"Accion Development" Developing advanced cold chain infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Food Centre

ABU DHABI, May 20 / WAM / The Abu Dhabi Food Centre, the integrated center for food trade and logistics services of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, announced the signing of an agreement with Accion Development to develop an advanced cold chain infrastructure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The agreement confirms growing confidence in the integrated food platform being developed in the emirate, as Accion Development will begin developing a dedicated cold chain facility on a plot of land with an area of ​​37,000 square metres, under a long-term musataha agreement for 50 years.

The facility aims to support a broader system of traders and companies that will work within the integrated market of the Abu Dhabi Food Centre, as it will provide infrastructure to supply the various market sectors, thus contributing to enhancing the capabilities of the vital cold chain that serves wholesale trade activities, distribution and value-added food supply chains.

Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities and Free Zones at Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said that food security represents a national priority for the UAE and a fundamental pillar of sustainable economic development.

He explained that strong partnerships, such as the agreement with Accion Development, contribute to enhancing the strategic direction towards developing world-class infrastructure, diversifying trade routes, and consolidating cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Al Hameli added that in this context, the Abu Dhabi Food Center embodies a practical model for translating national priorities into operational reality in an integrated market that supports the efficient handling, storage and trade of food products, noting the development witnessed by the project through these partnerships, which enhances its role as a major center for food trade in the UAE and the region.

This project is expected to contribute to accelerating the continuing momentum witnessed in the development of the new generation system of wholesale markets at the Abu Dhabi Food Centre, which combines wholesale trade, logistics services, warehousing, distribution, and digital empowerment within an integrated platform, aiming to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of food supply chains across the region.

The development of advanced cold chain infrastructure also constitutes a major component of the integrated services network provided by the Abu Dhabi Food Center in the fields of trade and supply chains, within the framework of long-term plans aimed at strengthening the food security system in the UAE.

This agreement also highlights the growing attractiveness of the Abu Dhabi Food Center among investors and customers, especially with the approaching completion of construction work and the project’s readiness to enter the operating phase during the last quarter of this year, 2026.

The agreement with Accion Development is a milestone in the development of the Abu Dhabi Food Centre, which will enhance the centre’s role in forming an integrated and open to the world system for food trade and logistics services in the region.

For his part, Jens Michel, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Food Centre, said that the center aims to build an integrated system that enables merchants and supply chain partners to work more efficiently and reliably, by providing modern infrastructure. He pointed out that the agreement with Accion Development represents an important step in the process of attracting investors to the Abu Dhabi Food Centre, and it also reflects the growing demand for specialized facilities and establishments that meet the evolving needs of food trade regionally and globally.

In turn, Mikhail Zarkhi, Managing Partner at Accion Development, welcomed the cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Food Center in this strategic project, as the focus will be on developing a modern cold chain infrastructure with high specifications that meets the growing operational requirements of the food sector.

He explained that the goal of this project is to support food trade with effective and reliable capabilities and infrastructure that contribute to enabling business growth, enhancing continuity of supplies, and building a more flexible and sustainable food system.

For his part, Daniel Elizarov, Managing Partner at Accion Development, said that this project represents a strategic step towards expanding the scope of high-level institutional infrastructure in the UAE.

He added that the Abu Dhabi Food Center is a unique platform that combines trade, logistics services and organizational efficiency, which provides an attractive environment for long-term capital investment, explaining that the goal is to develop high-performance and expandable assets that are in line with global standards and support the sustainable growth of food supply chains in the region.

It is noteworthy that the Abu Dhabi Food Center is distinguished by its strategic location in Kizad, between the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as it connects global producers and regional markets through advanced infrastructure, highly efficient logistical services, and a cooperative business environment, which gives it exceptional competitive advantages that enable it to consolidate its position as a major center for food trade.

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