AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a subsidiary of the National Holding Group, marking a significant step toward enhancing the UAE’s food security infrastructure.
This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, significantly expanding the port’s storage capacity for strategic food commodities and reinforcing its role as a leading regional logistics and trade hub.
The later stages of the project also anticipate the launch of an advanced grain processing plant, ultimately resulting in a fully integrated industrial complex featuring cutting-edge facilities for processing and storing various types of grains.
Saif Al Mazrouei CEO – Ports Cluster AD Ports Group
“This 50-year agreement with Emirates Food Industries Group marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to support the UAE’s food security ambitions. By providing access to our advanced infrastructure and integrated logistics solutions, we are creating a robust platform that will enhance the efficiency and resilience of the nation’s food supply chain.”
Joseph Abdo, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Food Industries Group, said that, “This project represents a transformative step in significantly enhancing and advancing our industrial and operational capabilities in the food sector.”
“Our long-term collaboration with AD Ports Group is a strategic imperative, which will contribute directly to the UAE’s food security objectives. The access to Khalifa Port’s world-class facilities will enable us to optimise our supply chain, expand our storage capacity, and ensure a consistent flow of essential food products to meet the growing regional demand,” Abdo added.
According to the statement, the initiative aims to establish a modern and sustainable complex with advanced capabilities for grain storage and processing supported by the latest state-of-the-art industrial and operational technologies.
Furthermore, this AD Ports-Emirates Food Industries collaboration underscores the commitment of both parties to align with the UAE’s resilient vision, ensuring strategic grain reserves and a sustainable national food supply chain. With a robust and stable infrastructure, the complex will enable agile responses to shifting market demands and supply chain dynamics.
The 100,000 m2 facility is planned to have a storage capacity of approximately 150,000 Metric Tons. The leased plot is strategically located within Khalifa Port, to provide direct access to deep-water berths which can accommodate a full-load panamax.
