Strategically located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in Taweelah, the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) is a multi-billion-dollar project designed as a multipurpose facility that involves the construction of a large container and industrial port, in addition to the development of over 100 sq km of industrial, logistics, commercial, educational, and residential special economic and free zones.

The contracts, which together involve more than 40 million cubic metres of landfill and a total cost of Dh1 billion, have been awarded to two prominent contractors, Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting LLC and Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting Establishment, reports here said.

The awards of these contracts mark the start of the construction activities in Area A of KPIZ, which covers 53 sq km of the total 137 sq km of Khalifa Industrial Zone.