2. Introduction 03
introduction/
The
industrial
zone of
tomorrow/
3. Kizad 04 About Kizad Ras Al Khaimah
Unprecedented access to Umm Al Quwain
global markets/
Ajman
London
Moscow
Sharjah
Istanbul
Beijing
Dubai
Cairo
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Abu Dhabi Airport
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Abu Dhabi
ROAD NETWORK
PROPOSED ROAD NETWORK
PROPOSED FREIGHT RAILWAY NETWORK
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International To Oman
PROPOSED PASSENGER RAILWAY NETWORK Airport
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4. Kizad 06 Introduction 07
CREATING TOMORROW, TODAy/
The aim is simple; to invest
the wealth derived from oil
for The good of all in Abu Dhabi,
to add value to The Emirate’s GDP.
It offers local and international businesses
efficient access to local, regional and
international markets in a low operating
cost environment, designed to make doing
business easy. Kizad is expected to transform
expectations of what an industrial zone can
growth achieve and deliver.
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 envisions
the future structure and prosperity of the Combining world-class infrastructure,
Emirate. Within the overall plan, Kizad is one multimodal connectivity, including proximity
of the means by which that vision will be to one of the world’s most advanced ports,
achieved. The aim is simple. To invest the and a wide range of features aimed to improve
wealth derived from oil for the good of all business efficiency such as vertically
businesses and residents of Abu Dhabi, to integrated industry clusters, Kizad will
maximise the benefit of the Emirate’s contribute significantly to the future prosperity
abundant natural resources, and to add of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates
value to the Emirate’s GDP. (UAE). Locating in Kizad will enable businesses
to fully participate in the opportunity created
Meeting this aim requires diversification of by Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Abu Dhabi’s industrial base. Kizad should be
seen as a statement of intent by the It was not enough simply to envision the
Government of Abu Dhabi; an industrial type of facilities and infrastructure necessary
development of unprecedented scale, ambition for ultimate success; it takes a government
and vision. Stretching over an extraordinary with the ambition, resources and commitment
417 sq km, Kizad is positive proof of the of Abu Dhabi to make it happen. Kizad is
Government’s intent, creating a wealth of the realisation of that vision. The industrial
opportunities for all who wish to take them. zone of tomorrow.
5. Kizad 08 Introduction 09
ABU DHABI —THE PLACE
TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAy/
FROM DESERT LANDSCAPE TO
THRIVING BUSINESS HUB, ABU DHABI
HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A
DYNAMIC MODERN CITY, RICH WITH
PEOPLE, ENTERPRISE AND CULTURE.
Abu Dhabi has also carved itself a reputation
as a leading tourism destination, with five-star
hotels and resorts, top golf courses and leisure
facilities, and superb cultural attractions.
Development of Abu Dhabi Airport continues
THE CITY OF TOMORROW apace while projects such as Yas Island, to
In just a couple of generations, Abu Dhabi has the East of the Capital, and the Desert Islands
transformed itself from a desert landscape into a project, to the West of the Emirate, cover many
thriving business hub surrounded by lush thousands of hectares and include a wealth of
residential communities. Home to many talented tourist attractions and nature reserves.
and skilled professionals and Capital of the UAE,
Abu Dhabi is a dynamic modern city rich with Abu Dhabi itself has many scenic developments
impressive architecture, at the forefront of global such as the Corniche where families can enjoy
green initiatives and planning for the next being beside the sea or go for a leisurely stroll.
generation’s transformation. From a cultural perspective, the city will
reinforce its place on the world stage when
From a commercial perspective, Abu Dhabi the Guggenheim Museum at Saadiyat Island
is widely recognised as a prime location to opens. The opening of The Louvre, the first
do business. With the Government investing outpost for the Parisian icon, will further
billions of dollars in diversification and enhance Abu Dhabi’s image as a leading
infrastructure, the Emirate is rapidly becoming arts centre.
one of the world’s primary hubs for economic,
commercial and corporate activity. Work is Abu Dhabi has a growing reputation for sporting
already underway in developing key industrial events with excellent cricket and football stadia
sectors, such as Transport, Manufacturing, and annual events on the golf and tennis circuits.
Tourism and Healthcare, to attract leading In 2009 the Emirate staged its first Formula One
regional and multinational companies. race at Yas Island with The Yas Marina Circuit
The goal is to assert Abu Dhabi’s standing as an quickly endearing itself to racegoers as one of
international hub, with these sectors alone the most beautiful of the season.
expected to grow at more than 7.5% annually.
These developments not only improve the
A melting pot of over 150 nationalities live quality of life of residents and the enjoyment
and work in the UAE, lured here by year-round of visitors, they also ensure that the specialists
sunshine and the chance to enjoy a tax-free needed for Abu Dhabi’s industrial expansion can
lifestyle in one of the world’s most be easily recruited and retained to pass on
progressive cities. their knowledge and experience to local talent.
6. Kizad 010 Introduction 011
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE
KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMy/
From the outset, Kizad
has been a cornerstone
of Abu Dhabi Economic
Vision 2030, one of The
means by which ambitious,
long-term targets will
be delivered.
