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Kezad Overview

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad – was set up by Abu Dhabi Ports Group to expand its economic cities and free zones offering.

It is the result of the merging the operations of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) and Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp).

Kezad operates 12 economic zones over more than 550 square kilometres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra in the UAE.

This includes 100 square kilometres designated as free zones and more than 300,000 square metres of pre-built warehouse facilities and over 40 staff accommodation complexes.

Kezad says it is responsible for the largest integrated trade, logistics and industrial hub in the region and is the largest operator of purpose-built economic zones and workers residential cities in the UAE.

Kezad News

AD Ports' portfolio comprises 34 terminals, operates in 50 countries and has more than 550 sq km of economic zones within Kezad free zone

AD Ports reports revenue gains from Red Sea crisis

Abu Dhabi-listed AD Ports Group said first-quarter 2025 revenue jumped as Red Sea disruptions positively impacted its container shipping business. The top line was up 18 percent year on year to AED4.6 billion ($1.3 billion), supported by revenues from ports, economic cities and free zones, as well as maritime and shipping clusters, the company said […]

More cold storage will be central in helping the UAE meet its domestic food production goals

Massive investment in cold storage needed in UAE

The UAE is racing to meet a substantial shortfall in cold storage space that will be essential if the country’s food security goals are to be met, real estate analysts say. At least 125,000 square metres of additional space are needed to bring the country up to the required capacity, according to Harish Rajagopalan, director […]

shrimp farm

ADQ plans Abu Dhabi shrimp farm with Korean startup

A land-based shrimp farm may be set up in Abu Dhabi, after a deal between the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, and a South Korean aquaculture startup. Aqua Development, based in Seoul, uses a combination of aquatic biology and technology to replicate the shrimp’s natural environment, which it says is more efficient than traditional fish […]

Approximately 70 percent of the total seafood consumed in the UAE is currently imported, with the total volume of salmon imports alone amounting to 10 thousand tonnes per year

UAE’s ADQ to explore building land-based fish farm

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has signed an agreement with a Finnish aquaculture technology company to explore the feasibility of developing a land-based fish farming facility. Finnforel will collaborate with ADQ on the fish farm that could have a capacity of producing three thousand tonnes per year.  The farm will cultivate rainbow trout, […]

A view of Khalifa Port. AD Ports Group owns 30 percent of the new joint venture, East Africa Gateway Limited, which will be based in Kezad

AD Ports JV buys 95% stake in Tanzania’s port operator

A joint venture consisting of the UAE’s AD Ports Group, India’s Adani Ports and China’s East Harbour Terminals has acquired 95 percent of Tanzania International Container Terminal Services in Tanzania. Abu Dhabi-based East Africa Gateway purchased the stake for nearly $40 million from Hutchison Port Holdings, Hutchison Port Investments and Harbours Investment, the Abu Dhabi-listed […]

US company Albemarle controls 20% of the world's lithium market but Gulf companies have their sights set on production too

Lithium’s highs and lows – and what they mean for the Gulf

For one of the world’s most critical minerals, the past two years have been the best of times and the worst of times. First, lithium prices shot skywards, hitting around $80,000 per metric tonne in 2022 amid fears that global supply would not meet demand. Then, in just a year, the soft, silvery-white metal lost […]

Kezad and Titan executives sign the deal for the lithium processing plant, described as a 'turning point' for the UAE's EV strategy

Abu Dhabi plans lithium plant to support EV growth

A $1.4 billion lithium processing plant is being planned in Abu Dhabi by Kezad Group and Titan Lithium, a UAE-based company, to support the region’s fledgling electric vehicle (EV) industry. Kezad (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi) and Titan have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the AED5 billion plant. The plant, to be developed […]

Abu Dhabi hopes the air corridor for perishable goods such as fresh fruit will improve the UAE's place in the global food supply chain

Air corridor for Abu Dhabi aims to support food security

Abu Dhabi is planning to establish an air corridor for perishable goods in a bid to develop new trade routes and support the UAE’s food security efforts. Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – Kezad have signed a tri-party memorandum of understanding. Abu Dhabi Food Hub is the country’s first dedicated […]

Kezad's additional capacity of pre-built industrial and logistics facilities will come online by the end of 2025

Kezad to invest $169m to increase UAE warehousing capacity  

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), a trade, logistics, and industrial hub, has commenced work to increase its warehousing capacity by 43 percent, or more than 250,000 square metres, at the cost of AED621 million ($169.08 million), due to growing demand. The additional capacity of pre-built industrial and logistics facilities will come online by the […]

Emirates says that it served about 450,000 plant-based meals last year and plans to increase its offering

Vegan meals take off on Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates reported a 40 percent increase in demand for vegan meals across its network of 140 routes in 2023, and has plans to add more plant-based catering options in 2024. The airline served 450,000 plant-based meals on board last year, up from 280,000 in 2022. The biggest rise in demand was on routes to […]