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ChinaSouthern Glassto launch UAE manufacturingfacility
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KhallfaEconomlcZonesAbuDhabi (KEZADGroup),oneofthe region's largest operators of integrated economic zones, has announced thatChinaSouthernGlass(CSG)will establishitsfirstCNerseasintelligent manufacturingfacilityin the United Arab Emirates. Theproject, located in ICAD 1, Musaffah, represents an investment of AED 300 million and is expected to create 400 specialised and technical jobs, supporting Abu Dhabi's drive for industrial growth and economicdiversification.
The new facility will occu� a 95,000 square metre plot and serve as CSG's regional headquarters for the manufacture of high-performance energy-saving glass. Once operational, the plant will produce aver 5 million square metres of coated, laminated, and insulating glass annually. Products from the facility are intended for construction and infrastructure projects across the UAE, the
wider Gulf, Europe, Africa, and the Unitedstates.
Commenting on the investment, Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities and Free zones. AD Ports Group, said: "This investment by CSG is a strong vote of confidence in Abu Dhabi's industrial strategy and KEZAD Group'sroleasahubforadvanced manufacturin� By creating hundreds of jobs and localising the production of high-qualityglass products,theprojectwillstrengthen Abu Dhabi's industrial base, reduce reliance on imports, and open ne.v opportunities acrossthe valuechain.
"Leading sustainable international and regional businesses are choosing KEZAD to expand their presence in the MiddleEast,AfricaandAsiaregion. CSG's operations in Abu Dhabi will a<Nance energy-€fficient glass manufacturing, supporting the construction industry needs in
the region, in alignment with the UAE's green building and clean energyagenda."
WenxinWang,vicepresidentand CFO of CSG Group, added: "Abu Dhabi offers the ideal platform for CSG's first manufacturing venture intheMiddleEast.ThroughKEZAD Group,wegainaccesstoworld-dass infrastructure. advanced logistics, and proximity to key regional and global markets. With world-leading products and technologies, CSG's energy-saving glass has already been widely applied insomeof the mosticoniclandmarksworldwide.
"Ournewfactorywillbeequipped with fully intelligent, digitalised production lines and world-leading coating technologies, representing the forefront of the global glass manufacturing industry. Our new facilitywillnotonlydeliverpremium energy-saving glass for the 1..1,\E and Gulf but alsooontributeto the long-term development of the local industrialecono�."
The Abu Dhabi plant will feature automated and intelligent production lines, incorporating world-leading coating technologies. The facility is expected to begin operations in late 2026, supplying Ui\E developers with locally manufactured, reliable glass and reducing the region's dependence onimports.
This development further positions KEZAD Group as a hub for advanced manufacturing in the Middle East and reflects ongoing efforts to attract international companies to support the UAE's sustainable industrial and energy efficiencygoals.
Dubai Investments to double float glasscapacity with new line
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Dubai Investments, a diversified investment compallf listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announcedplanstodoublethefloat glassmanufacturingcapacity at its wholly owned subsidiary, Emirates FloatGlass(EFG),withtheaddition ofasecondproductionline.
The new line will increase EFG's capacity from 600 tonnes per day to 1,200tonnes per day, introducing Ultra Clear low-iron glass, a first-of-it&-kind capability in the MENA region that aims to deliver impr<Ned clarity, colour accuracy,andpremiumquality.The line isscheduled to be operational betweenlate2027andearly2028.
EFG'ssecondlinewillincorporate aCNanced automation, energyefficient systems, and nextgeneration process controls to ensure consistent product quality and operational reliability. The facility is also designed to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, supporting
Dubai Investments' commitmentto sustainableindustrialgrowth.
Abdulaziz Bin Yakub Al Serkal, CEO, Industrial Platform at Dubai Investments, said: "The development of Emirates Float Glass's second float line marks a pivotal step for the regional glassindustry.
"Bydoublingproductioncapacity and introducing Ultra Clear glass with unmatched clarity and performance, EFG strengthens the UAE's position as a hub for advancedmanufacturing.
"This expansion reflects EFG's commitment to technology-<lriven products,industrial innovation,and sustainable growth, enabling the company to diversifyinto premium segmentsand delivergreatervalue to partners across construction, infrastructure, and design, while supportingDubaiInvestments'long. termindustrialgra.vthstrategy."
Theupgradedfacility isexpected to meet grONing demand across
regionalandinternationalmarkets, reinforcing EFG's position as a regionalleaderinhigh-performance glass and a trusted supplier of premium-qualityproducts.
The project is being executed in collaboration with HORN Glass Industries of Germany, which will supply the glass melting furnaces and associated systems. A UAEbased civil works contractor and an international contract administration firm have been appointed to ensure compliance with high standards of project deliveryandoversight.
Dubai Investments said the expansion is part of a broader strategy to a<Nance highperformanceglasssolutionsacross the MENA region. By pioneering Ultra aear glass production, the compallf aims to strengthen its technological capabilities and maintain its leadership position in theregionalglassindustry.
The seoond float line is also
expected to support broader sustainabilityobjectives,withenergy optimisation and erwironmental considerations integrated into all stages of production. The development aligns with Dubai Investments' ongoing focus on industrial innovation, technology adoption, and sustainable gra.vthinitiatives.
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