Silver Line Gate Group (SLG Group) has commenced construction on a state-of-the-art integrated hub at Dubai Industrial City, marking a significant investment of AED 200 million. This facility will enhance the Middle East’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub, which is part of TECOM Group PJSC’s extensive portfolio of ten business districts across Dubai.
The announcement came during the SIAL Paris 2024 food exhibition, held from 19th to 23rd October at Paris Nord Villepinte, where Dubai Industrial City showcased its commitment to advancing the food and beverage sector. The new manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate office complex will cover an impressive 1.37 million square feet and is expected to be operational by next year.
SLG Group, known for its popular food and beverage brands such as Lancy, Gardo, Silva, Sama, and Zain, plans to produce 90,000 tonnes of milk powder and 10,000 tonnes of butter annually at the new facility. This initiative is set to strengthen the company’s product line, which includes milk, whey, and a variety of specialty items, such as fruit and vegetable-based seasonings.
“Food security is a cornerstone of economic prosperity, and sustainable F&B value chains are essential to embed resilience in the global future,” stated Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group. He added that advanced manufacturing plays a crucial role in achieving this vision, and Dubai Industrial City is designed to foster such growth.
Abu Alshawareb highlighted SLG Group’s contribution to the UAE’s food security agenda and the broader goals outlined in Operation 300bn, the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, and Dubai’s Economic Agenda ‘D33’. “We welcome such partnerships to collaboratively realise the vision for a global food-secure future,” he emphasised.
Once operational, the new hub will cater to a diverse clientele, including bakeries, restaurants, ice cream manufacturers, hotels, and caterers across the GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia. SLG Group’s facility will be outfitted with fully automated machinery and equipment to ensure both operational efficiency and product quality. It is anticipated that the project will create around 300 new jobs, further contributing to the local economy.
The strategic location of Dubai Industrial City, with its proximity to major transport links, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, an Etihad Rail freight terminal, and key regional roadways, will enable SLG Group to maintain seamless connectivity for its planned market expansion.
Dubai Industrial City is home to over 1,000 local, regional, and international businesses, with 300 operational factories that promote the ‘Made in UAE’ brand globally. The facility is expected to position SLG Group as a leader in the food production sector, strengthening the UAE’s role in ensuring food security and economic resilience.
As construction progresses, the new hub represents a significant step forward for SLG Group and the broader ambitions of Dubai Industrial City to drive innovation and excellence in the manufacturing sector.
