Abu dhabi: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), a leading operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, announced the successful attraction of five new industrial and logistics projects in KEZAD Al Ain and KEZAD Al Ma'mourah, Abu Dhabi. The projects, which involve a combined investment of AED 147 million, encompass over 84,000 square meters and are expected to create 500 jobs.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new ventures include an oilfield chemicals blending facility by Haber/Elixir, a car cleaning products manufacturing facility by Grand Line Industries, a metal forming and coating facility by Precent Enterprises Metals Coating, and an industrial and logistics warehousing project by Unibal Group Investment, marking its first project in KEZAD Al Ain with Unibal Park II. Additionally, Al Lul Transport and General Contracting will develop a significant industrial and logistics warehousing project in KEZAD Al Ma'mourah.
These initiatives build on the momentum KEZAD achieved in 2025, when it reached 73.6 square kilometers of leased land, with 67 percent linked to industrial and manufacturing activity. The AD Ports Group's Economic Cities and Free Zones cluster, which includes KEZAD, reported AED 2.87 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 45 percent increase year-on-year.
Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group, commented on the projects, highlighting the robust demand for industrial and logistics assets that bolster real economic activity in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized the significance of the investment scale, sector diversity, and the anticipated creation of 500 jobs, which collectively strengthen Abu Dhabi's industrial base.
Of the five projects, four are set in KEZAD Al Ain, representing over 37,400 square meters, AED 47 million in investment, and 200 jobs. The largest project, located in KEZAD Al Ma'mourah, spans over 46,500 square meters, involves an AED 100 million investment, and is expected to create 300 jobs.
The new agreements demonstrate KEZAD's ongoing appeal to businesses due to its ready, connected infrastructure designed for growth. These projects, ranging from specialist chemicals and metal processing to warehousing and logistics development, enhance KEZAD's industrial offerings and support investors in scaling their operations with confidence in Abu Dhabi.
The agreements arrive as KEZAD continues to expand its industrial and warehousing footprint. In 2025, the Economic Cities and Free Zones cluster delivered 146,000 square meters of new warehouse capacity while maintaining a 91 percent warehouse occupancy rate. KEZAD also advanced specialized hubs like Metal Park, Rahayel Auto and Mobility City, Agtech Park, and Abu Dhabi Food Hub, broadening its presence across key industrial sectors.
As Abu Dhabi further strengthens its industrial and logistics foundation, KEZAD Group remains committed to providing investors with integrated solutions that encompass industrial land, warehousing, utilities, and connectivity within a unified operating environment.