The economic benefits are obvious – by 2030,
Kizad will be expected to contribute up to 15%
of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP. It will be a powerful
magnet for foreign direct investment, with
global business locating large-scale primary
KIZAD AND ABU DHABI ECONOMIC VISION 2030 and downstream manufacturing facilities in the
Planning tomorrow, today. From the outset, Industrial Zone. It is anticipated that between
Kizad has been a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi 60% and 80% of the goods manufactured
Economic Vision 2030. It is the means by which within Kizad will be exported, adding further
a number of ambitious, long-term targets will value to the nation’s economy.
be delivered, and marks a substantial drive
towards diversification of the economy in Kizad’s strategy is to attract world-class
pursuit of sustainable growth less dependent companies and to establish international
on the oil and gas industries. Its purpose is, industry best practices throughout the Zone.
in part, to create the range and number of Global and local companies alike will find
opportunities necessary to recruit, retain and in Kizad the business efficiencies, market
develop local and skilled expatriate talent to access, low cost operating environment and
build a sustainable knowledge economy whilst support, essential for long term competitive
reducing reliance on unskilled labour. advantage. Kizad will set new standards for
industrial zone infrastructure, environment and
Driven in part by Abu Dhabi’s long term operation, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global
population growth, one of Kizad’s foremost competitive advantage.
objectives is to increase the number of highly
skilled jobs available in Abu Dhabi, across a Companies locating to Kizad are very much
range of sectors and over the long term. These regarded as strategic partners, bringing
will be high quality jobs, drawing in expertise expertise and investment to the Emirate,
from around the world to create opportunities and in turn participating fully in the long-term
for Emiratis and expats living in the country to growth and success created by sustained
develop the skills and expertise to flourish on government investment. They will play an
a world stage. Kizad is expected, directly and essential role in creating tomorrow’s business
indirectly, to create more than 100,000 jobs. opportunities, today.
7. Kizad 10 Introduction 11
ADPC. A LEADER IN PORTS
MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DEVELOPMENT/
A master developer and regulator
of ports and industrial zones,
ADPC strives to be at The
forefront of progress.
resources
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a
master developer and regulator of ports
and industrial zones.
ADPC’s core objective is to facilitate the
diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy by
acting as an enabler for development and
trade. It will achieve this by managing
non-oil and military ports throughout the
Emirate, supporting partners with their
infrastructure projects and setting up new
companies and joint ventures with partners
who service and operate in the ports and
industrial zones sector.
ADPC was created in March 2006 as part of the
restructuring of the commercial ports sector
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and given
control and regulatory enforcement power
over all commercial ports assets previously
owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority.
ADPC strives to be at the forefront of progress
in industrial logistics and infrastructure and
is currently focused on creating one of the
world’s largest concentrations of industry
at Kizad.
8. Kizad 12 About Kizad 13
ABOUT KIZAD/
Transforming
industrial
zones today
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9. Kizad 14 About Kizad 15
KIZAD’S STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES/
With efficient access to markets,
lower operating costs and a
greater ease of doing business,
Kizad will give you a long term
competitive advantage.
With one of the world’s most advanced
deepwater seaports and world-class
infrastructure, Kizad will benefit from excellent
multimodal connectivity via sea, air, road
and rail networks, to ensure easy accessibility
to and from the Industrial Zone.
Strategically priced to help deliver Abu Dhabi’s
diversification plans, Kizad’s tenants will
UNIQUE benefit from some of the world’s most
Many factors influence the decision of where to competitive utility costs. With a Masterplan
locate a business, and Kizad sets out to address designed to create proximity to suppliers
the most critical of these, efficient access to and customers and many other business
markets, low operating costs and ease of doing efficiencies, Kizad will help to ensure that
business in a uniquely proactive way. manufacturing, trade and logistics industries
all enjoy a long term competitive advantage.
With its enormous size and strategically
planned approach, Kizad will inevitably become The infrastructure, location and transportation
one of the world’s foremost industrial zones. advantages all conspire to make success
It is set to become a hub for manufacturing, easier to achieve for companies based at
logistics and trade, across a number of sectors. Kizad. In addition, the team you meet, most
The planning and organisation of Kizad is with industrial backgrounds themselves,
designed to add value at every stage of the are trained to guide you through the set-up
supply chain, by enhancing productivity and process and help with Government
offering businesses efficiencies of scale, certification, to get your business up and
proximity, and market access. running in the shortest possible time.
