Spotlights how its plug-and-play model can accelerate localisation
Metal Park is advancing a more agile model for metals localisation in the UAE, helping businesses establish and scale production without the time and capital burden of building standalone operations.
The role of this model was highlighted at the recently concluded KEZAD Connect 2026 during the panel discussion ‘Metals for the Future: Advanced Manufacturing and Localisation’ by Sa’ed Al Alem, Head of Logistics & Operations, Metal Park.
He was joined by Noritsugu Mifune, CEO, Al Gharbia Pipe Company, and Najm Al Awadhi, EGA’s Senior Director of Supplier Development, ICV & Responsible Sourcing, Metal Park, to discuss how the UAE can strengthen local industrial capability amid changing market conditions.
Supporting services
Metal Park brings together production, storage, logistics and supporting services in one plug-and-play ecosystem. Members can access ready infrastructure and scale their operations with greater flexibility, directing more of their investment towards manufacturing and growth rather than the cost and time of establishing a standalone facility.
“Our members can respond to opportunities with greater agility, while benefiting from shared infrastructure that supports efficiency and capital optimisation. This is how we can help build the metals industry of the future here in the UAE,” commented Al Alem.
As manufacturers navigate uncertainty across markets and supply chains, Metal Park’s model offers a practical route to developing local production capacity.
By connecting businesses to the infrastructure and services they need, Metal Park is helping set a new standard for how metals operations can start, adapt and grow in the UAE and the wider region, a press statement concluded.
