Jindal Saw and Haldiram’s facilities will see over AED 1bn invested
AD Ports Group recently announced signing two land lease agreements of more than AED 1.1 billion investments with two leading Indian business groups, Jindal SAW Group and Haldiram Group.
Together, the two companies will develop more than 514,000sqm of manufacturing facilities in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah and ICAD KEZAD Musaffah. Their investments reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a growing centre for advanced manufacturing, food production, and energy-related industries, while supporting the goals of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy and the UAE’s diversified economic growth.
Both agreements were signed during KEZAD Group’s visit to Mumbai as part of the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum–Mumbai, organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group, said:
“These projects will create skilled jobs, deepen sector capabilities, and reinforce our commitment to sustainable industrial growth across the UAE.”
Jindal SAW
Jindal Saw Group, a leading global manufacturer of steel pipes, tubes and fittings will expand its presence in ICAD – KEZAD Musaffah, with a new 300,000 MTPA seamless pipe manufacturing facility.
The approx. AED 1 billion expansion, covering approximately 400,000 square metres, will focus on the production of steel seamless tubes, fittings, and pipes.
P.R. Jindal, Chairman of Jindal SAW Group, said: “Our enduring partnership with KEZAD Group has been pivotal in accelerating our regional growth. Expanding our Abu Dhabi operations is a significant achievement for Jindal SAW, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and serving global energy markets.”.
Haldiram Global
The US$ 10bn Indian sweets and snacks giant, Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited, will establish through its subsidiary, its first manufacturing hub in MENA, in KEZAD.
The new facility, spread over approximately 114,000sqm in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, represents an investment of AED 150–200mnfrom Haldiram’s and will feature upto 11 distinct production lines catering to diverse global consumer preferences. The project will create more than 300 jobs.
“KEZAD’s supply chain efficiencies and world-class logistics make it the perfect base for our expansion into the Middle East, and North African markets,” concluded Manohar Lal Agarwal, Chairman, Haldiram Group.
