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Gulf Today
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
SINGAUTO to establish Dhs100 million smart logistics facility in KEZAD
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and SINGAUTO, a Singapore-based tech innovator, have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). SINGAUTO has committed AED100 million in investments to build a 100,000 square metre advanced facility focused on the development of green logistics solutions. The new site will integrate SINGAUTO's latest smart technologies to manufacture intelligent refrigerated vehicles, designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of cold-chain logistics across the region. The facility will launch operations with an expert team of over 100 professionals, each with more than 15 years of industry experience, ensuring the delivery of services aligned with top-tier international standards. Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, said, 'We welcome SINGAUTO to KEZAD's thriving industrial ecosystem for sustainable automotive businesses. Their presence supports our goal to add value to the region's logistics and automotive sectors, while driving green innovation that benefits all stakeholders. 'The automotive sector is a strategic priority for us, especially in alignment with our strong commitment to sustainability. KEZAD Group and SINGAUTO share a unified vision to accelerate the future of green mobility. With SINGAUTO's cutting-edge solutions improving cold-chain logistics, this project represents a significant step toward strengthening our sustainable transport capabilities and reinforcing KEZAD's role in shaping a resilient, future-ready supply chain.' Chen Xuefeng, CEO, SINGAUTO said, 'We are confident that operating within KEZAD's integrated automotive ecosystem will provide us with the ideal foundation for scaling our business and meeting the region's demand for eco-friendly, high-efficiency logistics. We look forward to leveraging KEZAD's specialised support to produce smart, sustainable commercial vehicles tailored to the needs of the regional cold-chain sector.' This initiative is part of KEZAD Group's broader vision to develop a fully integrated automotive hub, offering modern infrastructure, advanced logistics support, and a business-friendly environment that drives innovation and growth. The partnership with SINGAUTO marks a significant milestone in KEZAD's mission to become the global hub of excellence for automotive and logistics industries. WAM
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
SINGAUTO to establish $27.23mln smart logistics facility in KEZAD
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and SINGAUTO, a Singapore-based tech innovator, have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). SINGAUTO has committed AED100 million in investments to build a 100,000 square metre advanced facility focused on the development of green logistics solutions. The new site will integrate SINGAUTO's latest smart technologies to manufacture intelligent refrigerated vehicles, designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of cold-chain logistics across the region. The facility will launch operations with an expert team of over 100 professionals, each with more than 15 years of industry experience, ensuring the delivery of services aligned with top-tier international standards. Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, said, 'We welcome SINGAUTO to KEZAD's thriving industrial ecosystem for sustainable automotive businesses. Their presence supports our goal to add value to the region's logistics and automotive sectors, while driving green innovation that benefits all stakeholders. 'The automotive sector is a strategic priority for us, especially in alignment with our strong commitment to sustainability. KEZAD Group and SINGAUTO share a unified vision to accelerate the future of green mobility. With SINGAUTO's cutting-edge solutions improving cold-chain logistics, this project represents a significant step toward strengthening our sustainable transport capabilities and reinforcing KEZAD's role in shaping a resilient, future-ready supply chain.' Chen Xuefeng, CEO, SINGAUTO said, 'We are confident that operating within KEZAD's integrated automotive ecosystem will provide us with the ideal foundation for scaling our business and meeting the region's demand for eco-friendly, high-efficiency logistics. We look forward to leveraging KEZAD's specialised support to produce smart, sustainable commercial vehicles tailored to the needs of the regional cold-chain sector.' This initiative is part of KEZAD Group's broader vision to develop a fully integrated automotive hub, offering modern infrastructure, advanced logistics support, and a business-friendly environment that drives innovation and growth. The partnership with SINGAUTO marks a significant milestone in KEZAD's mission to become the global hub of excellence for automotive and logistics industries.
