Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) signed an agreement with Suraj Iron & Steel Manufacturers to establish a steel rolling mill facility in Abu Dhabi.
The project, announced during Make it in the Emirates 2026, involves an investment of AED 60 mln (USD 16.3 mln) for the development of a 30,000 square metre facility within KEZAD.
According to KEZAD, the facility will focus on steel production using advanced manufacturing technologies and is expected to create around 60 jobs. Project details including production capacity and timeline are expected to be disclosed at a later stage.
The investment will be undertaken through Suraj Iron & Steel Manufacturers L.L.C.-S.P.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based Suraj Products Ltd, which was incorporated in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
Suraj Products is an Indian steel producer engaged in sponge iron, pig iron, billets, and TMT bar production. The company stated previously that the UAE project will focus on sustainable steel production.
KEZAD, part of AD Ports Group, is an integrated industrial and free zone ecosystem located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, serving sectors including metals, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and advanced industries.
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