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Gulf Today
01-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches stakeholder engagement drive
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has launched a strategic stakeholder engagement programme to build and strengthen relationships with major economic partners in Abu Dhabi and globally. It is a long-term initiative, focusing on structured and proactive dialogue with strategic partners to enhance collaboration that delivers value for Abu Dhabi's private sector. As part of the launch, a Chamber delegation led by Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, visited three major industrial hubs – Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Metal Park, and China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone (JOCIC Park) – which are instrumental in advancing Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) and serve as main gateways for foreign investment into the UAE. The visits ensure that major players in the industrial landscape receive the support and empowerment they need to thrive, as the industrial sector is a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's economic diversification strategy, driving innovation and sustainable growth. During the tour, a Collaboration Agreement between ADCCI and the Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Company Ltd. (JOCIC) was signed, showcasing the Chamber's commitment to expanding the scope and depth of Abu Dhabi's economic relations with China. The Collaboration Agreement aims to unlock new opportunities for private sector players in both markets and facilitate direct business collaboration, aligning with the Chamber's mission to provide support services, legal consultations, training, certification, and business matchmaking. By offering access to these resources and encouraging participation in investment events and economic forums, ADCCI ensures that local companies are well-positioned to form new partnerships and seize emerging market opportunities. Shamis Al Dhaheri emphasised that the strategic programme is focused on building high-impact partnerships that deliver long-term economic value. 'We greatly appreciate the contributions of KEZAD Group, Metal Park, and JOCIC Park to Abu Dhabi's industrial sector, which is one of the key drivers of our sustainable economic development. By collaborating with these entities, we intend to solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a gateway for cross-border investment and innovation, while supporting the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi's private sector,' he said. 'This approach puts businesses at the centre of our strategy, ensuring that every partnership creates real opportunities and supports our emirate's vision as a global hub for trade, innovation, and sustainable growth. The signing of the Collaboration Agreement with JOCIC is a direct result of this engagement programme, highlighting our commitment to promoting partnerships that advance Abu Dhabi's long-term development goals.' KEZAD Group, Metal Park and JOCIC Park are central to this strategy. KEZAD offers integrated trade, logistics, and industrial zones that attract international investors and support Abu Dhabi's growth as a regional hub. Metal Park, located within KEZAD, provides state-of-the-art industrial hub exclusively for the metal industry, downstream in the region hosting processing centres, fabrication centres, storage and more all under one roof. These developments make Abu Dhabi more attractive for industrial investment and support the emirate's economic diversification. Vahid Fouladkar, CEO of Metal Park, stated: 'Metal Park, as an exclusive infrastructure dedicated to the metal industry, is designed to unite all leading players under one roof to serve global markets from the UAE. Aligned with the 'Make it in the Emirates' initiative, our mission is to position the UAE not just as a logistics hub, but as the region's premier industrial hub – particularly for metals.' JOCIC Park has played an important role in attracting Chinese industrial investment to Abu Dhabi since its establishment in 2017. Situated in KEZAD, the company has developed a 2.2 square kilometer industrial hub, with an additional 10 square kilometer expansion underway, including an integrated accommodation for 3,000 workers. Until now, more than 40 Chinese companies have committed to operating within the zone, supported over $0.7 billion (Dhs2.5b) in cumulative investment. UAE-China bilateral trade has grown from $2 billion (Dhs7.3b) in 2000 to $102 billion (Dhs374.3b) in 2024. China is among Abu Dhabi's top trading partners, and leading source of the emirate's imports in 2024, supported by increased infrastructure investments at Khalifa Port and KEZAD. The Collaboration Agreement highlights the growing momentum between Abu Dhabi and China, with UAE investments in China up 120% over two decades, and Chinese company registrations with the Chamber rising 69.4% in 2024. KEZAD, Metal Park, and JOCIC Park continue to anchor this collaboration, supporting the Chamber's long-term goal of shaping the future of global trade from Abu Dhabi. Through this collaboration, JOCIC Park and its clients will gain greater access to a wide range of Chamber services. JOCIC will also participate in Chamber-led investment events and economic forums, further strengthening its role in shaping bilateral engagement and industrial development.
