The project included the development of the southern pier, the logistics area and Abu Dhabi Ports

The President of the State inaugurates the expansion of "Khalifa Port" by 4 billion dirhams

  • Mohammed bin Zayed during a tour of "Khalifa Port".

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Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, inaugurated the "Khalifa Port" expansion project, at a total cost of four billion dirhams.

His Highness said, "The Khalifa Port expansion project is one of the qualitative national projects that constitutes an important addition to the country's ports and logistical services, and enhances the UAE's position in the global trade movement." His Highness pointed out that "Khalifa Port" and other ports of the country are an important tributary of Tributaries of developing and diversifying the national economy.

In a tweet to His Highness on the blogging site «Twitter» yesterday, he said: «Today we inaugurated the project to expand Khalifa Port .. The UAE continues to strengthen its presence in the global trade movement through its large logistical capabilities, and its accumulated experience in the maritime transport sector .. Ports are an important tributary to our national economy. We are keen on the continuous development of our capabilities in this vital field.

future plans

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, listened to an explanation about the expansions witnessed by Khalifa Port since its opening 10 years ago, and the most important future plans for the port, as it is one of the most important ports in the country. Region.

His Highness then toured the port's new expansions and the logistics services it provides in the export and import movement.

The inauguration was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council and head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, and Head of the Department of Economic Development. Member of the Executive Council, Muhammad Ali Muhammad Al-Shurafa Al-Hammadi.

expansion operations

The Khalifa Port expansion project included: developing the southern quay, the logistics area, and Abu Dhabi Ports, with a total investment of four billion dirhams, which contributed to expanding the port area from 243 hectares to 709 hectares, while the length of the quay wall increased from 2.3 kilometers to 11.7 kilometers.

Thanks to this ambitious project, the port has become 21 berths, and has the necessary capabilities to provide customized services to key strategic sectors, making it among the most prominent deep-water ports in the world, with an estimated value of 20.4 billion dirhams.

The project provides an important addition to the Abu Dhabi Ports Group's efforts to increase the capacity of Khalifa Port to reach 15 million standard containers and 25 million tons of general cargo by 2030.

Global trade

For his part, Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said: “We are honored by the inauguration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, to expand Khalifa Port, which is one of the vital national projects that embody the leadership’s keenness to consolidate the position of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the State of Abu Dhabi.” The UAE is generally on the world trade map.

He added: «(Khalifa Port) represents one of the most developed deep-water ports in the world, and plays a major role in consolidating the position of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at the forefront of global trade. Towards further progress and prosperity.

Al-Ahbabi continued: “In this event, we celebrate the great ambition and success of our beloved country, which were achieved thanks to the directives of our leadership.. In this context, we at Abu Dhabi Ports Group continue to achieve growth and remarkable results thanks to our expertise and focus on the global market.”

• The project increases the capacity of "Khalifa Port" to reach 15 million standard containers and 25 million tons of general cargo by 2030.

Mohammed bin Zayed:

• «The Khalifa Port Expansion Project is one of the qualitative national projects that constitutes an important addition to the country's ports and logistical services, and enhances the UAE's position in the global trade movement».

• «The UAE continues to strengthen its presence in the global trade movement, through its large logistical capabilities, and its accumulated experience in the maritime transport sector».

• "Ports are an important tributary to our national economy...and we are keen on the continuous development of our capabilities in this vital field."


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