Company to build a 150,000 square-metre logistics facility that will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s logistics ecosystem
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 September 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., to establish an advanced logistics facility in KEZAD Area A – KEZAD Al Ma’mourah.
The project will comprise approximately 150,000 square metres of warehousing facilities, with delivery expected in 2028. It will provide premium warehousing solutions and integrated logistics infrastructure, designed to support local and international enterprises, enhance supply chain efficiency and facilitate the seamless movement of goods across regional and global markets. Leveraging JINGDONG Property’s strengths in high–quality warehousing, intelligent operations and green building, the project will introduce smart automated warehousing systems and digital operations technologies, while offering flexible, customised development services to customers.
The company will develop the facility to further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading logistics and trade hub. Once operational, it is expected to create approximately 1,000 direct jobs across logistics, distribution and administration functions, while generating additional indirect employment opportunities in upstream and downstream sectors, including manufacturing, retail, transportation and support services. The construction phase will also contribute to local job creation and economic activity.
Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO, KEZAD Group, said: “The establishment of this advanced logistics facility reflects the growing confidence of international investors in Abu Dhabi’s economic ecosystem and highlights the pivotal role played by KEZAD in driving industrial growth through its economic zones. Our agreement with JINGDONG Property will enhance KEZAD’s logistics capabilities, further cementing its position as a gateway for regional and global trade, while advancing economic diversification, industrial expansion and sustainable development.”
Feng Guo, CEO of JD.com Middle East, said: “This milestone logistics facility in KEZAD represents a critical step in JINGDONG Property’s UAE expansion strategy. By leveraging KEZAD’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure, the facility will deliver seamless multimodal logistics solutions tailored to the demands of fast-moving supply chains. We are thrilled to be contributing to the UAE’s continued growth as a global trade hub while deepening our footprint in Abu Dhabi.”
JINGDONG Property manages more than 300 infrastructure assets globally, covering over 28 million square metres of gross floor area, with over USD 16 billion in assets under management. The company specialises in the investment, development and management of high-quality, green logistics parks, business parks and data centres, serving clients across e-commerce, third-party logistics, manufacturing, retail and other emerging industries.
The development underscores KEZAD’s commitment to advancing Abu Dhabi’s logistics and industrial capabilities, in line with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy and the objectives of Operation 300Bn. By enabling investors with access to world-class infrastructure, multimodal connectivity and an integrated ecosystem, KEZAD continues to attract foreign direct investment, drive economic growth, and strengthen the emirate’s role as a global hub for trade, logistics and supply chain innovation.
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About KEZAD Group:
KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group under its Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster, is the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the United Arab Emirates. Providing competitive business ecosystems that encourage unprecedented growth, KEZAD Group is a key strategic enabler of Abu Dhabi’s vision for the diversification of its economy.
KEZAD Group’s infrastructure and services span 12 economic zones across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra Region, as well as an industrial and logistics zone in East Port Said, Egypt covering a total area of 570 km2. The Group also provides more than 40 staff accommodation complexes operated by Sdeira Group.
KEZAD Group provides strategic market access, lower operating costs, and ease of doing business to more than 2,300 investors from 17 key industrial sectors. KEZAD Group’s ecosystem provides world-class transportation infrastructure with multimodal connectivity, 100 percent foreign ownership, 100 percent repatriation of capital and profit, the potential for duty-free trade within the region, and advanced technology platforms.
About JINGDONG Property, Inc.
JINGDONG Property, Inc., also known as JD Property, is a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management company of JD.com, Inc. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others.
As the cornerstone of JD.com’s supply chain ecosystem, JINGDONG Property is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and has a unique ability to integrate business resources. Leveraging our core competencies across infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure. JINGDONG Property manages more than 300 infrastructure projects in China and worldwide.