10. Kizad 16 About Kizad 17
Outstanding access to global markets Connectivity
Locate Kizad on a World map, and the strength A world-class transportation infrastructure
of its strategic location immediately becomes underpins Kizad’s multimodal connectivity to
clear. Centrally situated between East and roads, ports, rail and air networks ensuring easy
Innovation in action, infrastructure West, Abu Dhabi is the ideal location for
businesses to tap into huge regional and global
accessibility to and from the Industrial Zone.
and service, Kizad combines all the
markets. Its world central location means Khalifa Port is being developed to accommodate
businesses in the Industrial Zone can access a the largest ships to ensure easy import of bulk
market of more than 4.5 billion consumers raw materials and export of finished goods.
advantages you need for success within four time zones of Abu Dhabi. Europe,
Russia, India and Africa are all easily reached
An ultra-modern facility, the port is already
active; receiving construction cargoes as well
in a world economy/
while the markets of the Far East Asia, Korea, as alumina for the Emal smelter at a dedicated
China and Japan are readily accessible. berth. Phase 1 will officially open for business in
Q4 2012. Following a flexible Masterplan for
Kizad will benefit from excellent access by sea development, Khalifa Port will be developed in
through its ultra modern deepwater seaport, stages and will eventually offer capacity of 15
Khalifa Port. Kizad is also directly connected to million TEUs (Twenty- Foot Equivalent Units) and
the markets of the UAE and the Middle East. 35 million tonnes bulk and breakbulk cargo.
The Industrial Zone and Khalifa Port have
access to the UAE’s excellent highway Meanwhile, the nearby Abu Dhabi International
network which links to the Gulf Cooperation Airport, Dubai International Airport and
Council (GCC) and wider Middle East. Abu Dhabi Al Maktoum International Airport have a
International Airport and Al Maktoum combined air freight capacity of 17 million
International Airport in Dubai are both less tonnes per annum.
than 30 minutes away, while the emerging
freight and passenger rail networks will link Within Kizad, innovations such as the Hot Metal
tenants at Kizad to the far corners of the Road, designed for moving molten aluminium,
Arabian Peninsula. and the Modular Path, which allows for the
unrestricted movement of ultra large structures,
offer significant advantages for tenants.
Located in the western side of Area A,
Internal Rail Network Modular Path the Modular Path has been designed to enable
large plant and equipment to be transported
directly between Khalifa Port and customers’
sites. The Modular Path is integrated with Abu
Dhabi’s highway network to enable the
movement of large loads and structures to the
City and the throughout the rest of the Emirate.
Roads in and around the Industrial Zone will be
international standard dual four-lane highways,
and dual three-lane arterial roads for efficient
movement of goods and traffic. Interchanges
are all constructed with bridges to further
facilitate the flow of traffic. The road network
links all major cities in the UAE, Oman, Qatar
and Saudi Arabia.
The option of dedicated rail links and
marshalling yards within Kizad also exists.
Etihad Railway is currently constructing the
UAE component of a planned Pan-Arabian rail
network linking Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia
with the European Union and Russia. It offers
the opportunity to integrate rail freight facilities
into the operating plan of investors’ plants, and
Kizad is keen to facilitate such bulk handling
capabilities into the Zone’s infrastructure.
Hot Metal Road
11. Kizad 18 About Kizad 19
Low Operating Cost Environment
Kizad can create competitively One of the major operating costs for industrial
companies is utilities which is why Abu Dhabi
As an example the Aluminium Cluster is
anchored by Emirates Aluminium (Emal), who
priced infrastructure solutions,
offers gas, water and electrical power at some will provide their feedstock to a number of
of the lowest rates in the world. Furthermore, users who will add value in the form of casting
Kizad can create competitively priced or forging processes. These in turn will supply
tailored to address the specific infrastructure solutions tailored to address the
specific utilities and logistics needs of major
tertiary companies with components for further
finishing and incorporation into finished
utilities and logistics needs of
manufacturing projects. products that will then go to the warehousing
and logistics businesses for distribution and
Kizad utilities and services include: export. The proximity the cluster brings allows
major manufacturing projects/ — Power
— Natural Gas
— Telecommunications
the establishment of Kizad’s Hot Metal Road;
a specially constructed roadway that enables
the transport and delivery of aluminium in
— Potable Water molten form, saving downstream manufacturers
— Industrial Process Water the considerable cost of re-melting ingots.
— Storm Water System
— Ground Water System Kizad‘s design includes industry clusters
— Combined Wastewater for Aluminium, Steel, Petrochemicals,
— Sewage Treatment Plant Pharmaceuticals, Food, Trade and Logistics,
— Treated Sewage Effluent/Irrigation Engineered Metal Products, Paper and more.
It is expected that these clusters will attract
In addition companies locating to Kizad will suppliers of specialist industry products as
enjoy a number of advantages arising from well as supporting industries, further
the design of the Masterplan. As Kizad was broadening the industry base.
a greenfield site its designers were able to
incorporate a number of innovative These industries will find Kizad’s land costs
features designed to create business and very attractive. They have been extensively
operational efficiencies for tenants. Foremost researched and benchmarked against regional
amongst these is the concept of vertically industrial zones to be highly competitive.
integrated clusters.
Currently in Abu Dhabi individuals and most
Vertically integrated clustering offers a number companies are not subject to tax on their
of important benefits. Each cluster is focused income. Furthermore, foreign companies
on a key primary industry, with a number of can opt for the ownership approach at Kizad
related midstream and downstream processes that best suits their business needs.
located close by. Other suppliers and service Here are some examples:
companies serving each stage of the value
chain will also be encouraged to establish — For companies involved in industrial
operations in the cluster. Value is created manufacturing activities, choosing a joint
throughout the industry value chain as follows: venture with a local company (taking up to
49% ownership) allows them to claim
— Anchor tenants produce basic materials exemption from import duties on raw
— Nearby mid-stream producers take the basic materials; goods manufactured in this case
materials as feedstock and produce will be exempt from customs duties when
value-added products exported to most GCC countries.
