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57% growth in Abu Dhabi industrial facilities

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 14:50

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Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector continues to register strong figures - thanks to the various incentives and business-friendly measures introduced by the government.

The number of facilities increased by more than 57 per cent year-on-year, with a combined investment value of around AED 6.3 billion.

Nearly 139 new industrial licenses were issued in 2019, with construction and glass, metals and plastics business accounting for the bulk.

The data has been released by Abu Dhabi‘s Department of Economic Development's Industrial Development Bureau (IDB).

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