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Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EGA named Sector Partner for Advanced Infrastructure at ‘Make it in the Emirates'
12 May 2025 17:56 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been confirmed as the Sector Partner—Advanced Infrastructure—by ADNEC Group, at the fourth edition of Make it in the upcoming edition will provide a leading platform to spotlight the latest advancements in industry, strengthen collaboration, and showcase investment opportunities—further cementing Abu Dhabi's role as a global centre for industrial innovation, strategic partnerships, and Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, said, 'Hosting Make it in the Emirates reflects ADNEC Group's ongoing commitment to supporting national priorities through our venues and platforms. As a space designed to enable collaboration and growth, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi brings together key stakeholders across sectors to help advance the UAE's industrial agenda. The presence of sector partners like EGA adds valuable perspective to the dialogue and reinforces the importance of strong industrial foundations in building a resilient, competitive economy.'Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, said, 'EGA is the heart of the UAE aluminium sector, one of the UAE's most important economic sectors. Our metal is the largest UAE export outside oil and gas. Our metal goes into UAE-made products from car parts to construction materials. Aluminium is just one part of our contribution."At EGA, we are focused on further localising our supply chain. Every year, we spend some 40% of our global procurement spend here in the UAE – for 2024, that was more than Dh8 billion spent on locally-sourced services and goods. EGA and the aluminium sector account for around 1.3% of the UAE GDP and support over 52,400 jobs across the country. At EGA, we are proud to Make it in the Emirates.'Make it in the Emirates gathers senior executives, industry leaders, policymakers, leading manufacturers, investors, and innovators from the UAE and beyond. The expanded fourth edition sets the stage for the future of manufacturing and long-term sustainable industrial it in the Emirates 2025 is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, organised by ADNEC Group, and held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and event serves as a global platform for investment, collaboration, and place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 22, 2025, the event will host over 700 exhibitors and welcome 30,000 visitors across 68,000 square meters of exhibition space, spanning 12 key industrial the Sector Partner for Advanced Infrastructure, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)—one of the world's biggest aluminium producers and the UAE's largest industrial company outside oil and gas—plays a crucial role in bolstering domestic manufacturing and driving industrial nearly 50 years, EGA has been a pioneer of the UAE's industrial sector, helping position the nation as the world's fifth-largest aluminium producer and exporting to over 50 integrated global operations—from bauxite mining to alumina refining, smelting, and recycling—reflect Make it in the Emirates' focus on sustainability and aluminium sector supports over 52,000 jobs, with EGA's metal fuelling industries like construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and packaging. Around 10% of EGA's metal is sold locally to firms manufacturing for domestic and global markets.
Gulf Business
06-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Dubai: Jafza marks 40 years, reports Dhs713bn in non-oil trade in 2024
Image: Dubai Media Office/ JAFZA Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World's flagship free zone, generated Dhs713bn in non-oil trade in 2024, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase from 2023, according to figures released as the hub celebrates its 40th anniversary. The milestone was marked by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, who called Jafza a 'vital pillar in Dubai's development journey' and praised its role in building a resilient economic system and fostering global supply chain growth. 'We take pride in what DP World has achieved through Jafza – not only in supporting economic diversification and expanding the investment base, but also in its active contribution to building a resilient economic system that keeps pace with global challenges,' Sheikh Hamdan said. Forty years ago, a remarkable chapter in Dubai's growth story began with the launch of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) in 1985. From just 19 companies at its inception, JAFZA has grown into a global hub, now home to over 11,000 businesses from 157 countries. As part of DP World,… — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) Jafza has seen companies rise to over 11,000 today from 19 in 1985 Launched with just 19 companies in 1985, Jafza now hosts more than 11,000 businesses from 157 countries and contributes, alongside Jebel Ali Port, 36 per cent of Dubai's GDP. It has attracted over Dhs110bn in investment over the past two decades and accounted for 74 per cent of Dubai's FDI in manufacturing, trade and transport sectors in 2023. The free zone's developed land bank spans over 539 million square feet, offering integrated sea, air and land connectivity. Jebel Ali Port, which forms part of the ecosystem, reported its second-best performance in a decade last year and ranks among the world's top 10 ports. In 2023 alone, Jafza and Jebel Ali Port generated over 1 million direct and indirect jobs, accounting for 27 per cent of Dubai's total employment, including nearly 40,000 jobs for UAE nationals. Within Jafza, over 160,000 people are employed across logistics, automotive, food, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World, described the 40-year milestone as 'a celebration of our customers and the visionary leadership which has made Dubai a beacon for international trade'. 'Jafza has become a crucial engine of growth that now sits at the heart of Dubai's economy,' he said. In 2024, fDi Intelligence of the Financial Times , topping both industrial and sustainability categories. DP World has since replicated Jafza's model across 11 zones globally, including in the UK, India, Dominican Republic, and Somaliland, with over 8,900 hectares in operation and 670 hectares under development. Jafza also plays a prominent role in national strategies including the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, Operation 300bn, and Make it in the Emirates. A sustainable future Looking ahead, the free zone aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 strategy. It is fully powered by renewable energy through International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and hosts the Middle East's largest distributed solar rooftop project, with 158,000 solar panels installed. The free zone is also targeting an 80 per cent landfill waste diversion rate by 2026 to support the UAE's circular economy ambitions and has received the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification. Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and MD, DP World GCC, added: 'Our diversified industrial base, multimodal connectivity, and global expertise give businesses a competitive edge. As we mark this milestone, we thank our customers and growing community for choosing Jebel Ali.' To commemorate its anniversary, Jafza unveiled a special 40-year logo and will host community activities, industry events, and engagement initiatives throughout the year. Read:
