In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, chairman of Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) unveiled the plague for the 417 sq kms Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad), one of the world’s largest greenfield port and industrial zone development projects, providing infrastructure for the growing industrial and commercial sectors of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Kizad is set to become one of the world’s biggest industrial zones, and Khalifa Port will become one of the biggest ports in the world when all phases are completed.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and a crowd of senior officials and diginitaries from the UAE, GCC and foreign countries.
The purpose of the project is to cater for a number of industrial clusters, including base metals, heavy machinery, transport vehicle assembly, chemicals, shipyards, building materials, processed foods and beverages, light manufacturing and assembly, small and medium enterprises, trade and logistics, information and communication technology, alternative energy and others.
Phase 1 of the development will cover an area of 51 square metrea with a net investment of Dh 26.5 billion ($ 7.2 billion).
Before the inauguration, Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), Tony Douglas, CEO of ADPC, and Khaled Salmeen, Deputy CEO, spoke to the media about the role the mega project is expected to play in delivering the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Mr. Douglas said the launch of the Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) marks a new era for ADPC, affirming the vital significance of the project to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the region at large. According to him, Abu Dhabi should boast of this achievement which will deliver more economic business opportunities for the future generations.
From the outset Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) , has been a cornerstone of the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The aim is simple; to invest the wealth derived from oil for the good of all businesses and residents of Abu Dhabi, to maximise the benefit of the Emirate’s abundant natural resources and to add value to the Emirate’s GDP.
Mr Salmeen said the Kizad holds the future of Abu Dhabi which aims to boost infrastructure and achieve economic diversification through establishment of heavy industries clusters.
”What we are looking forward is to attract companies to Abu Dhabi and utilise the available benefits including east access to markets, low operational costs and ease of doing business, he added.
The project, he indicated, would deliver the ambitious long-term targets of Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
The Kizad is projected to contribute 15 per cent of the non-oil GDP of Abu Dhabi by 2030 and will act as a major magnet for foreign direct investment. About 60 to 80 per cent of products manufactured in the Kizad are forecast to be exported, giving a an added value to local economy.
Khalifa Industrial Zone will be developed in 2 Areas (A and B). It will comprise of free zones, offering 100% foreign ownership to companies and individuals.
FACTSHEET: KHALIFA INDUSTRIAL ZONE ABU DHABI (Kizad)
Key points Abu Dhabi emirate’s largest infrastructure project will become one of the world’s biggest industrial zones cost up to Q4, 2012 : 26.5 billion AED ($US 7.2 billion): this includes costs of Khalifa Port phase 1 and Industrial Zone A Features aims to become one of the largest industrial zones in the world has its own dedicated port both the port and the Industrial Zone are currently under construction situated at Taweelah : halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai building at Kizad will continue until 2030 total cost of Kizad (phase 1: Zone A, port stage 1) to Q4, 2012 : 26.5 billion AED ($US 7.2 billion) total cost of the port by Q4, 2012, is 13 billion AED: ($US 3.6) : 9.2 billion dirhams have already been committed Location 60 kms from downtown Abu Dhabi 85 kms from downtown Dubai 45 kms from JAFZA Size the size of a small country 4 times bigger than Abu Dhabi island, 2/3 size of Singapore, one quarter the size of Greater London (covering the distance from Canary Wharf to Slough) 420 sq kms in size, including the giant new Khalifa port Transport connections A mega transport hub, linking: Road: the future extension of Emirates Highway /Sheikh Zayed Rd Rail: the future Union Railway Air: Abu Dhabi International Airport: 30 kms Dubai Central Al Maktoum Airport: 50 kms Dubai International Airport: 85 kms Al Ain International Airport: 170 kms Sea: new Khalifa Port: fully opens Q4, 2012 EMAL berth at the port: opens for cargo handling Q4, 2010 (EMAL smelter opening: December, 2009) Jobs and residents by 2030 150,000 jobs, emphasis on high-tech and skills development for the population 100,000 residents Khalifa Port traffic, from 2012: 2m containers a year and 9m tons of cargo a year this is 4 times as many containers handled by Mina Zayed in 2010 Khalifa Port traffic, by 2030: 15m containers and 35m tons of cargo a year KIZAD Clients: EMAL Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), the anchor tenant EMAL are now running at Kizad the biggest one-site aluminium smelter in the world EMAL gets its first cargo shipload at Khalifa Port in October, 2010 EMAL’s berth will then handle 4m tons annually of shipped cargo Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi: 3 key elements Khalifa Port: Phase 1 under construction: opens Q4, 2012 Industrial Zone A: under construction: opens Q4, 2012 Industrial Zone B: not yet under construction Khalifa Port Phase 1: 3.4 sq kms (onshore and offshore) Stage 1a (offshore port island) is 2.7 square kms : the size of nearly 400 football pitches 3.4 square kms of total port area (this includes offshore and onshore facilities) 2.7 square kms off shore quay area 4 future phases in the plan to 2030 as required Industrial Zone A : 51 sq kms Features the current and only anchor tenant Emirates Aluminium: other industries being targeted, in specific clusters: petrochemicals, steel, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, biotechnology, food and beverages, metals and logistics first wave of development expected to be filled by 2018 Industrial Zone B: 365 sq kms to include housing, hi tech, light manufacturing, logistics, etc building work (on infrastructure) starts after Q4, 2012 Our groundbreaking design: Industrial clusters: Zone A and B major industries are being grouped together in the same areas it improves efficiency of transport and production for example, the “hot metal road” makes transporting aluminium easier within that particular industrial cluster it transports molten aluminium in containers on dedicated runways this saves production costs Khalifa Port Commodities bulk liquids (oil fuel ‘&’ vegetable oil) dry bulk (including alumina, cement ‘&’ grain) TEU containers ro-ro (roll on, roll off), general cargo Flexibility in building Kizad everything is designed to be 100% flexible all utilities and building work can be modified to meet demand a one-stop shop is offered to companies planning relocation