— Downstream producers also nearby in the
cluster produce finished goods using the — 100% foreign-owned companies can avoid
added value products duties on imported goods kept in bonded
— Specialist companies providing services and status in the Industrial Zone and re-
goods to support the companies in the exported from the UAE.
value chain are located close by.
Taken together the cost benefits above, ensure
that businesses at Kizad are well positioned to
Clustering per se is known to encourage be competitive in their industries and to drive
productivity and profitable synergy between growth in Abu Dhabi for the long term.
supplier and customer businesses.
The gathering of collective expertise creates
a business environment that fosters Research
and Development and the development of skills
and talent. Vertically integrated clustering is
designed to also create economies of proximity
by ensuring efficient supply lines and
encouraging timely availability of components
and process materials.
12. Kizad 20 About Kizad 21
ease of doing business
Kizad’s world-class infrastructure, transportation Every business in Kizad will have a dedicated
and logistics options, as well as its low operating Relationship Manager, based in the Zone.
cost environment not only promote business They are always on hand to provide any
efficiency they also make it easier for you to answer and service you require and to ensure
achieve your business goals. However, at Kizad timely processing of paperwork to obtain all
support for your business starts even before necessary licenses, clearances and
your operations begin. permits in a swift and efficient manner.
For example, Kizad’s development of a long-term
‘bankable’ agreement ensures easy access to REAL SOLUTIONS
project and investment finance. The Kizad Masterplan is designed to provide
outstanding services and infrastructure to
Kizad’s Business Development and Customer support companies and their employees.
Relationship Teams include industry specialists
who will help find the right plot for your business, A number of community District and Local
ease you through set up and government Centres are designed within the Masterplan
certification and ensure that your business’s to meet the daily requirements of working with
on-going administrative and business service in the Industrial Zone. These support services
needs continue to be met. will include mosques, medical clinics, civil
defense amenities together with associated
To make this happen, Kizad has refined the retail and F&B outlets.
‘One Stop Shop’ business services concept to
deliver unprecedented value and convenience For international and local companies looking
by facilitating relationships with Government for a location to establish their office buildings,
and Licensing Authorities, as well as utility the Kizad Masterplan includes a Business Park,
companies, to ensure rapid processing ideally located adjacent to Kizad’s main arterial
and approvals. road, to provide offices, commercial
showrooms, a business hotel, training and
One Stop Shop Services research facilities, retail and related services.
Investors looking to establish operations within
Kizad face a number of steps when dealing with SIMPLIFYING SETUP
Government Agencies to obtain the necessary Finding the ideal location for investors is
permits, licenses, approvals and clearances. one of the priorities of the management team.
Kizad is working to speed up this process by Kizad’s Business Services and Technical
creating simple, streamlined administrative Services Teams will work with investors
procedures for investors. to simplify set up from the land leasing
application process, plot allocation, the
Kizad has launched a One Stop Shop service Preliminary Agreement through to the signing
that responds to the needs and expectations of the Musataha Agreement, a long-term
of both local and international businesses. property right agreement that is registered
From a single location, all necessary at the Abu Dhabi Land Registry Department.
information and services related to establishing Signing the agreement ensures investors
businesses within the Industrial Zone will legally own all assets developed on their plot
be delivered by a single point of contact who of land within Kizad and acts as a supporting
will be an industry specialist with the skills, document for securing loans and mortgages
knowledge and understanding to respond related to an investor’s business.
effectively to investors’ requirements.
The One Stop Shop service will provide
advice and practical assistance for setting
up a business quickly and easily.
Initial services include fulfilling Human
Resources and immigration requirements,
utilities connections, waste management,
logistics and facilities management.
At Kizad, support for your business
starts even before your operations
begin, and continues with you every
step of the way/
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Masterplan/
Transforming
Industrial
Zones /
14. Kizad 24 Masterplan 25
EFFICIENCIES THROUGH
FORWARD PLANNING/
Kizad is dynamic and
comprehensively designed
for socio-economic
sustainability, thereby
ensuring successful
longevity.
Kizad consists of Areas A and B, on either
side of the E11 Highway. These areas are
dedicated for industrial and commercial
activities supported with ancillary uses,
such as community services and retail.
Because of its vast expanse, Kizad Area A
is purposely divided into specific area plans
MASTERPLAN to afford a myriad of industrial activities
In keeping with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision to ranging from aluminium production, trading
harness industrial diversification, Kizad is and logistics operations to healthcare
located on a 417 sq km greenfield site selected equipment manufacturing.
as a prominent gateway to capture regional
industrial development. Kizad benefits from Area B, although dedicated for industrial
adjacency to the state-of-the-art Khalifa Port, and commercial uses, further supports the
being located almost equidistant between industrial developments by providing support
Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as from extended services and amenities, such as workforce
frontage along the E11 Highway connecting residential communities and retail uses.
the two cities. An additional arterial roadway is Kizad is dynamic and comprehensively
planned, linking Kizad to Al Ain, the UAE’s designed for socio-economic sustainability
largest inland city. thereby ensuring successful longevity.
