Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) has officially inaugurated Metal Park, the world’s first pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem. The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.
Spanning a total area of 450,000 square metres and developed with an investment of AED 430 million (USD 117.1 million), Metal Park is positioned as a next-generation industrial operating model that brings together sector-specific infrastructure, logistics, and specialised services for the metals industry on a single platform. The project aims to offer an integrated and scalable ecosystem as an alternative to the traditional capital-intensive and fragmented industrial structure.
Integrated infrastructure and flexible scaling model
Metal Park enables companies to grow gradually in line with demand while significantly reducing the need for high upfront investment. This approach improves capital efficiency, shortens time-to-market, and enhances operational predictability. The facility operates across both the Free Zone and the Mainland, featuring a Production Hub, Storage Hub, and Business Centre.
The ecosystem currently hosts 27 members, with on-site metal processing activities already underway. Shared specialist services, high capacity secure storage areas, and integrated commercial support help streamline operational processes. In addition, the integrated logistics infrastructure of KEZAD Group and AD Ports Group creates a seamless value chain extending from production to storage and outbound logistics.
Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO of AD Ports Group, stated that Metal Park lowers market entry barriers for industrial investments and strengthens Abu Dhabi’s competitiveness in advanced manufacturing. Vahid Fouladkar, CEO of Metal Park, emphasised that the project is not merely an industrial zone, but an innovative business model that enables metals companies to scale in a smart, flexible, and sustainable manner.
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