{"id":298934,"date":"2021-09-22T18:25:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T21:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=298934"},"modified":"2021-09-27T16:19:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T19:19:34","slug":"kizad-offers-facilities-for-businesses-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/kizad-offers-facilities-for-businesses-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Kizad offers facilities for businesses in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) held a webinar with the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC) this Tuesday (22) to provide information to Brazilian business people and executives on how the industrial zone can help develop their business in the region.<\/p>\n

The commercial director at Kizad<\/a>, Khalid Al Marzooqi (pictured above<\/em>), spoke to Brazilians about the industrial, logistics, and trade centers in Abu Dhabi. According to him, in recent months, nearly 20 Brazilian companies have registered in the industrial zone. \u201cWe have great offers for the Brazilian market, and there are many excellent business opportunities for Brazilian companies here,\u201d said Al Marzooqi.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Ports<\/a> has several port terminals, industrial zones, marinas, logistics, and digital services. \u201cWe are considered one of the largest industrial zones in the world, with 555 square kilometers of free zones and local zones,\u201d said the director. Abu Dhabi Ports\u2019 differential, according to him, is the infrastructure. \u201cWe are connected to the water, power, and gas systems, and companies can start their operations here quickly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Al Marzooqi also stated Kizad is one of the largest industrial zones in the world, home to businesses from all major sectors of the economy, such as metals, automotive, polymers and chemicals, food and beverage, building materials, logistics, healthcare, technology, and oil and gas.<\/p>\n

In addition to offering competitive prices, Kizad offers immediate access to pre-built warehouses, ranging from 200 to 50,000 square meters, according to the needs of each company. \u201cWe have several types of sheds, from highly industrial, to standard, showroom, and others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Al Marzooqi said Brazilian companies like the option of the Kizad free zone, where it is possible to get the license immediately and visas and permits more quickly. \u201cWe want to make it easier for international companies to come and get to know our market,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

BRF at Kizad<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Giovanni Pelliza, general manager of the BRF factory at Kizad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Giovanni Pelliza, general manager of the BRF factory at Kizad, in Abu Dhabi, told about all the support BRF received for constructing its factory in the emirate. BRF is a major Brazilian animal protein company.<\/p>\n

All imports are duty-free, and a complete and connected transport network accommodates the needs of the United Arab Emirates and other countries. BRF\u2019s investment in the Abu Dhabi plant was USD 160 million, including all construction and machinery. The company has a center for innovation and local flavors, and the factory is strict about halal procedures, suitable for Muslim consumption.<\/p>\n

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Ambassador Osmar Chohfi, president of the ABCC, opened the event<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BRF\u2019s factory in Abu Dhabi produces a diverse portfolio of processed poultry and beef, including breaded, nuggets, sausages, hamburgers, chicken breast marinades, and assorted cuts. \u201cThere is a great market for this type of product here,\u201d he said. The products are from the Sadia brand, already known in the region. They are sold in the UAE, Gulf countries, and North Africa.<\/p>\n

Pelliza stated the procedures for setting up the factory were very agile. Permission to build and start construction was given in July 2013. In September 2014, the work was about to finish, and in October of the same year, the factory was already operating.<\/p>\n

Access to markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The head of Abu Dhabi Ports Industrial Cities and Free Zone Cluster, Abdullah Al Hameli<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ambassador Osmar Chohfi, president of the ABCC, opened the webinar. He said Kizad is considered one of the most advanced port zones globally, with accessible infrastructure for implementing different business configurations. \u201cThe advantages of setting up at Kizad go beyond the geographic and infrastructure facilities; Kizad is a tax-free environment, with competitive operating costs, such as low water and power prices, factors that positively affect the final value of the products,\u201d said Chohfi. For the ambassador, all these benefits can be considered opportunities for Brazilian companies to expand their business and access new markets.<\/p>\n

The head of Abu Dhabi Ports Industrial Cities and Free Zone Cluster, Abdullah Al Hameli, also participated in the event. According to him, over 10,000 Brazilians live and work in the UAE, and thousands of Emiratis visit Brazil every year. \u201cI am sure we can increase business between our countries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Opportunities in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ADIO Investor Care director Souad Mohamed Al Hosani<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Investor Care Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Souad Mohamed Al Hosani, also spoke at the event. She presented the emirate\u2019s opportunities in the fields of health, technology, fintech, agriculture, and tourism, with different types of financing, public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects, among other possibilities. ADIO is a government hub supporting private sector investments in the emirate, which helps ensure long-term partnerships and sustainability in the region.<\/p>\n

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Daniella Leite, director of New Business of the ABCC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The New Business director of the ABCC, Daniella Leite, gave an overview of Brazil\u2019s relationship with the Arab countries in general and specifically with the UAE. She informed the organization helps companies to connect with Kizad and the entire Arab world. \u201cWe intend to facilitate this path for companies to internationalize and discover this new market,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

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Watch the full webinar below:<\/p>\n