15. Kizad 26 Masterplan 27
High and low impact areas/
16. Kizad 28 Masterplan 29
Divided into distinct areas Ultra Modern Deepwater Seaport
Kizad will provide the necessary infrastructure Phase 1 of Khalifa Port, ADPC’s flagship port,
and services required to support industrial and is scheduled to open in Q4 2012 and will offer
business activities within a number of distinct Kizad tenants direct access to deepwater
areas structured to meet the needs of different loading and unloading facilities, enabling easy
industry types. The layout of the Industrial Zone import of bulk raw materials and export of
ensures land use compatibility by taking into finished goods.
account transportation impact and a range of
other conditions to ensure the environment in An ultra-modern facility, the port approach
each area is appropriate for the businesses to channel and basin have been dredged to a
be located within it. depth of 16 metres to accommodate the largest
container ships. Another key feature is the first
High Impact Industry Area semi-automated container terminal in the
This area will be tailored to the needs of region. The Port Island extends 6 km offshore,
industries, such as smelters, heavy machinery has a principal quay wall of 3.2 km and is linked
manufacturers, chemical and petrochemical to the mainland by a bridge 1 km long.
plants, glass and pulp and paper mills.
The Port’s flexible Masterplan provides
Light Industry Areas for phased capacity growth over the next
Light impact manufacturers such as food 40 years, in line with the development of Kizad.
packagers and processors and pharmaceutical Khalifa Port will initially offer an annual capacity
manufacturers, will be located between of 2 million containers a year plus 8 million
residential areas and high-impact industry areas. tonnes of bulk and breakbulk cargo. It will grow
over a number of phases and will eventually
These two areas will be further subdivided into be able to handle 15 million TEUs and
the industry clusters previously mentioned. 35 million tonnes of bulk cargo, with Emal
handling 4 million tonnes of cargo a year
Clean Areas at its exclusive berth.
The main focus within these areas is on
technological sectors, encompassing
alternative energy, incubator and research
facilities and electrical components.
Commercial Areas
Helping to create sustainable communities for
residents, staff and visitors, the commercial
areas will boast showrooms, shopping, leisure
and recreation facilities, service centres, a
hotel and business park.
Residential Areas
Kizad will provide workers with residential
communities offering comfortable
accommodation in convenient locations
as near to the workplace as UAE Regulations
allow. Recreational and entertainment facilities,
mosques, shops, medical and emergency
services are planned.
Ultra Modern Logistics Zoned Manufacturing Port Facility
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CHANGING THE FACE OF TOMORROW’S
BUSINESS, STARTING TODAY/
Kizad’s overriding aim is to
support the diversification
of Abu Dhabi’s industrial base
in Line with the provisions of the
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Cluster benefits
Kizad’s features ensure that different benefits
are offered to each cluster. However a solid
core of benefits are offered to all industries
who locate in the Industrial Zone:
— utstanding access to global markets
O
Kizad’s Clusters of Excellence — Strategic location of Abu Dhabi
Kizad’s overriding aim is to support the — Outstanding transportation
diversification of Abu Dhabi’s industrial base infrastructure - sea, air, road and rail
in line with the provisions of the Abu Dhabi
Economic Vision 2030. Accordingly, — Low operating cost environment
the industries targeted by Kizad are among — Low cost utilities
those highlighted by the Economic Vision as — Zero income tax environment
the primary and enabling industries required — Option of claiming exemption from GCC
to drive the nation forward. These include: customs duties on goods manufactured
in the Industrial Zone or of owning 100%
— Aluminium of a business and avoiding UAE duties
— Steel on goods imported and re-exported
— Engineered Metal Products through the Zone
— Petrochemicals and Chemicals — Clustering approach
— Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Equipment — Appealing UAE lifestyle helps to attract
— Food and retain high-quality staff
— Paper, Print and Packaging
— Trade and Logistics — Ease of doing business
— Mixed Use and others — Kizad’s Business Development Team of
trained engineers to help you optimise
While not all of these industries will be your location
housed in true vertically integrated clusters, — One Stop Shop to facilitate business
each is expected to contribute significantly set-up and Government certification
to Kizad’s success. — High quality local and expat workforce
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Aluminium/
Aluminium manufacturing
processes tend to be energy
intensive with the result that
locations able to offer low
power costs are well placed
to compete on a global level.
COMPETITIVE
Consumption of aluminium on a global level
has been increasing consistently, reaching
23.5 million tonnes in 2009. The Middle East
market has been increasing significantly in
response to demand from the manufacturing,
aerospace, transport and construction sectors.
The Kizad Aluminium Cluster is anchored by
Emal’s smelter, which will be the largest single
site smelter in the world. Downstream Kizad
is targeting rolling mills, extrusions, castings,
forgings and other downstream manufacturers
in areas such as construction, transportation,
packaging and engineered metal products.
Additionally, Kizad is consulting potential
tenants about their requirements for service
suppliers such as dross recyclers that require
easy access to a smelter.
