Ports & Freezone
build on Abu Dhabi’s
ambition to become a
global hub for polymers
conversion. The joint
efforts by both entities
also aim to create
a sustainable and
competitive industrial
landscape in Abu Dhabi.
KIZAD Polymers Park
will cater to a variety
of different polymers
segments, including
industrial use, such as
packaging, construction,
and semi-finished
products; end-use
customers, such as
household goods,
agriculture and hygiene
products; material
science, including
compounded and
composite materials, and
3D Printing. Crucial to
supporting the circular
economy are polymer
recycling companies. The
Park will host a vibrant
polymers ecosystem,
including diversified
polymers space and raw
materials, production
systems and technical
support, polymers
distribution and trading,
and logistics.
KIZAD’s world-class
infrastructure includes
a diverse range of plot
sizes, excellent utility
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networks and ready-to-
move-in light industrial
units and warehousing,
while the close proximity
of Khalifa Port offers
incredible connectivity to
markets around the world
via major shipping lines.
Various initiatives are
underway to enhance the
interconnectivity between
KIZAD and Ruwais
that enable seamless
integration between the
two sites.
Meanwhile, foreign firms
can take advantage of
100% foreign ownership
via the free zone with the
benefit of full repatriation
of profits or benefit from
the park’s flexibility and
choose a mainland-based
license instead.
They can also benefit
from direct access to
raw materials from UAE
producers, such as
Borouge and ADNOC,
as well as access to
other major producers
in the region and a
comprehensive portfolio
of specialised raw
materials that could be
imported if not available
domestically. ADNOC is
making progress on its
Downstream strategy that
will see it triple its current
petrochemical capacity
over the next five years
by introducing a whole
suite of diverse products
that enable many new
value chains in the UAE.
Captain Mohamed Juma
Al Shamisi, CEO of
Abu Dhabi Ports, said:
“Through this strategic
collaboration framework
with ADNOC, KIZAD
is helping Abu Dhabi
become a major global
hub for polymers
conversion, supporting
industrial diversification
across the UAE in
support of Abu Dhabi
Economic Vision 2030.”
“Polymer markets are
growing fast owing
to high demand for
these products. We
at Abu Dhabi Ports
are working through
KIZAD to address the
needs of companies
operating in the polymer
sector via world-class
logistics services,
warehouses, and
integrated infrastructure
as well as sustainability
initiatives to put an end
to plastic waste”, added
Al Shamisi.
Samir Chaturvedi,
KIZAD CEO, said:
“Abu Dhabi is the ideal
location for polymers
converters looking to