About Abu
Dhabi:
The Abu Dhabi of today is the manifestation of a vision both
ambitious and grand. Once a quiet pearling and fishing community in the heart
of the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is well on its way to becoming a magnificent
metropolis replete with amenities and endless potentials.
Cradled by the azure waters of the Gulf, Abu Dhabi boasts of
expansive stretches of greens, golden patches of desert, an elaborate skyline
and a bustling city life. Beyond what meets the eye, this modern day haven
offers its residents and nationals comfort, security and job opportunities.
The story of Abu Dhabi’s development is one for the books. The
discovery of large reserves of oil in the mid 1970s jumpstarted Abu Dhabi’s economy and put its humble beginnings firmly in the past. With its growth
guided by pioneering leaders and following the vision of the late great H.H.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the capital of the United Arab Emirates has secured its position on the world map as an ultimate business,
tourism and residential destination.
Abu
Dhabi’s point of strength is its divorce from the dependence on oil as
a primary source of national income. Other key sectors, namely real estate,
industry and agriculture, have been at the heart of the capital’s boom and are
simultaneously playing a critical role in strengthening the pillars of the
economy. Someday in the distant future, well after oil reserves have run dry, Abu Dhabi will remain what it was always destined to be – a city of great promises.
Key
Benefits for Operating at ZonesCorp
ZonesCorp offers investors developments and services combined with
the advantages of political incentives, a visionary leadership and a welcoming
environment.
Investment Climate:
Conducive business climate.
State of the art infrastructure.
Cluster based zoning model allowing
the full integration within the industry value chain deriving synergy
benefits.
Operational Benefits:
Products manufactured within our zones
enjoy a duty free access to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries as well
as to signatory countries to the Greater Arab Free Trade Agreement.
Duty free import of machinery and raw
materials.
Customer centric approach through the
adoption of a "One stop shop" concept.
Tax exemptions.
Free repatriation of profit and
capital.
Availability of energy at competitive
rates.
Workforce:
An international spectrum of skills.
Vocational training centres ensuring
supply of skilled labour force.
Workers’ Residential Cities providing
world standard labour accommodation.
Streamlined labour procedures through
the foreign labour services – FLS.
Logistics:
12 minutes to Abu Dhabi International Airport
50 minutes to Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Airport
Planned on-site Port – The Abu Dhabi
Industrial Port- to serve ZonesCorp’s projects.
Value-Added Services:
Investment Advice: we assist our
customers in selecting the land plot that is best suitable for their
investment venture… we also assist in determining operational
requirements.
Business Matchmaking - BMM
Existing Zones ICAD I
ICAD I is focused on heavy-to-medium manufacturing,
engineering and processing industries, including metal products, construction
materials, fiberglass and plastics assembly. ICAD I extends over an area of
14km².
ICAD II
ICAD II is focused on light-to-medium manufacturing,
engineering and processing industries, including wood processing,
engineering, oil and gas, construction materials, and chemicals. The Zone
covers 11km² and has been constructed in distinct phases according to a
detailed master plan. The final phase will be completed in 2007.
ICADIII
ICAD III is focused on light-to-medium engineering and
processing business with an international focus. Wood processing and
engineering, chemicals and plastics, construction materials, high-tech
industries, food and textiles are the key target sectors for this zone. It
extends over an area of 12 km2 and is scheduled for completion in 2008.
Al Ain Industrial City (I & II)
Al Ain is strategically located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Al Ain Industrial City is a multi-use development but with a priority focus on
SME’s in the light-to-medium manufacturing, engineering and processing
industries, including wood, engineering, chemicals and plastics, construction
materials, food and textiles. It covers 5km² with a further 5km² planned for
phase II which is currently being master planned. Completion of phase I will
occur in mid-2008 and this has generated a very high level of pre-commitment
from potential investors.
Workers’ Residential Cities
The workers’ residential city projects have been conceived to
address the large demand for workers’ accommodation in the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi. The project need arises from its capacity to support the development
of a strong non-oil industrial base in Abu Dhabi and in enhancing the image
of the emirate, thereby further attracting investments and the requisite
workforce for continued development and growth. Through the development of
these facilities, ZonesCorp has sought to balance the national objective of
generating immediate capacities against its need for creating self sustaining
projects, generating moderate returns to ZonesCorp and the project
developers.
ICAD IV and V
ICAD IV and V are both extensions of the previous ICAD zones
and will be focused on high value-added manufacturing, commercial and service
based industries. We are currently undertaking the pre-feasibility and
concept master planning activities for these zones which will cover a land
area of approximately 36km2
Energy
Zone is our latest and most ambitious zone to date. It is designed to
complement the oil and gas hubs already located within ICAD. The Energy Zone
focuses on the knowledge-based and energy-related service enterprises within
the Energy Sector. Phase 1 of the project covers 36 hectares and will offer a
highly distinctive physical identity which incorporates approximately 500,000m2
of high quality office accommodation and associated support facilities. The
physical infrastructure will be complemented by a fully integrated ubiquitous
technology platform that is unprecedented in the GCC. Even though the first
phase of the zone is still in the final phase of master planning there has
already been a high level of interest from major players in this sector.
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