The Hot Metal Road will cut re-melting costs
for midstream producers, while the proximity of
downstream producers and service suppliers
will generate business and operational
efficiencies which, supported by the low utility
costs available at Kizad, will offer all aluminium
companies the opportunity to be highly
competitive in the market place.
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Steel/
Strong local demand and
Abu Dhabi’s low utility costs
combine to create highly
attractive opportunities
for primary steel
manufacturing companies.
EFFICIENT
Steel manufacturers in the Middle East need to
be based close to port facilities to enable the
import of raw materials. With the Middle East
currently importing much of its steel, strong
local demand and Abu Dhabi’s low utility costs
combine to create a highly attractive
opportunity for a primary steel manufacturing
company to establish at Kizad. Adjacent to the
most advanced port in the region with potential
for a conveyor to bring raw materials from
port to plant, Kizad is well positioned to host
a steel industry cluster based around a major
steel producer.
Kizad’s vertically integrated Steel Cluster
is expected to centre on an anchor tenant
operating upstream plants such as DRI
production and Electric Arc Furnace melt shops.
These are expected to produce slab, bloom,
billets and strip steel. The cluster will also
include rolling mills, producing rebar, beams,
sheet steel, and downstream manufacturers
and service providers, all of which will benefit
from close proximity to each other. Downstream
manufacturers in the engineered metal
products sector will enjoy the same advantage.
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ENGINEERED METAL PRODUCTS/
KIZAD’S VERTICALLY INTEGRATED
ENGINEERED METALS CLUSTER
HAS BEEN MASTER PLANNED TO
OFFER METAL MANUFACTURING AND
FABRICATION INDUSTRIES SIGNIFICANT
COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES.
FLEXIBLE
Kizad’s vertically integrated Engineered Metals
Cluster has been master planned to offer metal
manufacturing and fabrication industries
significant commercial advantages,
unprecedented levels of business efficiency,
profitability and sustainability.
Kizad’s Engineered Metals Cluster brings
together basic producers in the Aluminium,
Steel and Petrochemicals/Chemicals Clusters
together with downstream metals
manufacturers, in a single integrated
environment. It will also play host to service
providers, such as laboratories and testing
facilities, and industrial gas suppliers, that all
benefit from working closely with one another.
For an industry with potentially high power
requirements, Abu Dhabi’s low utility costs
create a significant business advantage,
helping to reduce overheads and boost profits
for resident businesses.
While not a true vertically integrated cluster,
the close proximity of downstream producers
and service suppliers will generate business
efficiencies which, supported by the low utility
costs available at Kizad, will offer engineered
metals companies the opportunity to be highly
competitive in the market place.
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petrochemicals and chemicals/
The Petrochemical/Chemical
Cluster will be in close proximity
to large scale petrochemical
producers supporting a range
of downstream processors
and chemical manufacturers.
CONNECTED
With petrochemical and chemical
manufacturing processes tending to be energy
intensive and requiring raw materials from the
oil and gas industries, locations able to offer
feedstocks and low utility costs are well
positioned to compete on a global level.
The petrochemicals industry in the Middle East
is projected to continue growing slightly ahead
of world demand, at around 4% per annum.
It is a market which responds to the economic
health of the region and profitability springs
from efficient operation. Kizad is ideally placed
to capitalise on both drivers.
The Kizad Petrochemical/Chemical Cluster
will be in close proximity to large scale
petrochemical producers supporting a range
of downstream processors and chemical
manufacturers. The convenient location
of Khalifa Port offers the efficient onward
shipment of petrochemical and chemical
bulk solid, liquid and gas cargoes.
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PHARMACEUTICALS AND
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT/
Abu Dhabi’s focus on health
and its high population growth
are twin drivers of its interest
in the pharmaceutical and
healthcare equipment industries.
EXPANDING
Abu Dhabi’s focus on health which drives its
interest in the pharmaceutical and healthcare
equipment industries, are laid out in Abu Dhabi
Economic Vision 2030.The Emirates’ high
population growth is another driver which
should encourage pharmaceutical and
healthcare equipment companies to consider
setting up in Kizad.
Pharmaceutical sales in the UAE exceeded
US $1 billion in 2009, while the GCC market was
valued at over US$8 billion. Forecasts suggest
that this will grow between 4 and 5% annually.
Pharmaceuticals is a key industry for the GCC,
which has specific health issues and rising
demand for new and better treatments.
The ability to develop and manufacture these
locally, will offer companies a significant
advantage compared to the cost of importing,
and is an industry sector keenly supported
by the Abu Dhabi Government. Pharmaceutical
manufacturers will find in Kizad an environment
focused on meeting the demands of
a modern industry.
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food/
the ability to develop and
manufacture food products
locally will offer companies
a significant advantage
compared to the cost of
importing them.
APPETISING
Seen as a key enabling industry in the
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the market
for food products is also driven by the
Emirate’s high population growth. The UAE
food market exceeded US $4 billion in 2009,
with forecasts suggesting that it will grow
between 4 and 5% annually driven partially
by rising domestic incomes.
Food is a key industry for the GCC, which
imports a large proportion of both staple and
processed goods. The ability to develop and
manufacture these locally will offer companies
a significant advantage compared to the cost
of importing, and is an industry sector keenly
supported by the Abu Dhabi Government.
