Kezad Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has announced an AED 112 million ($31 million) investment to build a new SME Hub in Abu Dhabi. The initiative is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the emirate as they move from the startup phase to scaled production and distribution.
Quick Facts
- AED 112 million ($31 million) investment.
- New “SME Hub” in Kezad A.
- Completion targeted for the end of 2026.
A Launchpad for Production
The planned SME Hub aims to provide the physical infrastructure necessary for growth. Located in Kezad A (Al Ma’mourah), the facility will feature 175 flexible, business-ready micro industrial units, with sizes starting at 100 square metres.
This move is intended to create an integrated ecosystem where businesses can mature.
“The SME Hub will serve as a launchpad for SMEs, providing resources and support needed to grow in a competitive market,” said Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities & Free Zones at AD Ports Group.
Bolstering a Critical Sector
The investment underscores the strategic importance of small and medium-sized businesses to Abu Dhabi’s economy. SMEs currently represent approximately 98 percent of all businesses in the emirate, employing 46 percent of the workforce and contributing 43 percent to the non-oil economy.
With projections showing the sector could expand to 1 million enterprises by 2030, support infrastructure like the SME Hub is a key part of the government’s long-term economic plans.
Building Strategic Partnerships
To further support this growth, Kezad Group has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Emirates Growth Fund. Backed by the Emirates Development Bank, the partnership will help high-potential SMEs access resources, guidance, and infrastructure to compete in regional and global markets.
The SME Hub is the latest in a series of developments for the group, which secured five new industrial and logistics projects across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi in April.
About Kezad Group
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-listed AD Ports Group. It operates as an integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub in the UAE capital. AD Ports Group is 75.42 percent owned by ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investment holding company.
Source: AGBI
