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  "path": "/latest/uae-to-bolster-military-sovereignty-with-new-abu-dhabi-defence-industrial-zone/",
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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: The United Arab Emirates has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a dedicated defence industrial free zone in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the nation's drive toward military self-sufficiency and industrial diversification.\n\nLocated in Al Selmiyyah, the new hub is the result of a strategic partnership between the Tawazun Council the government body tasked with defence procurement and industry development and the AD Ports Group, according to _Khaleej Times._\n\nThe initiative is designed to create a world-class ecosystem for global manufacturers, offering a streamlined environment to produce advanced military hardware on Emirati soil.\n\nBy integrating cutting-edge infrastructure with a competitive regulatory framework, the project aims to attract international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).\n\nThis move is expected to facilitate significant knowledge transfer, create high-skilled jobs for UAE nationals, and integrate local suppliers into the global defence value chain.\n\n## Strategic collaboration and regulatory oversight\n\nThe operational framework of the Al Selmiyyah zone rests on a clear division of expertise. The Tawazun Council will serve as the primary authority, overseeing regulation, licensing, and compliance to ensure that all activities align with the UAE’s national security standards and international obligations.\n\nTheir involvement guarantees that the zone remains a secure and trusted environment for sensitive technological development.\n\nSimultaneously, AD Ports Group will leverage its logistical prowess to manage the master planning and infrastructure development.\n\nBy providing state-of-the-art facilities and seamless access to global trade routes via Abu Dhabi’s extensive port network, the zone will offer manufacturers unparalleled logistical advantages in reaching markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.\n\n### Regional security and economic resilience\n\nThe establishment of this industrial hub comes at a time of evolving security dynamics across the Middle East.\n\nAs regional powers increasingly look to reduce their reliance on foreign imports, the UAE’s investment in Al Selmiyyah underscores a broader trend of \"localisation\" within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).\n\nBy manufacturing critical systems domestically, the UAE aims to enhance its long-term military readiness and ensure supply chain resilience during periods of global instability.\n\nFurthermore, the project aligns with \"Operation 300bn,\" the UAE’s national strategy to increase the industrial sector's contribution to the GDP.\n\nAs the nation moves away from oil dependency, the defence sector is emerging as a cornerstone of its knowledge-based economy.\n\nThe new free zone represents not just a shield for national security, but a powerful engine for future economic growth\n\nThe post UAE to bolster military sovereignty with new Abu Dhabi defence industrial zone appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "UAE to bolster military sovereignty with new Abu Dhabi defence industrial zone"
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