Food manufacturers will find in Kizad an
environment focused on meeting the demands
of a modern industry with attractive options
for upstream, midstream and downstream
producers. Low cost utilities, excellent
transportation and road access to local and
regional markets, present a compelling case
for food producers to invest in Kizad.
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PAPER, PRINT and PACKAGING/
ENERGY INTENSIVE AND HIGH VOLUME
WATER CONSUMING COMPANIES IN
THE PAPER PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
WILL ESPECIALLY BENEFIT FROM
KIZAD’S LOW COST UTILITIES.
AVAILABILITY
Paper manufacturing processes are also energy
intensive and consume a great deal of water.
Locations like Kizad with available low cost
utilities are ideal to help producers compete
on a global level.
The heavyweight and high distribution costs
of finished product creates a significant
opportunity for a locally-based primary
manufacturer. Excellent access to the
increasingly important markets of India
and China further enhance the prospects
for the sector.
The Kizad Paper Cluster is expected to be
anchored by a large capacity paper and
paperboard mill supplying roll and cut sheet
product. The close proximity of this facility
to other businesses within Kizad will be ideal
for the printing, publishing and packaging
industries, all of which will be in demand.
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TRADE and logistics /
the trade and logistics
operations necessary to support
industries locating to Kizad are
moving ahead and a Warehouse
and Logistics Park is already
under development.
EMERGING
As the opening of Khalifa Port and Kizad moves
closer by the day, planning for the trade and
logistics operations necessary to support
industries in the Zone is moving ahead.
A Warehouse and Logistics Park is being
developed in Kizad’s Area A for logistics units.
It comprises pre-built warehouses and leased
land plots for occupiers and third party
logistics providers to build their own facilities.
The idea behind this project is to provide
warehouses that meet the requirements of
storage, cargo and other logistical operators
within Kizad.
Investors will be able to lease land plots ranging
in size from 15,000 sq m to 500,000 sq m within
the 2.1 sq km Logistics Cluster in Area A.
The total land area allocated for pre-built
warehouses is 400,000 sq m. Development
of the warehouses is planned in two phases.
The first phase will comprise 100,000 sq m of
prebuilt warehouses with a mixture of modular
units from 1,000 sq m. Each unit will provide for
10% of office content. The warehouses,
to be developed will have a design efficiency
of 90% and will be fitted with air-conditioned
units and loading docks.
An investor planning to build his own
warehouse and logistics facility will be granted
a long-term Land Agreement; whereas an
investor interested in prebuilt facilities, both
standard and bespoke, will be entitled to enter
a long-term Lease Agreement.
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MIXED USE AND OTHER INDUSTRIES/
Smaller clusters or industries
that do not fit the standard
vertically integrated cluster
definition can still take
advantage of Kizad’s benefits.
ACCOMMODATING
Of course not all industries that seek to take
advantage of Kizad’s key benefits; access to
markets, low cost utilities and ease of doing
business will fit into the clusters described
previously. For this reason Kizad has a Mixed
Use Cluster which can house businesses from
a variety of industries and still offer
unprecedented value.
Smaller clusters or industries which Kizad
targets under the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision
2030, but do not fit the standard vertically
integrated cluster definition, may also be
placed in the Mixed Use Cluster or close
to other customers or suppliers.
The industries which have been identified
in this respect so far are as follows:
— Glass
— Oilfield Equipment and Supplies
— Non Ferrous Metals
— High Technology and Clean Technology
— Construction Materials and Equipment
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facilities/
Making
the
vision
reality/
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REAL SOLUTIONS/
To create a world-class
business and manufacturing
facility, Kizad is committed
to providing outstanding
services and infrastructure
for companies and their
employees.
Local Centres
These Local Centres are community focused,
and will offer a range of ancillary facilities and
services to meet the needs of people living
Kizad is being developed as a premier regional within a 2 km radius. There are four Local
industry and logistics hub, midway between Centres planned, each with their own mix,
Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Zone will be a which may include a local mosque, general
world-class industry production centre retail facilities and other related amenities.
that services a wide range of light, medium
and heavy industries. The Local Centres are positioned at strategic
locations within the Industrial Zone, ensuring
To create a world-class business and easy access to key services. Day-to-day
manufacturing facility, Kizad is committed services will be within walking distance of
to providing outstanding services and most workplaces, thereby reducing the need
infrastructure to support companies and to use vehicles for short trips within the site.
their employees.
Business Park
The Business Park will be located adjacent
District Centres to Kizad’s main arterial road, and it is proposed
Designed to support a population within a within the Masterplan to provide offices,
4 km radius, the District Centres will provide commercial showrooms, a business hotel,
a range of facilities and services to meet training and research facilities, associated
the daily requirements of people working retail and related services.
and living close by.
The Business Park will act as a natural meeting
Development of two large District Centres is place with well-landscaped surroundings and
planned. Each will have their own distinct shaded piazzas for business and socialising.
characteristics and features to fit alongside
their respective industrial operations and land An ideal place for international and local
use requirements. A District Centre will typically companies to establish their HQ office buildings,
have a Jumma mosque, medical clinic, civil investors have the option to secure a plot of
defense, some associated retail, food and land to build their own premises or then enter
beverage outlets and other related community into a long term agreement for a planned
facilities and services. bespoke building.
