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ZonesCorp and Block 7Join Hands to Bring Advanced Manufacturing, Intelligent Living, Education, and R&D Facilities

Landmark agreement opens doors for reciprocal expansion of trade, investment, and technological development between both nations

Abu Dhabi Ports to foster an integrated business environment to facilitate greater industrial diversification and support Abu Dhabi’s position as a global centre of trade and industry

Etihad Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ZonesCorp to establish a railway logistics facility within the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).

Festival Seeks to Boost Abu Dhabi’s Status as Leading Regional Tourism, Leisure Destination

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Tilal Swaihan Festival Organizing Committee today signed a sponsorship agreement with ZonesCorp to support the Festival that aims to boost the tourism and leisure sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

AED138 million manufacturing facility to provide jobs for 424 people, set to expand to 807 employees in two years

Lulu Group to build cold storage for food processing and Lulu Logistics General Trading to develop warehouse for food storage

Abu Dhabi-UAE: 11 December, 2018 – As part of its continued commitment to the future of food processing and security in the UAE, ZonesCorp is participating in the event that serves as an ideal platform to promote regional food, beverage and hospitality sectors in collaboration with the Food Security Center – Abu Dhabi (FSCAD).

The project consists of 300 thousand square land in ICAD, involving a 250 million dirhams investment during first quarter of 2019, with the objective of creating opportunities logistics services for the oil and gas industry as well as localized manufacturing facilities. The future land will accommodate full pledged offices, warehouses, workshops, training centre, catering area, accommodations, showrooms as well as jetty berthing facility.

ZonesCorp is participating in Agriscape Exhibtion taking place on October 29th & 30th in Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

Agriscape is an international exhibition on agricultural investments, and it is organized by the Food Security Alliance.

Under this agreement, ZonesCorp is now eligible to issue various building permits and non-objection certificates related to its economic zones.

EFG is one of our most prestigious investors who made a significant contribution to the industrial development of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The factory was established in 2009 and was the first state-of-art integrated float glass facility in the UAE located within ZonesCorp Economic Zones. We are very happy to see EFG Achieve this [...]

Maj. Gen. Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, honored HE Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli, ZonesCorp Director General, praising the efforts of ZonesCorp and its outstanding contribution to achieving the objectives and vision of Abu Dhabi Police at the Partners Forum 2018

ZonesCorp to meet potential investors in Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon and Chandigarh

ZonesCorp is participating as a Platinum Sponsor in Abu Dhabi Week in India, organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. The event is held between the 5th and the 9th of February 2018 with the objective of showcasing multiple investment opportunities and to promote local industries and services in the UAE capital. In the first [...]

Dar Zayed for Family Care signed a memorandum of understanding with ZonesCorp. The objective of this MoU is to organize different programs that support youth in seeking employment opportunities and their sustainable development towards building a brighter future. This is line with Dar Zayed’s aim in developing and implementing projects that serve its objectives, as well as supporting youth through different events and activities.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received a delegation of the Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones, ZonesCorp, and discussed with them the role played by the corporation in advancing the industrial sector in the country.

ZonesCorp held the second meeting of its “Excellence Forum” initiative, which was hosted by Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, Director of Public Health and Research Department at HAAD, and Dr. Sheikha Al Dhahri, Executive Director of the Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector. ZonesCorp launched the Excellence Forum, an initiative in coordination with the Office of the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance. The initiative will see ZonesCorp host the winners of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Awards for Excellence in Government Performance and share their professional experiences first hand with fellow government employees.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 May 2017: ZonesCorp participated in the “Happy Workers” event organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization at the Workers City – Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of HE Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and HE Ohood Al Roumi, The Minister of Happiness.

New initiative aims to host winners of the Abu Dhabi Excellence Award for those who received the Executive Council President Award in Government Performance

Al Khyeli: The exhibition is a valuable opportunity to showcase the world of Abu Dhabi’s success in the industrial sector

ZonesCorp announces that it has signed 4 new deals with companies to build facilities in Al Ain Industrial City (AAIC).

Abu Dhabi, UAE: ZonesCorp unveiled a new development designed to support the growth of small and mediums-sized enterprises (SME) in Abu Dhabi on March 29th at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS). The new zone being developed by ZonesCorp will feature 261 prefabricated, ready-to-use units covering an area of just over 300,000sqm. Overall 80% of the units have been designated for warehousing and 20% light industrial units.

