KIZAD: Abu Dhabi's best kept secret

Khalifa Industrial Zones Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) unveiled to the Abu Dhabi and the rest of the world on November 13th 2010 and marks the emirates largest infrastructure project. The industrial Zone, which allows 100% foreign ownership and is situated at Taweelah (halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai) will prove to be an integral part of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

The magnitude of KIZAD is unprecedented since it’s 4 times bigger than Abu Dhabi Island, 2/3 size of Singapore, one quarter the size of Greater London (covering the distance from Canary Wharf to Slough) and has its own dedicated port. Its construction will continue until 2030 whereby over the years it will become a mega transport hub, linking its self to air, road, sea, and rail. It aims to become one of the largest industrial zones in the world, and by the year 2030 KIZAD aims to provide 150,000 jobs and to host around 100,000 residents-solidifying its importance to Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision.

Access to local, regional and international markets

KIZAD is the ideal location for businesses to tap into huge regional and global markets. Its world central location means businesses in the Industrial Zone can tap into a market of more than two billion consumers within four time zones. Europe, Russia, India and Africa, are all easily reached while the markets of the Far East - Asia, Korea, China and Japan are readily accessible.

KIZAD will benefit from excellent access by sea though its ultra modern deepwater seaport, Khalifa Port. KIZAD is also directly connected to the markets of the UAE and the wider Middle East. The Industrial Zone and Khalifa Port have excellent access to the UAE’s excellent highway network which links to the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) and wider Middle East. Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai are both less than 30 minutes away, while the emerging freight and passenger rail networks will link tenants at KIZAD to the far corners of the Arabian Peninsula.

Low cost operating environment

KIZAD can create competitively priced infrastructure solutions tailored to address the specific utilities and logistics needs of major manufacturing projects. One of the major operating costs for industrial companies is utilities, which is why Abu Dhabi offers gas, water and electrical power at some of the lowest rates in the world.

Ease of doing business

At KIZAD support for your business starts even before your operations begin. For example KIZAD’s development of a long term “bankable” agreement ensures easy access to project and investment finance. KIZAD’s Business Development and Customer Relationship Teams include industry people who will help find the right plot for your business, ease you through set up and government certification and ensure that your business’s on-going administrative and business service needs continue to be met.

To make this happen Kizad has refined the One Stop Shop business services concept to deliver unprecedented value and convenience by facilitating relationships with Government and Licensing Authorities as well as utility companies to ensure rapid processing and approvals.

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