(MENAFN- Mid-East) 12 new F & B customers in TECOM Group's dedicated industrial district represent
investment of approximately AED 800 million
Dubai Industrial City notes 17% growth in total customer numbers in 2023 with more
than 1,000 industry leaders now based across its six sector-specific zones
Leading regional manufacturing hub's 'Make Brilliance' global awareness platform
spotlights significance of mobility in food security at Gulfood 2024
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Industrial City is reporting robust annual growth for
2023 with 12 new F & B customers joining the district during the year, cementing its role as a proponent of advanced manufacturing and the regional circular economy.
The new F & B customers represent cumulative investments worth AED 800 million, reflecting the appeal of Dubai Industrial City, one of TECOM Group PJSC's 10 dedicated business destinations for six strategic economic sectors, to food manufacturers and innovators from around the world. Overall customer growth reached 17% during 2023, with more than 1,000 local, regional, and global manufacturing leaders, including F & B industry innovators and heavyweights, now based at the district.
The district's leadership revealed this growth on the side-lines of Gulfood 2024, the world's
largest annual F & B trade exhibition held in Dubai on 19-23 February. The industrial hub is showcasing innovations from 10 customers including Patchi, Al Barakah Dates, and Barakat Quality Plus at the event, as well as spotlighting the crucial role of mobility in food security through its Make Brilliance global awareness campaign.
“Advanced manufacturing is the cornerstone of global food security, and it must be
relentlessly promoted to ensure a sustainable food system for generations to come,” said
Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group PJSC.
“A resilient circular economy can accelerate nutrition security by conserving resources and
creating new economic opportunities, and we are proud to catalyse such win-win solutions
for businesses, the environment, and future generations through the holistic ecosystem that is Dubai Industrial City's F & B zone.”
More than 300 factories are operational at Dubai Industrial City, which was established in
2004 with an intelligent and sector-focused masterplan to foster collaboration and minimise
waste reduction in the base metals, machinery, minerals, F & B, transport, and chemical sectors.
The district's F & B zone, which spans 23.5 million sq., is home to global and regional F & B industry giants such as Asmak, Barakat Quality Plus, and Silver Line Gate Group. Dubai Industrial City's sector-specific infrastructure, including industrial lands, storage and logistics spaces, and cold-storage facilities, enables national socioeconomic and environmental mandates by supporting advanced agricultural practices and sustainable production.
“Strategies like Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', Operation 300bn, and National Food
Security Strategy 2051 are creating a future where food is abundant, accessible, and
nutritious for all, and Dubai Industrial City's commitment to this vision is unwavering,” said
Saud Abu Alshawareb.
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Dubai Industrial City's performance underscores its dedication to cultivating a dynamic and
competitive F & B sector in the UAE as well as its continued support for innovation and
sustainability to enable advanced manufacturing for global good.
The district's connectivity to critical local and national road networks, Al Maktoum
International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, and an Etihad Rail terminal strengthen the supply chain
of its F & B customers such as A.P. Moller – Maersk, which opened the doors to its first cold store in the UAE, at Dubai Industrial City last year to safeguard the integrity of perishables in its operations.
Dubai Industrial City is spotlighting the role of mobility as a pillar to raise food security
through its Make Brilliance global awareness campaign at Gulfood 2024. Make Brilliance
was launched in 2023 as the district entered a strategic partnership with the UAE's Ministry
of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to boost food security to support the
National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Among the region's largest manufacturing and logistics hubs, Dubai Industrial City is part of
TECOM Group's portfolio of business districts that include Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media
City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International
Academic City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Science Park.
About Dubai Industrial City:
Dubai Industrial City provides intelligent infrastructure and integrated solutions for manufacturers and businesses.
Part of TECOM Group, it is a key stakeholder in the Operation 300bn strategy, which aims to develop the UAE's industrial sector and enhance its role in stimulating the national economy.
The hub is home to a wide range of customers in sector-specific zones, including major local and multinational organisations such as Nutridor, A P Moeller Maersk, IFFCO Group, Silver Line Gate Group, Unilever, Patchi, Al Khayyat Investments, Badia Farms, and Al Futtaim Logistics.
Offering a cost-effective and efficient business environment for the region's manufacturing sector, Dubai Industrial City today serves as an enabling ecosystem for manufacturing and logistics with its integrated offerings of industrial land, state-of-the-art warehousing, office space, retail space, showrooms, and worker accommodation.
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