ZonesCorp unveiled plans for the development of ‘Rahayel City’, a new, world class, integrated ‘Auto Hub’ in Abu Dhabi. This major development, which was unveiled at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS-March 26) comes in response to a mandate by the Abu Dhabi Government to implement strategic plans to develop the automotive industry in the Emirate.

the Indian Ambassador, Mr Navdeep Singh Suri and First Secretary, Mr Dinesh Kumar accompanied the Director General of ZonesCorp, HE Saeed Eisa Al Khyeli on a tour of two workers residential cites in Mussafah, and the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD II). The delegation visited Workers Village and ICAD Residential City (IRC). During the tour the group visited the living quarters and extensive catering facilities.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - ZonesCorp has achieved board member status of the Elite Council led and hosted by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA). This is the culmination of efforts by ZonesCorp to promote and advance the culture of excellence and innovation within the organisation. Membership of this esteemed group came after a team from [...]

HE Falah Al Ahbabi says: we believe in an open–door policy and welcome any suggestion to develop our workplace

HE Falah Al Ahbabi, Chairman of ZonesCorp attended a ceremony for the opening of the Al Masaood Centre for Boat Services and Maintenance, which is the largest of its kind in the Middle East. The centre will provide a full range of services for all the clients of Al Masaood, for both local and international clients.

The food production sector in the Abu Dhabi has enjoyed continued growth in recent years, due to flourishing internal markets and growing export markets. The Emirate’s ability to produce high-quality, competitive and value-added goods, accompanied by a strong logistics network and its strategic geographic location has seen it emerge as one of the most important regional food production and processing centres. As such, ZonesCorp plays an important role in the development of this sector, currently housing 24 food production facilities that produce a wide range of products for the local and regional export markets in its dedicated Food Zones.

The Global Manufacturing and industrialisation Summit today announced details of one of the Summit’s showcase events, the Global Value Chain Market (GVCM), which is designed to bring businesses together by facilitating matchmaking and trade opportunities throughout the manufacturing sector.

As part of ZonesCorp’s efforts to help improve food security and diversify the economy within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, ZonesCorp joined the Abu Dhabi Food Security Alliance at the SIAL ME exhibition last week. ZonesCorp is planning to support the Alliance by encouraging local agriculture and livestock farming with a series of initiatives that will be announced in 2017. This comes alongside the announcement that ZonesCorp has created an enlarged and specialised ‘Food Zone’ designed to cater to the needs of a wide range of food producers.

ZonesCorp is delighted to announce its participation in SIAL Middle East this year on the 5th-7th December. During the exhibition ZonesCorp is planning to unveil its dedicated new Food and Beverage Zones in the Industrial city of Abu Dhabi (ICADIII) and Al Ain.

TRA to ensure highest levels of cyber protection at ZonesCorp

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has released the results of its 2nd Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Project for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for 2016. The project established the GHG inventory framework for Abu Dhabi and delivered a comprehensive data set for the largest contributing sectors: energy(including electricity and water production, oil and gas, manufacturing and transport), industrial processes, agriculture, land use change and forestry and waste.

Abu Dhabi (UAE), XXX, 2016: As part of its comprehensive programme of visits to its investors, a delegation representing the different departments from the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), headed by H.E. Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli, Director General of ZonesCorp visited the headquarters of the Al Masaood Group. The delegation was received [...]

Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 30, 2016: The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones  (ZonesCorp) is delighted to announce that it has signed a deal with Al-Nakheel Hygienic Paper Manufacturing Company LLC., at the Hannover Messe Industrial Fair worth AED 335m (US$91m) for the construction of a new production facility. Al-Nakheel manufactures ‘Fine’ tissues, the well-known [...]

Abu Dhabi, 26 April 2016: Nestlé Waters has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ZonesCorp to build a 100 million Emirati Dirhams water factory in Abu Dhabi. The 30-year lease covers a 43,000 m2 plot, with construction beginning this year and opening planned for 2018. The completed factory is expected to provide up to [...]

Hannover Messe is the world’s largest industrial fair.

The yearly campaign targets the Corporation’s staff in addition to the workers within the industrial projects in the industrial cities.

On the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) is showing its support for the brave soldiers of the UAE’s armed forces and the country’s Leadership by distributing flags to all of [...]

ABU DHABI: The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones, ZonesCorp, has organised, in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, the “Faster’s Iftar” (Iftar Sa’im) initiative at Al Hameem labour city, as part of its ongoing efforts to support charitable projects and community initiatives, as well as promoting the principles of giving and the spirit [...]

