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GLOBAL NEWS
Swisslog marks
entry in KSA
J E D D A H : S w i s s l o g , a l e a d i n g
automation expert for robot-based
and data-driven intralogistic solutions,
has made its presence felt in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It joined for the first time as launch
partner at Materials Handling Saudi
Arabia.
Swisslog Middle East introduced their
latest warehouse automation solutions
and new picking technologies for
forward-thinking customers in Saudi
Arabia and the bordering region.
Highlighting the company's participation
& innovation in automated
warehousing, Frederic Zielinski,
General Manager of Swisslog Middle
East commented, “We are excited to
be part of one of the most prestigious
global trade shows in the supply chain
sector. Being an international company,
we have more than 2,500 employees
on board and work with business
customers in more than 50 countries.
This exhibition provides us with
unparalleled opportunities to connect
with new customers and existing
partners in our endeavour to provide
robot-based warehousing solutions
for customers across the Kingdom.”
Swisslog says the KSA is a very
important market for the company.
Largest rice factory in the Gulf now open at KIZAD
ABU DHABI: The largest and only fullyautomated
rice factory of its kind in the
Gulf Region capable of producing
120,000 metric tons of rice per annum
was formally opened at the Khalifa
Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).
Owned by Al Dahra Kohinoor, a
subsidiary of Al Dahra Holding, the
factory spans across a total area of
100,106 square meters at KIZAD and
will be handling the full production
cycle of rice that includes milling,
storage, packaging as well as
distribution within the UAE and
exporting to foreign markets via the
adjacent Khalifa Port.
The Dh140-million facility, opened on
Dec. 6, will produce up to 120,000
metric tons of rice per annum
with 40 silos; each boasting a
750-ton capacity.
It also features storage
facilities with a capacity of
8,000 tons, a processing
u n i t , i n a d d i t i o n t o
administrative offices and
support facilities. The
company aims to create a
strategic rice reserve in Abu
Dhabi of about 30,000
metric tons.
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al
Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi
Ports, described the project
a s “ a m o n u m e n t a l
a c h i e v e m e n t t h a t
significantly contributes to
the long-term vision of the Abu Dhabi
Government to achieve food supply
security and sustainability.”
The factory will benefit from a vertically
integrated supply chain that guarantees
the sourcing of the finest quality
Basmati and non-Basmati rice from
India and Pakistan, officials said.