TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi plan $10 billion UAE chemicals investment to expand manufacturing, reduce imports, and strengthen industrial supply chains.
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have entered into a major strategic collaboration agreement that could unlock nearly $10 billion (AED36.7 billion) in investments for the development of new industrial chemical projects in the UAE. The agreement was announced during the “Make it in the Emirates” platform and represents another major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its industrial base, expand domestic manufacturing, and reduce reliance on imported chemical products.
The proposed investment will focus on the expansion of the TA’ZIZ industrial chemicals ecosystem located in Al Ruwais Industrial City in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. As part of the collaboration, both companies will undertake a joint feasibility and market study to evaluate the development of several high-value chemical projects aligned with the UAE’s industrial strategy and the objectives of the Make it in the Emirates initiative.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of several senior UAE officials and business leaders, including Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, along with Mohamed Ghannam Alrumaithi, Chairman of Alpha Dhabi Holding, and Syed Basar Shueb, CEO and Managing Director of International Holding Company (IHC). The agreement was formally signed by Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, and Engineer Hamad Al Ameri, Managing Director and Group CEO of Alpha Dhabi Holding.
Pending final investment approvals and regulatory clearances, the partnership could lead to the production of as many as 14 new chemical products, adding approximately 2.2 million tonnes per annum of chemical production capacity within the TA’ZIZ ecosystem. These products are expected to support several key industries, including construction, automotive manufacturing, packaging, consumer goods, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The chemicals proposed under the agreement include styrene, polystyrenes, acrylic acid and its derivatives, polyols, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), epoxy resins, and linear alpha-olefins. Many of these products are currently imported into the UAE, and the new projects are intended to strengthen local supply chains, support industrial self-sufficiency, and reduce import dependency. The initiative is also expected to create new economic opportunities while improving the competitiveness of the UAE’s manufacturing sector.
Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi highlighted that the collaboration with Alpha Dhabi has the potential to significantly expand TA’ZIZ’s role in driving industrial growth across the country. He noted that the partnership could accelerate import substitution efforts while opening new avenues for economic diversification and industrial development in the UAE.
Engineer Hamad Al Ameri stated that the partnership reflects Alpha Dhabi Holding’s strategy of investing in future-focused industrial platforms capable of supporting the nation’s economic transformation. According to him, the planned chemical derivative projects could strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, create export opportunities, and deliver long-term sustainable value to the UAE economy.
The proposed projects would also benefit from close integration with TA’ZIZ and the wider ADNOC ecosystem. This integration is expected to create synergies across feedstock supply, infrastructure, utilities, and operational facilities, improving both capital efficiency and overall competitiveness. The collaboration further demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to transforming industrial ambitions into large-scale advanced manufacturing capabilities that can compete globally.
The new chemical developments will complement TA’ZIZ’s existing world-scale production portfolio. By the end of 2028, Phase 1 of TA’ZIZ is expected to achieve a production capacity of 4.7 million tonnes per annum of marketable products, including low-carbon ammonia, methanol, and PVC.
The Make it in the Emirates event, taking place from May 4 to May 7 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, serves as the UAE’s flagship industrial platform aimed at accelerating manufacturing growth and attracting industrial investments. The event is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in partnership with several national organizations, including ADNOC Group and ADNEC Group.