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide the highest levels of safety and security for all the workers, factories and facilities located in its industrial cities, ZonesCorp conducted recently extensive fire and chemical leakage drills at Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD)’s Gulf Fluor facilities, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense and [...]

ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of the Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), today inaugurated the Gulf Fluor's fluorides complex at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). Sheikh Hamed cut the red traditional ribbon and then took a tour [...]

Food Security Centre Abu Dhabi and ZonesCorp sign agreement

Highlights from Happiness Carnival 2019

ZonesCorp, in cooperation with Tabadul Team from the Abu Dhabi Excellence Program

Launching the Happy Winter Initiative in collaboration with ADNOC distribution company. 5000 winter bags were distributed to workers in the City  of "Al Otaiba Projects”.

The workshop aimed at familiarizing investors in all industrial sectors with the conformity schemes for products, and services developed by QCC to improve performance and build the desired environment that meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

ZonesCorp organized a lecture entitled "The Importance of Exercise" in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The lecture was given by Dr. Khaled Khalifa Daghman who discussed the importance of sports and the risks of obesity on public health, and how to calculate the ideal weight.

As part of the Holy Month of Ramadan ZonesCorp organized a religious lecture by Dr. Omar Shaker in its cultural center in cooperation with the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Dr. Shaker clarified and explained the core practices for the holy month of Ramadan such as fasting and increasing good deeds.

In line with the Year of Giving initiative, and as part of ZonesCorp’s wider efforts  to enhance its integration with levels of society in the UAE, a delegation from ZonesCorp visited the Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs Centre, where it was warmly welcomed by a group of ‘the determined ones’. During the [...]

HE Saeed Eisa Al Khyeli, Director General of ZonesCorp commented: "ZonesCorp values the health of all its employees and is working hard to promote healthy lifestyles within the organisation. He added: Health and wellbeing have a significant effect on productivity of any organisation; these lectures are designed to educate ZonesCorp employees on the long term benefits of [...]

During the workshop, Ms. Hanan Al-Sammak highlighted the importance of setting goals to achieve a happy and positive work environment. This was followed by an open discussion between the employees of ZonesCorp and Ms. Hanan about how to achieve this in practice. The ZonesCorp "Positivity and Happiness at Work" initiative involves periodic sessions with all [...]

This follows the development, documentation & implementation of a comprehensive, integrated management system for quality, and environmental management systems (MS) according to the latest versions of 2015, and occupational health & safety MS OHSAS 18001:2007, and the integration of the three systems as per the international standard Pas 99, beside the ISO 27001:2013 for information [...]

H. E. Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli honored a group of employees for the dedication and Hard work. Mr. Samer Al Haira Mr. Talal Abdelaziz Mr. Sultan Al Qubaisi Mr. Naser Al Mansoori Mr. Majed  Tarish Ms. Amna Al Darmaki We wish them all the success.

Staff mark Flag Day by raising the UAE flag in a ceremony outside Zonescorp Main building

In line with 2016 being declared the Year of Reading in the UAE, ZonesCorp hosted the donate2Read campaign organized by Takatof. The event aims at donating toys in exchange of books in order to encourage kids to read. ZonesCorp Staff participated in the donate2read event. The collected toys will be distributed in ifernt refugee’s camps [...]

ZonesCorp hosted a workshop entitled Discharge of Industrial Wastewater aimed at educating the ZonesCorp team and our Investors on the laws and regulations governing the disposal and treatment of industrial wastewater. Participating in the workshop were officials from the Regulation and Supervision Bureau and the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company who described the role that [...]

In collaboration with the health authority in Abu Dhabi, ZonesCorp has organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to increase understanding of the disease and the importance of regular check-ups in its prevention and cure. The campaign coincides with the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October of each year. The event, which was attended by [...]

As part of an internal education initiative taking place within ZonesCorp we are inviting our investors to come and present their companies to staff at all levels. The main aim of this initiative is to establish better communication and working relationships with our investors, to better understand their needs and help us to enhance our [...]

In support of the economic relations between the UAE and the Republic of China, a delegation from ZonesCorp, headed by HE Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli, Director-General of the ZonesCorp joined the Department of Economic Development on a visit to Shanghai between 16 and October 20. The delegation had meetings with senior Chinese officials and [...]

HE Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli, Director General of ZonesCorp, meets with Akio Kori, President & Chief Executive Officer of Adeka Corporation from Japan to discuss the expansion of ADEKA’s current production lines on ZoneCorp acreage