UAE’s AD Ports to Invest $120 Million in Egypt’s East Port Said Logistics Zone

In a landmark step to deepen UAE–Egypt economic ties, AD Ports Group has signed a long-term concession agreement with Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and operate a state-of-the-art logistics and industrial zone in East Port Said. The $120 million agreement spans 50 years and will see AD Ports take a leading role in boosting Egypt’s logistics competitiveness and infrastructure readiness.

Phase one of the project includes the establishment of a cutting-edge logistics hub designed to streamline trade flow between Egypt and GCC countries. The logistics zone will also serve as a critical waypoint for goods moving between Asia, Africa, and Europe. With a focus on high-efficiency transport systems, warehousing, and value-added services, the initiative reflects Egypt’s growing ambition to become a regional logistics powerhouse.

This collaboration builds on an increasingly strategic partnership between the two countries, aligning with broader efforts to localize supply chains and increase manufacturing resilience across the Arab world. AD Ports’ decision to invest heavily in Egypt is a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economic stability and its role as a cross-border trade enabler.

From a macroeconomic perspective, this development underscores the UAE’s growing interest in building long-term physical and digital infrastructure in Egypt. It complements other Emirati-backed initiatives in renewable energy, port management, and industrial automation key sectors where Egypt is positioning itself for regional leadership.

The East Port Said zone, part of the broader SCZone strategy, aims to create tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, foster export-led manufacturing, and reduce logistical bottlenecks for both local and foreign enterprises.

For brands trading across Egypt and the GCC, this development is more than a headline: it signals improved throughput, greater trade efficiency, and new options for how goods move. We follow these shifts closely, so the operations we run for you can make the most of them.