The 83,177 sqm facility will engage in manufacturing, sale and distribution of paints and coating products in the region
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 January 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, and Jotun Abu Dhabi have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in ICAD – KEZAD Musaffah.
Jotun Abu Dhabi, part of Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers, will invest AED 450 million in the 83,177 square metre state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. With this investment, Jotun Abu Dhabi is embarking on a major expansion, relocating from their existing 22,000 square metre facility. The investment is set to create approximately 200 jobs in KEZAD.
Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group, said: “We are pleased to see Jotun Abu Dhabi expand its presence within KEZAD’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape. KEZAD Group continues to enhance world-class infrastructure that supports the advancement of the regional construction industry. Guided by the vision of our wise leadership and our role as a global manufacturing hub, we remain dedicated to supporting the UAE’s construction sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.”
Svein Johan Stub, General Manager of Jotun Abu Dhabi, said: “The expansion marks a major milestone in the manufacturing journey of Jotun Paints in Abu Dhabi and reinforces our commitment to strengthening our presence in the emirate. We remain confident that by being part of KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem will enable us to deliver tailored solutions that meet market demands, and support the growth of the region’s construction, real estate and energy industries.”
The region’s paints and coatings industry is undergoing rapid development, driven by strong construction momentum in the UAE, and is poised to attract further investment expanding the scope for its future growth and contribution to the nation’s non-oil economy. Jotun Abu Dhabi’s expansion in KEZAD is a significant step forward in this direction, further accelerating the growth of the sector in this region.
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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 vital infrastructure and services span 12 economic zones (located in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain City and Al Dhafra Region) covering a total area of 550km2 and including more than 40 staff accommodation complexes under Sdeira Group.
KEZAD Group provides strategic market access, lower operating costs, and ease of doing business to more than 2,100 businesses 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.