Al Ain Mills partners Ethmar, ADIO to build new milling facility in Abu Dhabi
The facility will expand the commercial footprint of Al Ain Mills into Abu Dhabi, and the resulting increase of the company’s production capacity.
UAE – Al Ain Mills, part of the Al Hazaa Investment Group, has 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, aims to strengthen the United Arab Emirates’ position as a regional agri-food hub and bolster national food security.
According to the partners, the new facility will 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 center 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 new milling facility aligns with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to localize food manufacturing, strengthen supply chain resilience, and promote innovation in grain processing, key steps toward achieving long-term food security and economic sustainability.
Founded in 2010, Al Ain Mills is among the UAE’s leading grain milling companies, producing high-quality wheat flour, wheat bran, and semolina products for both domestic and international markets.
The company has been expanding its reach in recent years to meet the UAE’s growing demand for staple foods, particularly as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on imported food products.
Ethmar International Holding, based in Abu Dhabi, has a diverse investment portfolio spanning several key sectors including energy, real estate, and food industries.
Its partnership with Al Ain Mills reflects EIH’s broader strategy of supporting projects that contribute to sustainable economic diversification in line with the UAE Centennial 2071 Vision.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which facilitates private sector investments into the Emirate, has been actively supporting food and agriculture ventures as part of its agri-tech and food security programs.
Through initiatives such as the AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster, ADIO continues to attract global agribusiness players to enhance the UAE’s self-sufficiency in food production.
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