Al Ameera Food invests 100 million dirhams to set up three factories in Dubai Industrial City – Dubai Blog

Dubai Industrial City (DI), one of the largest industrial centers in the region, announced that Al Ameera Food has signed a contract to set up three factories in the commercial area with a total construction area of ​​22,000 square meters and an investment of more than 100 million dirhams. The next five years. The agreement demonstrates that Dubai Industrial City is committed to contributing to the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which aims to promote the city as a global platform for knowledge-based, sustainable and innovative companies.

Founded in 2006, Al Ameera Foodstuff Industries is a manufacturer specializing in tahini (sesame butter) and Halawa (sesame candy), and is now the largest manufacturer of its kind in the UAE. Al Ameera also exports to more than 25 countries, including the Middle East, China, India and Australia.

Al Ameera’s new factory in Dubai Industrial City will increase its annual production of Tahinato by 9,000 tons and Halawa’s production to 8,000 tons, while expanding its product range to include candy bars, chocolate sauces and various types of new products. jam.The company will also double its ability to extract virgin oil from seeds and nuts through a chemical- and mechanical-free extraction process, and increase its storage capacity to 750 tons, the most advanced 5,000 meters² facility.To meet the growing demand for alternatives to traditional meat and dairy products, Al Ameera is building a new 50 million² Facility used to manufacture plant-based alternatives in DI, with a potential expansion plan of 3,000m² In the future.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al-KassimiThe chairman of Al Ameera Food said: “Our cooperation with DI will allow us to take advantage of its strategic location and state-of-the-art industrial infrastructure. Its proximity to multiple strategic international ports will allow us to optimize our operations and promote our Regional and international distribution.”

Omro KakaThe managing partner of Al Ameera Food added: “We are very proud of our heritage and the trust we have earned over the years. Through our new factory in DI, we will expand our product line and export network. In addition, DI is close to many modern houses Communities and recreational facilities create the best environment for attracting talents to enter such innovative industries.”

Saudi Al ChavarébThe Managing Director of Dubai Industrial City (DI) said: “We are very pleased to sign this important agreement with Al Ameera Food to increase the production of plant-based food alternatives, which is another step towards establishing an advanced diversified economy. DI is committed to To support companies like Al Ameera Food to maximize their operations in an efficient ecosystem that is expected to achieve long-term success while improving consumer convenience through a diverse product portfolio.”

The Dubai Industrial City covers an area of ​​more than 550 million square feet, and is designed around a world-class master plan to divide large commercial areas into strategic sector key areas. The food and beverage plant occupies a total land area of ​​23.5 million square feet and has more than 60 food and beverage manufacturers, including Barakat, Patchi, Almarai Group, Barakah Dates Factory and Lifco. There are also 11 food production plants under construction.