Al Etihad
01-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches stakeholder engagement drive to boost industrial partnerships
1 July 2025 18:49 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has launched a long-term stakeholder engagement initiative aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships across Abu Dhabi's industrial landscape and enhancing the competitiveness of the emirate's private by Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, a Chamber delegation visited three major industrial hubs — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Metal Park, and the China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone (JOCIC Park). These sites play a vital role in implementing the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) and serve as key entry points for foreign investment.A major highlight of the visit was the signing of a Collaboration Agreement between ADCCI and Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Company Ltd. (JOCIC), which operates JOCIC Park. The agreement is designed to unlock new opportunities for businesses in both the UAE and China by enabling direct collaboration, business matchmaking, and access to legal consultations, training, certification, and investment events.'We greatly appreciate the contributions of KEZAD Group, Metal Park, and JOCIC Park to Abu Dhabi's industrial sector, which is one of the key drivers of our sustainable economic development,' said Shamis Al Dhaheri. 'By collaborating with these entities, we intend to solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a gateway for cross-border investment and innovation, while supporting the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi's private sector.'He added that the stakeholder programme puts businesses at the centre of ADCCI's strategy and aims to create 'real opportunities' that contribute to Abu Dhabi's vision as a global hub for trade and the visited sites, Metal Park stands out as a dedicated hub for the metal industry, bringing together processing, fabrication, and storage under one roof. 'Aligned with the 'Make it in the Emirates' initiative, our mission is to position the UAE not just as a logistics hub, but as the region's premier industrial hub – particularly for metals,' said Vahid Fouladkar, CEO of Metal Park, located within KEZAD, has been instrumental in attracting Chinese investment since its launch in 2017. The site currently hosts over 40 Chinese companies, having supported cumulative investments exceeding $0.7 billion (Dh2.5 billion). An additional 10 square kilometre expansion is underway, which will include integrated accommodation for 3,000 remains one of Abu Dhabi's most important trade partners. Bilateral trade surged from $2 billion (Dh7.3 billion) in 2000 to $102 billion (Dh374.3 billion) in 2024. UAE investments in China have grown 120% over the past two decades, while Chinese company registrations with ADCCI rose by 69.4% in Chamber said the Collaboration Agreement with JOCIC underscores this growing momentum. Through the agreement, JOCIC and its clients will gain access to a wide range of Chamber services and participate in ADCCI-led economic forums and investment events. KEZAD, Metal Park, and JOCIC Park will continue to anchor the Chamber's engagement programme as ADCCI works toward shaping the future of global trade from Abu Dhabi.
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ADIO, Metal Park to set up 4IR competence centre in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Metal Park Investment Middle East, announced the establishment of a dedicated Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi. The advanced technology hub will play a central role in accelerating the digitalisation of the metal manufacturing sector, supporting the emirate's ambition to lead globally in next-generation industrial innovation. The Centre reflects a shared commitment to enabling manufacturers with Industry 4.0 technologies, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital and data-driven industrial landscape. The facility spans over 5 million sq ft within Metal Park's purpose-built industrial zone in Kezad, located approximately 8km from Khalifa Port. The centre is exclusively tailored to the needs of the metal manufacturing value chain, offering specialised infrastructure and digital environments to enable rapid prototyping, pilot testing and scale-up for Industry 4.0 applications. As a gateway to Abu Dhabi's dynamic industrial ecosystem, the Competence Centre will provide a robust platform for the development, testing and scaling of technologies such as robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), predictive maintenance, digital twins, AI-enhanced production optimisation and autonomous logistics, said the statement from ADIO. The Centre will also serve as a centre of excellence for capacity building, equipping the workforce with the skills required to operate in a digitally-enabled industrial future. The initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), and the Centre is poised to play a critical role in contributing directly to the strategy's objective of doubling the manufacturing sector's GDP contribution to AED172 billion by 2031, it stated. Mohammad Al Kamali, Chief Industry & Trade Officer, ADIO, said: "Abu Dhabi is entering a new era of economic transformation where innovation, sustainability and advanced technology define our industrial future." "This partnership with Metal Park exemplifies how ADIO empowers the private sector to scale globally competitive operations from Abu Dhabi," he stated. Saleh Shahrestani, Chairman of Metal Park, said: "The Competence Centre will be a cornerstone of technological progress in the regional metal industry. Together with ADIO, we are creating an enabling environment for industrial players of all sizes to develop, validate and implement cutting-edge solutions that augment Abu Dhabi's role as a leading global hub for advanced manufacturing." Set for completion in Q4 2025, the Centre will support Abu Dhabi's transformation into a globally integrated, export-driven economy, offering investors direct access to strategic partnerships, world-class infrastructure and a progressive regulatory environment, he added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
31-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