Zawya
26-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Witthal to set up UAE's first lithium battery recycling plant at Kezad
Witthal Gulf Industries has announced that it has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) for the establishment of its new plant in Taweelah region of the UAE capital. A part of Singapore-based Witthal Group, the company stands at the forefront of the global commodities market, ethically sourcing and trading essential materials such as rubber, tyres, minerals, and lithium ore to fuel sustainable industrial growth and strengthen critical global supply chains. It has a significant presence across the Middle East, Asia, and West Africa region. As part of the deal, Witthal Gulf Industries will invest AED40 million ($11 million) for the project that will establish the UAE's first lithium battery recycling plant in Kezad. The plant will leverage cutting-edge technology for recycling end-of-phase batteries used in manufacturing industries, particularly electric vehicles, solar farms and other renewable energy systems to recover valuable materials such as black mass, copper and aluminium, and produce sustainable alternatives. As both Kezad Group and Witthal Gulf Industries envision a sustainable future for industrial development, the collaboration is slated to create a robust infrastructure for responsible recycling of lithium batteries, said a top official. "Both these groups are driven by the same vision for sustainability," stated Abdullah Al Hameli, the CEO of the Economic Cities and Free Zones at AD Ports Group. "The partnership is based on a solid foundation that will provide the platform for innovation, and focus on technological advancements that contribute to sustainable industry growth in Kezad," he stated. "Kezad Group is excited to facilitate and support a project that offers sustainable solutions for industry waste, and aligns with the UAE's net zero goals," he added. CEO Suresh Kumar Nalappa (Vijayendra) said Witthal Gulf Industries was excited to start its journey in Kezad. "We are thrilled to be part of an ecosystem that not only provides the best resources but also encourages collaboration and innovation," he stated. "We are confident that with our shared goals for sustainability, we will continue to push boundaries, address market demands responsibly, and ignite a new era of growth for both parties," said Nalappa. By addressing the critical need for responsible battery disposal, this initiative by Witthal Gulf Industries will contribute to the development of a circular economy. The recycling project will ensure the efficient reuse of resources, and minimise environmental impact by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Business
11-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
KEZAD Group announces new business district along E11 corridor
Image: Supplied Positioned at the gateway of the E11 highway corridor that connects the capital with the northern emirates, KBD is a flagship component of the 410 square kilometre KEZAD Al Ma'mourah master development. Spanning an initial footprint of 3 square kilometres, KBD will be developed in phases, with infrastructure work currently underway. The first phase will include the construction of a 21,000 square metre office tower, alongside sports facilities and F&B retail outlets. These amenities will be adjacent to KEZAD One, the group's headquarters. KEZAD Business District: Strategic location Strategically located along the high-traffic Abu Dhabi-Dubai corridor, KEZAD Business District offers direct access to key logistics and business infrastructure across the UAE. It is just 15 minutes from Khalifa Port, 25 minutes from Zayed International Airport, and less than 30 minutes from Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport. The area also benefits from proximity to Etihad Rail and two major highways, offering seamless multimodal connectivity. 'The ambition and inventiveness that we have applied to developing and operating one of the world's most integrated, thriving and largest industrial ecosystems is the same one that we will employ to deliver a next-generation business district,' said Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group. 'KEZAD Business District continues KEZAD Group's investment in Abu Dhabi's polycentric urban expansion, with KEZAD Al Ma'mourah seen as a critical economic centre in the nation's future-forward growth strategies.' Mixed-use commercial hub KBD is being developed as a mixed-use commercial hub, designed to promote collaboration between academia, industry and the private sector. It is situated near three strategic developments: the 70,000 square metre twofour54 media production campus the 3.3 square kilometre Abu Dhabi Food Hub the 3.3 square kilometre Global Auto Hub The latter two are being developed by KEZAD Group in partnership with the private sector, as part of Abu Dhabi's broader push to attract diversified investment. The district is expected to serve as a secondary business hub within the emirate, offering facilities for regional headquarters, R&D centres, training institutions, and professional services. With a mix of office, retail, hospitality, education, residential, and leisure spaces, the development aims to attract frontier businesses and emerge as a central pillar in KEZAD's advanced manufacturing and economic ecosystem. 'KEZAD Business District will offer development opportunities and catalyse new investments in the wider KEZAD Al Ma'mourah masterplan,' Al Hameli added. 'We are proud to attract new, frontier businesses and commercial activities that will propel our nation's economy into the future.' The launch of KBD reinforces Abu Dhabi's ongoing transformation into a multi-nodal economic powerhouse, offering future-ready infrastructure and attractive investment propositions to global and regional players alike. Read:
The National
11-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Kezad Group to create 'next generation' business district in Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Group (Kezad), the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE, is developing a new commercial hub to attract more global investors to the emirate. The Kezad Business District (KBD) in Al Ma'mourah will be developed as an integrated mixed-use commercial hub that includes offices, retail, residential, lodging, education, professional training and leisure components, the group said in a statement on Wednesday. When completed, the district will serve as a site for investors to set up their regional headquarters, research and innovation centres, training facilities, service providers and educational institutions. Kezad will deliver a "next-generation business district that will further elevate Abu Dhabi's proposition to global investors," Abdullah Al Hameli, chief executive of Economic Cities and Free Zones at AD Ports Group, said. 'Aside from re-emphasising our commitment to provide our investors with end-to-end solutions to grow their businesses, Kezad Business District will offer development opportunities and catalyse new investments in the wider Kezad Al Ma'mourah master plan." Kezad Group is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports Group and its infrastructure and services span 12 economic zones in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Al Dhafra Region, covering a total of 550 square kilometres. It provides strategic market access, lower operating costs and ease of doing business with more than 2,100 businesses from 17 key industrial sectors. Abu Dhabi's economy expanded by 3.8 per cent annually in 2024 to reach an all-time high of Dh1.2 trillion as the emirate's non-oil sector continued to grow amid its diversification push. The emirate's non-oil sector during the 12-month period grew 6.2 per cent to Dh644.3 billion, marking its highest annual contribution yet to the total gross domestic product at 54.7 per cent. Abu Dhabi is developing non-oil sectors from aviation to manufacturing as it seeks to diversify its economy from oil revenue. Initially planned over approximately three square kilometres, the business district area will be developed in phases, with infrastructure work currently under way, the group said. The district intends to allow for close collaboration between academia, businesses and industry, it added.
