New chemicals port to create thousands of jobs in UAE

The UAE’s chemicals industry is set for a major boost with the launch of its first dedicated chemicals port in Al Ruwais. The ADNOC L&S and TA’ZIZ project will drive industrial growth, create thousands of jobs in logistics and manufacturing, and strengthen the UAE’s position as a regional hub for chemical exports and innovation.

Table of contents

• 50-year agreement for dedicated chemicals port
• Port details and timeline
• Job creation and economic impact

50-year agreement for dedicated chemicals port

ADNOC L&S and TA'ZIZ announced a 50-year agreement to establish a dedicated chemicals port at the TA'ZIZ industrial chemicals zone in Al Ruwais. Under the agreement, ADNOC L&S will build, own and operate the port, while TA'ZIZ will leverage the facility to efficiently export chemicals and their derivatives (1).

This marks the UAE's first dedicated chemicals port, strategically positioned to serve fast-growth markets in Asia and Africa. Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, described it as "a first-of-its-kind dedicated chemicals port that will provide ADNOC L&S long-term, predictable revenue while supporting TA'ZIZ's growing chemicals ecosystem"(1).

Port details and timeline

Valued at over $300 million, the port is scheduled for completion in Q4 2026(1). The financial projections are substantial, with the facility projected to generate more than $1.3 billion in revenue for ADNOC L&S over the first 27 years(1).

The port will support TA'ZIZ's ambitious production targets. By the end of 2028, TA'ZIZ will be producing 4.7 million tons per annum of chemicals, including methanol, low-carbon ammonia, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer and polyvinyl chloride(1).

TA'ZIZ CEO Mashal Al-Kindi emphasized that "this dedicated chemicals port will enable us to export our products efficiently and at scale, supporting the UAE's ambition to establish a world-scale chemicals industry"(1).

Job creation and economic impact

The broader TA'ZIZ ecosystem represents a cornerstone of the UAE's industrial diversification strategy. TA'ZIZ is expected to contribute billions of dollars to the UAE economy and create thousands of jobs, spanning construction, operations, logistics, and support services.

The project will unlock hundreds of new end-products across critical industries including construction, agriculture and healthcare(1), creating employment opportunities beyond the port itself. The integrated ecosystem—featuring centralized utilities, a tank terminal, feedstock pipelines, and shared infrastructure including roads, emergency response, health and safety, and crisis management(1)—requires diverse professional expertise.

For job seekers in logistics, chemical manufacturing, port operations, and industrial services, this development signals growing opportunities in the UAE's expanding chemicals sector over the coming years.

References

1. Chemicals Port Agreement - WAM