Qatar’s QFZA and Alfardan Automotive unite to build regional logistic hub

Qatar’s QFZA and Alfardan Automotive unite to build regional logistic hub

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The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) and Alfardan Automotive, a subsidiary of Qatar-based Alfardan Group, one of the leading local and regional conglomerates, signed a strategic agreement to establish a regional logistical hub for vehicles, means of transport, and spare parts among many others at the QFZ.

This is an addition to the many partnerships QFZA has developed with leading private sector entities in Qatar, and also marks the beginning of a close collaboration between QFZA and Alfardan Automotive, paving the way for the future joint projects in the free zones.

The signing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Ahmad Al Sayed, the Minister of State and Chairman of QFZA, and Mr. Omar Hussain Alfardan, President and CEO of Alfardan Group and several senior officials from both entities.

Alfardan Automotive’s regional center will be located in the mobility industries cluster in Umm Al Houl Free Zone, located near Hamad Port, a greenfield mega port, enhancing trade and increasing the volume of goods passing through it. 

The center will cover an area of more than 67,000 square meters and will utilize the latest logistics systems and processes to import vehicles, heavy equipment, motorcycles, and spare parts to meet markets demand, as well as develop