a 26,000 sqm plot in the Northern Cluster of Phase 1.
DIP Angola spans 2,000 hectares in Bengo Province and integrates various zones to form a self-sufficient hub, which includes industrial facilities, commercial spaces, residential areas, and recreational amenities. This setup provides ample room for long-term growth and sectoral expansion.
Omar Al Mesmar, Board Director of Dubai Investments International Angola LDA, stated that signing the first manufacturing tenant is a significant operational milestone for DIP Angola. With the progress in Phase 1 infrastructure, the project is prepared to offer fully serviced, ready-to-build industrial land to leading manufacturers. There is a strong interest from investors seeking land within DIP Angola, with several discussions already underway. Modeled after the successful Dubai Investments Park in the UAE, DIP Angola is positioning itself as Angola’s leading industrial gateway, offering world-class connectivity and modern infrastructure for manufacturing and regional trade.
The development aims to boost regional manufacturing growth, create job opportunities, and position Angola as a competitive hub for industrial operations in Southern Africa. Phase 1 includes core infrastructure such as internal roads, utilities, and major transport corridor connectivity, enabling efficient company operations.
Prathyush Pradeep, Managing Partner of Trice Chemicals IND. LLC, expressed that establishing their first manufacturing facility at DIP Angola is an exciting step in Trice Chemicals’ growth strategy. The infrastructure, strategic location, and visionary approach of the project provide an ideal platform to enhance regional operations and support Angola’s industrial development.
Strategically located 50 km from Luanda, Angola’s capital, DIP Angola offers convenient access to national and international markets. It is 23 km from the seaport and 4 km from the free zone and upcoming export port, providing direct connectivity to global trade routes. Phase 1 is anticipated to generate over 3,000 jobs, contributing to workforce development and supporting Angola’s industrial growth strategy.
