Dh147m investment to create 500 jobs across KEZAD Abu Dhabi, Al Ain industrial zones
Dubai: KEZAD Group said on Monday it has secured five new industrial and logistics projects across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with total investments of Dh147 million and a combined area exceeding 84,000 square metres.
The projects are expected to generate around 500 jobs, the company said in a statement.
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Four projects will be located in KEZAD Al Ain, accounting for more than 37,400 square metres, Dh47 million in investment and about 200 jobs. The fifth project, based in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah in Abu Dhabi, represents over 46,500 square metres, Dh100 million in investment and 300 jobs.
The developments span multiple sectors, including oilfield chemicals, metal processing, manufacturing and logistics. Projects include an oilfield chemicals blending facility by Haber/Elixir, a car cleaning products plant by Grand Line Industries, and a metal forming and coating facility by Precent Enterprises Metals Coating. Unibal Group Investment and Al Lul Transport & General Contracting will develop industrial and warehousing facilities.
The agreements come as KEZAD expands its industrial base. In 2025, it recorded 73.6 square kilometres of leased land, including 3.3 sq km of new leases, with 67% linked to industrial and manufacturing activity.
The Economic Cities & Free Zones cluster of AD Ports Group, which includes KEZAD, reported Dh2.87 billion in revenue in 2025, up 45% year on year.
KEZAD also delivered 146,000 square metres of new warehouse capacity last year, while maintaining 91% occupancy, reflecting sustained demand for industrial and logistics infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
