Emirates News Agency – NAFFCO CEO sees UAE’s strong infrastructure as cornerstone of success

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) — Khalid Al Khatib, Chief Executive Officer of NAFFCO, today highlighted the key role played by the UAE’s strong infrastructure and the government’s commitment to his personal success. Support and significant growth of NAFFCO.

In his opening speech on the final day of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, Al Khatib delves into the extraordinary growth and development of the UAE’s manufacturing industry, emphasizing the government’s role in creating an enabling environment to support NAFFCO’s growth.

The discussion provided valuable insights into the factors that contributed to the success of the UAE’s manufacturing industry. It highlights far-sighted government policies, strategic partnerships and major investments in cutting-edge technologies that drive the industry forward. Al Khatib also highlighted the importance of sustainable manufacturing and the UAE’s commitment to becoming a global leader in this vital sector.

Since its establishment in the UAE in 1991, NAFFCO has experienced exponential growth. The company now employs more than 14,000 people, including 2,000 highly skilled engineers, and operates manufacturing plants in a 10 million square foot state-of-the-art facility, becoming one of the largest fire pump manufacturers in the world, through eight The factory serves more than 100 countries.

Al Khatib also shared insights from his personal journey as a businessman, describing how he has witnessed dramatic changes in the UAE as it transformed into a global success story. He mentioned the country’s business-friendly environment, including a supportive legislative and regulatory ecosystem and strong partnerships between the government and the private sector.