ADIO, Metal Park to set up 4IR competence centre in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Metal Park Investment Middle East, announced the establishment of a dedicated Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi. The advanced technology hub will play a central role in accelerating the digitalisation of the metal manufacturing sector, supporting the emirate's ambition to lead globally in next-generation industrial innovation. The Centre reflects a shared commitment to enabling manufacturers with Industry 4.0 technologies, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital and data-driven industrial landscape. The facility spans over 5 million sq ft within Metal Park's purpose-built industrial zone in Kezad, located approximately 8km from Khalifa Port. The centre is exclusively tailored to the needs of the metal manufacturing value chain, offering specialised infrastructure and digital environments to enable rapid prototyping, pilot testing and scale-up for Industry 4.0 applications. As a gateway to Abu Dhabi's dynamic industrial ecosystem, the Competence Centre will provide a robust platform for the development, testing and scaling of technologies such as robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), predictive maintenance, digital twins, AI-enhanced production optimisation and autonomous logistics, said the statement from ADIO. The Centre will also serve as a centre of excellence for capacity building, equipping the workforce with the skills required to operate in a digitally-enabled industrial future. The initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), and the Centre is poised to play a critical role in contributing directly to the strategy's objective of doubling the manufacturing sector's GDP contribution to AED172 billion by 2031, it stated. Mohammad Al Kamali, Chief Industry & Trade Officer, ADIO, said: "Abu Dhabi is entering a new era of economic transformation where innovation, sustainability and advanced technology define our industrial future." "This partnership with Metal Park exemplifies how ADIO empowers the private sector to scale globally competitive operations from Abu Dhabi," he stated. Saleh Shahrestani, Chairman of Metal Park, said: "The Competence Centre will be a cornerstone of technological progress in the regional metal industry. Together with ADIO, we are creating an enabling environment for industrial players of all sizes to develop, validate and implement cutting-edge solutions that augment Abu Dhabi's role as a leading global hub for advanced manufacturing."
Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Metal Park to establish Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Metal Park Investment ME Ltd, announced the establishment of a dedicated Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi. The advanced technology hub will play a central role in accelerating the digitalisation of the metal manufacturing sector, supporting the emirate's ambition to lead globally in next-generation industrial innovation. The Centre reflects a shared commitment to enabling manufacturers with Industry 4.0 technologies, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital and data-driven industrial landscape. The facility spans over five million square feet within Metal Park's purpose-built industrial zone in KEZAD, located approximately 8 kilometres from Khalifa Port. The centre is exclusively tailored to the needs of the metal manufacturing value chain, offering specialised infrastructure and digital environments to enable rapid prototyping, pilot testing and scale-up for Industry 4.0 applications. As a gateway to Abu Dhabi's dynamic industrial ecosystem, the Competence Centre will provide a robust platform for the development, testing and scaling of technologies such as robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), predictive maintenance, digital twins, AI-enhanced production optimisation and autonomous logistics. The Centre will also serve as a centre of excellence for capacity building, equipping the workforce with the skills required to operate in a digitally-enabled industrial future. The initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), and the Centre is poised to play a critical role in contributing directly to the strategy's objective of doubling the manufacturing sector's GDP contribution to AED 172 billion by 2031. Mohammad Al Kamali, Chief Industry & Trade Officer, ADIO, said: 'Abu Dhabi is entering a new era of economic transformation where innovation, sustainability and advanced technology define our industrial future. This partnership with Metal Park exemplifies how ADIO empowers the private sector to scale globally competitive operations from Abu Dhabi.' Saleh Shahrestani, Chairman of Metal Park, said: 'The Competence Centre will be a cornerstone of technological progress in the regional metal industry. Together with ADIO, we are creating an enabling environment for industrial players of all sizes to develop, validate and implement cutting-edge solutions that augment Abu Dhabi's role as a leading global hub for advanced manufacturing.' Scheduled for completion in Q4 2025, the Centre will support Abu Dhabi's transformation into a globally integrated, export-driven economy, offering investors direct access to strategic partnerships, world-class infrastructure and a progressive regulatory environment. About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO): The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi's growth and enabling the emirate's economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on regional tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi's economic transformation. With a robust network of investors, strong collaboration with key stakeholders, and a global presence, ADIO is committed to empowering those who invest with Abu Dhabi to make a lasting global impact. About Metal Park: Metal Park Investment ME Ltd is a dedicated industrial park developed exclusively for the metal industry. Located in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, just 8 km from Khalifa Port, the park spans over 5 million square feet across two plots. Metal Park offers ready-built and customisable infrastructure tailored to the needs of metal-focused businesses, supporting activities across fabrication, storage, logistics and advanced manufacturing. It aims to serve as a strategic base for regional and international players seeking to access the UAE's industrial ecosystem.
