First-of-its-kind 95k sqm overseas factory to create 400 jobs
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi–KEZAD Group recently announced that China Southern Glass (CSG), a global leader in energy-saving glass and advanced materials, will establish its first overseas intelligent manufacturing facility in the UAE.
The project represents an investment of AED 300mn by CSG in ICAD 1, Musaffah, and will create 400 specialised and technical jobs, supporting the emirate’s ambition to drive industrial growth and economic diversification.
Located on a 95,000sqm plot within ICAD 1, Musaffah, the facility will serve as CSG’s regional headquarters for the manufacture of high-performance energy-saving glass. Once operational, it will produce over 5mn sqm of coated, laminated, and insulating glass annually, supplying construction and infrastructure projects across the UAE, the wider Gulf, Europe, Africa, and the United States.
Energy-efficient glass manufacturer
“CSG’s operations in Abu Dhabi will advance energy-efficient glass manufacturing, supporting the construction industry needs in the region, in alignment with the UAE’s green building and clean energy agenda,” remarked Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group.
“Abu Dhabi offers the ideal platform for CSG’s first manufacturing venture in the Middle East. Through KEZAD Group, we gain access to world-class infrastructure, advanced logistics, and proximity to key regional and global markets,” commented Wenxin Wang, Vice President & CFO, CSG Group.
The Abu Dhabi plant will feature automated and intelligent production lines using world-leading coating technology. The new facility is expected to begin operations in late 2026, supplying UAE developers with reliable, locally manufactured glass and reducing the region’s dependence on imports.
