Al Batha Group will be assigned a 27,511 square meter land plot in the logistics cluster in Kizad’s Area A and will set up cold stores, temperature control and ambient warehouses to store and distribute pharmaceuticals, beverages, food, and other goods.
By signing with Kizad, Al Batha, which is headquartered in Sharjah, will have the opportunity to expand further into the local market and have access to regional and global markets so expanding their customer base. The low operation and utility costs that Kizad offers present a competitive advantage that Al Batha will make use of to operate cold stores to keep beverages and food goods in good condition.
Commenting on securing Kizad’s first tenant in the logistics cluster, Mr. Khaled Salmeen said: “We are delighted to welcome our first tenant into the logistics cluster at Kizad. We are confident that our relationship with Al Batha Group, backed by the strategic business solutions that Kizad provides, will ensure a profitable outcome for both parties. Kizad has less than a year to go to the completion of infrastructure in Area A in Q4 2012. We look forward to welcoming more investors in the near future.”
Sheikh Salem Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi said: “The unique value-added services and modern facilities prompted us to choose Kizad as our preferred industrial zone. Kizad’s offering and unique business model is in line with our commitment to contribute to the economic development of the communities we serve. We look forward to moving into Kizad and utilizing the facilities it has to offer.”
Al Batha Trading & Industry Group is one of the largest private business groups in the UAE. The Group consists of more than 20 autonomous companies across sectors such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, contracting, manufacturing, electronics, FMCG, real estate, and education.