Al Ain Mills lays foundation stone for Capital Mills Grain project at Khalifa Port
The project follows a 50-year land lease agreement for the development of a state-of-the-art grain storage and processing facility.
UAE – Al Ain Mills Holding, part of the Al Hazaa Investment Group, has laid the foundation stone for the Capital Mills Grain project at Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi, marking a major investment aimed at expanding the UAE’s grain storage and processing capacity.
The project, backed by Ithmaar International Holding, Emirates Way Holding and supported by AD Ports Group, is designed to strengthen supply chain resilience, enhance in-country value creation and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a regional hub for grain and agri-commodities.
The foundation ceremony, held on 6 February 2026, signals the start of a new phase of strategic industrial development focused on food security, sustainability and economic resilience.
As part of the deal, Capital Mills Grain will deliver modern, scalable grain handling and processing infrastructure, enabling the UAE to better manage imports, improve buffer stocks and reduce exposure to external supply disruptions.
Located within Khalifa Port, the project benefits from direct access to deep-water marine berths, advanced logistics facilities and seamless connectivity to global trade routes.
AD Ports Group has positioned Khalifa Port as a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s integrated trade, logistics and industrial ecosystem, supporting essential sectors such as food, agriculture, energy and manufacturing.
The port has increasingly attracted grain terminals, bulk handling facilities and food processing investments as part of a wider push to localise strategic supply chains.
Capital Mills Grain builds on more than 80 years of milling and agri-food experience from the Hazza family, whose operations span the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.
Through Al-Hazza Investment Group, the family operates 15 production facilities across Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus, providing deep operational expertise, established sourcing networks and technical capabilities that strengthen the project’s long-term commercial prospects.
Ithmaar International Holding contributes strategic investment, governance and business development expertise, supporting disciplined expansion and operational excellence.
Its involvement aligns the project with Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision, which prioritises sustainable industrial growth, private sector participation and resilience in critical sectors such as food and logistics.
The ground breaking move follows, yet another milestone by the company to bolster national food security.
Recently, the group announced a strategic partnership with Ethmar International Holding (EIH) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to establish a new milling facility in Abu Dhabi.
The project, announced on October 23, 2025, seeks to significantly expand Al Ain Mills’ commercial and production footprint, adding to the UAE’s grain processing capabilities and advancing the Emirate’s goal of becoming a centre for sustainable food production.
“Al Ain Mills and EIH share a commitment to further advancing the UAE’s food security agenda and supporting Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision to establish the Emirate as a leading regional hub for sustainable food production and processing,” the companies said in a joint statement.
The foundation ceremony marks the actualization of a 50-year land lease agreement signed between Al Ain Mills and AD Ports Group to establish a state-of-the-art grain storage and processing facility at Khalifa Port’s South Quay.
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