We are very proud with all that we have achieved in our country in the industrial field. We know that there are more stages needed to achieve our goals. Thus we have decided to establish industrial cities that are well-equipped with infrastructure and required administrative services in order to encourage the industrial investments,” says Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince. In the frame of the main strategic objective of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) to support and encourage the industrialization in the UAE by co-operating with the private sector. It was formed to organize and activate industry as well as internal and external trade in the Emirate and prepare studies relating to industrial and commercial activities.
Industrial investment in Abu Dhabi can be profitable, depending on investors’ ability to prove the quality of their products. The government encourages high-quality production through awards for industrial plants, such as the Sheikh Khalifa Industrial Award.
Abu Dhabi’s location qualifies the city to play an active commercial role as a connection point for shipping and a facilitator of goods transportation between the East and the West. The free economic policy and non-taxation for individuals, companies and foreign company branches, plus customs duty exemption for imported raw materials used in national industries, free movement, easy transportation and low rent for industry, all contribute to an ideal environment for the investment of national and foreign capital..
Location
The total area of the Industrial City is 24km2, located north of the marine canal, 30km from the centre of Abu Dhabi City and 25km from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Services
The aim of ICAD is to make the industrial investment environment smoother and easier through co-operation with government entities by providing the following procedures and privileges on a “one-stop-shop” basis:
Issue of industrial licenses.
• Provide suitable land/areas for factories.
• Issue custom exemption for goods, equipment and machines   imported by the factories.
• Solve all obstacles facing the industrial projects.
• Provide a cultural centre, hotel and other facilities at ICAD.
• Co-ordinate with various sectors, businesses and industrial   investors to establish the best investment opportunities at   ICAD.
• Promote industrial plants and their products through a master   promotion plan.
• Provide residential units equipped with services and facilities   with attractive rents.