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SIMPLIFYING SETUP/
Finding the ideal location
for your business is one
of the priorities of the
management team.
The Musataha Agreement –
A finance enabler
Business owners that have completed all stages
of the land leasing process are invited to sign
a Musataha Agreement. This is a long-term
property right agreement that is capable of
being registered at the Abu Dhabi Land Registry
Department in the name of the investor.
LAND LEASING PROCESS
Making sure companies find their optimum Signing the agreement ensures the investor
location within Kizad is of paramount legally owns all assets developed on their plot
importance. The first step to satisfying this of land within Kizad while they reside at the
aim is for interested parties to fill out an Industrial Zone, and guarantees tenure provided
Industrial Project Application (IPA) or a Logistics the business operates within the terms of its
Project Application (LPA) form, both of which license. It also acts as a supporting document
can be downloaded from www.kizad.com and for securing loans and mortgages related to
www.adpc.ae. These two forms differ according an investor’s business.
to the type of facility or operation the
interested party plans to establish. In certain cases, Kizad will enter into direct
agreements with an investor’s lenders thereby
After completion of the appropriate form, strengthening the security package an investor
Kizad’s Business Services and Technical is capable of offering for raising capital. Such
Services Teams will review the application. support is offered to ensure business owners
It will then be sent on to the Plot Allocation can access the capital for establishing operations
Committee, which assigns the best plot of land in the Industrial Zone and secure long term
for the applicant’s business. The next stage financial stability.
involves talks between the applicant and Kizad
before a final agreement on the venture being All companies entering into the Musataha
established in the Industrial Zone is reached. Agreement are subject to Kizad’s rules
and regulations, which are in place to
The applicant may then opt for a Preliminary establish a safe, efficient and sustainable
Agreement allowing time to complete the business environment.
required conditions precedent or move on to
signing the final agreement. For this purpose, Leasehold Agreements
Kizad has developed a bankable instrument For investors who wish to secure agreements
that enhances access to third party finance to rent or lease buildings a standard long-term
and investment. lease agreement will be utilised.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
AND SUSTAINABILITY/
Kizad’s commitment to
environmental stewardship
goes far beyond the borders
of the industrial zone.
SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE
Delivering an industrial zone that fuels
Abu Dhabi’s economic engine and establishes
it as a source of pride for the nation is the
ultimate objective. In achieving this, however,
we are determined to minimise the local
environmental impact.
Kizad’s approach involves a Sustainability Plan
to integrate sound practices and environmental
protection into the Industrial Zone’s operation
in order to preserve the quality and integrity
of the environment both within and beyond
the Zone. Kizad will uphold environmental
protection standards by working with all
customers to ensure responsible
environmental initiatives, technologies,
processes and practices are implemented
throughout the Industrial Zone.
An integrated waste management system and
strategy for the provision of efficient, safe,
and commercially profitable waste disposal
is planned. The initiative will involve recycling
operations and services that are designed to
the highest environmental standards, improving
the efficiency of municipal, industrial and
hazardous waste.
These initiatives are exemplified by the design
of Khalifa Port, which won ‘The Environment
Protection Award’ in the Seatrade Middle East
and Indian Subcontinent Awards 2010.
This was awarded for efforts to protect the
Ras Ghanada corals and marine ecosystem,
and the construction of a US$ 240 million
environmental breakwater to further protect
marine life. One of a number of awards, this
signifies the commitment to environmental
stewardship by going far beyond the borders
of the Industrial Zone.
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TOMORROW’S BUSINESS
EDGE, DELIVERED/
Kizad presents investors
and businesses around the
world with an unrivalled
opportunity to participate in
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Kizad offers an unparalleled business
environment and strategic location in the
Middle East between the West and Asia;
political stability; excellent hard and soft
infrastructure; effective governmental systems
and administration; a favourable fiscal regime
and abundant levels of energy resources.
It also provides a modern information
and telecommunications infrastructure; a
favourable intellectual property protection
environment and financial resources for
investment. And of course, there are no taxes
on personal and corporate income, capital
gains and sales.
Kizad’s workforce is assured a high quality
of life in a rapidly developing city of more
than 150 nationalities. They will benefit
Success from a safe and attractive lifestyle, offering
Seizing tomorrow, today. Kizad is committed entertainment, sporting events, tourist
to establishing an environment in which attractions and culture. With an open policy
investors, companies and employees will thrive. on foreign talent, businesses are welcome
Companies that establish in the Industrial Zone to hire from outside the UAE.
will have access to an excellent quality of life
in a business-friendly environment that creates Above all, Kizad presents investors and
a long term competitive advantage. Benefits businesses around the world an unrivalled
include world-class infrastructure in an ideal opportunity to benefit from and participate in the
location, making Abu Dhabi the perfect spot prosperity created by Abu Dhabi Economic Vision
for companies and employees alike. 2030. Delivering tomorrow’s success, today.
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