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The 83,177 sqm facility will engage in manufacturing, sale and distribution of paints and coating products in the region,
February 2, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region and Jotun Abu Dhabi have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in ICAD – KEZAD Musaffah.
Jotun Abu Dhabi, part of Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers, will invest AED 450 million in the 83,177 square meter manufacturing facility. With this investment, Jotun Abu Dhabi is embarking on a major expansion, relocating from their existing 22,000 square metre facility. The investment is set to create approximately 200 jobs in KEZAD.
Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group said: “We are pleased to see Jotun Abu Dhabi, a leading player in the paints and coatings sector, expand its presence within KEZAD’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape. As the UAE’s largest developer and operator of integrated economic zones, KEZAD Group continues to enhance world-class infrastructure that supports the advancement of the regional construction industry. Guided by the vision of our wise leadership and our role as a global manufacturing hub, we remain dedicated to supporting the growth of the paints and coatings industry, and further contribute to strengthening the UAE’s construction sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.”
Svein Johan Stub, General Manager of Jotun Abu Dhabi said: “The expansion marks a major milestone in the manufacturing journey of Jotun Paints in Abu Dhabi, and reinforces our commitment to strengthening our presence in the emirate. We remain confident that by being part of KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem will enable us to deliver tailored solutions that meet market demands, and support the growth of the region’s region’s construction, real estate and energy industries.”
The region’s paints and coatings industry is undergoing rapid development, driven by strong construction momentum in the UAE, and is poised to attract further investment expanding the scope for its future growth and contribution to the nation’s non-oil economy. Jotun Abu Dhabi’s expansion in KEZAD is a significant step forward in this direction, further accelerating the growth of the section in this region.
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