Modon Holding P.S.C (Modon), an Abu Dhabi-based holding company, has partnered with Egypt’s Elsewedy Industrial Development to launch a new industrial zone in support of the Ras El Hekma megaproject. The two companies recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to develop and manage the 10 million square meter zone, strategically located south of the Alexandria-Matrouh Highway, directly across from the Ras El Hekma site.
Initially, the industrial zone will focus on attracting investors and manufacturers specializing in building materials to ensure efficient and cost-effective construction. It will also promote the use of advanced and sustainable materials. With easy access to major highways, airports, and the high-speed rail network, the zone is expected to enhance supply chains and streamline the development process.
This collaboration marks another milestone in Modon’s efforts to advance the Ras El Hekma project by working closely with Egyptian companies. The joint venture with Elsewedy Industrial Development—one of Egypt’s leading developers of industrial and logistics cities—reinforces this commitment. The two partners are now actively securing anchor tenants and investors, prioritizing Egyptian companies to drive industrial expansion while fostering international partnerships.
Several key companies have already signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Modon Holding to supply building materials and explore opportunities for setting up factories or industrial production lines within the new zone. These include:
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Elsewedy Electric – A leading Egyptian and global provider of electrical products, as well as power and water solutions.
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3S Ready Mix Concrete – A subsidiary of Hassan Allam Group and one of Egypt’s largest ready-mix concrete suppliers.
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RAK Ceramics – A globally recognized ceramic brand, originally founded in the UAE.
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Hitech Concrete – A subsidiary of Trojan Construction Group and a major concrete products provider in the UAE.
While the industrial zone will play a critical role in the construction phase, its long-term vision goes beyond supporting the Ras El Hekma project. It aims to establish a sustainable industrial ecosystem that will drive continuous economic activity, generate employment, and make a significant contribution to Egypt’s GDP. The development will further cement Egypt’s status as a key trade and manufacturing hub, with expansion plans targeting regional markets, including Libya and Europe.
Beyond economic growth, the industrial zone is set to position Ras El Hekma as a center for industrial innovation, aligning with its vision of becoming a globally competitive city. Over the next decade, the zone is expected to create more than 20,000 jobs, acting as a catalyst for long-term prosperity.
Spanning 170.8 million square meters, Ras El Hekma is designed to be a smart, sustainable, and fully integrated urban community, eventually housing up to two million residents. Appointed as the project’s master developer in 2024 by ADQ, Modon sees Ras El Hekma as a key component of its international expansion strategy, significantly growing its footprint beyond the UAE.