AD Ports Group signs Dhs1.1b agreements with Indian firms

AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed two land lease agreements of more than Dhs1.1 billion investments with two leading Indian business groups, Jindal SAW Group and Haldiram Group.

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Together, the two companies will develop more than 514,000 square metres of manufacturing facilities in KEZAD Al Ma'mourah and ICAD KEZAD Musaffah.

Their investments reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a growing centre for advanced manufacturing, food production, and energy-related industries, while supporting the goals of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy and the UAE's diversified economic growth.

Both agreements were signed during KEZAD Group's visit to Mumbai as part of the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum Mumbai, organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

“We are delighted to welcome Haldiram Global and Jindal Saw to KEZAD. Their trust reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi’s industrial ecosystem and the confidence international investors place in our ability to support advanced manufacturing at scale,” said Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group.

He added that these projects will create skilled jobs, deepen sector capabilities, and reinforce commitment to sustainable industrial growth across the UAE. Both projects align with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy by enhancing local manufacturing capabilities, driving technology adoption, and increasing value addition.