AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Al Ain Mills, a subsidiary of Jordan’s Al-Hazaa Investment Group, to develop a grain storage and processing facility at Khalifa Port. The facility, covering 50,000 square meters, will have a storage capacity of approximately 300,000 tonnes and is expected to be operational within two and a half years of construction.
This new facility aims to support the UAE’s food security goals and contribute to regional economic growth by creating jobs and enhancing trade activities. It will be located on the South Quay plot at Khalifa Port, providing Al Ain Mills with direct access to deep-water berths and port infrastructure, improving the efficiency of grain storage and handling.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of AD Ports Group’s ports cluster, noted that the project would strengthen Khalifa Port’s role as a key trade hub for the UAE and the wider region, attracting customers seeking advanced infrastructure and global market access.
Al Ain Mills, which was established in 2010, processes wheat from countries like Canada, Australia, and various European and Black Sea nations. The company also exports flour to over 10 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America. Abdullah Al-Hazzaa, CEO of Al Ain Mills, emphasised that the partnership would drive innovation, local industry development, and support national goals.