Al Gharbia Overview The Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate Abu Dhabi, November 2010 www.algharbia.ae 0 Content Al Gharbia Overview Western Region Development Council Vision Plan “Al Gharbia 2030” Development Projects How Can We Help The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 1 Al Gharbia covers app. 60 % of the total area of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, contributing to more than 50 % of its GDP Abu Dhabi Emirate 2 Area 60% 40 % 67,000 km WR 40,000 km2 GDP 361.7 bn. AED 50% 50 % (estimate) WR AED 181.2 bn Source: Area: Abu Dhabi Municipality; GDP: Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry; GDP (WR) est. 90 % of the AD Oil Sector GPD Source: Abu Dhabi National Census 2005 ; Abu Dhabi Statistical Yearbook 2005 The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 2 The seven main cities of Al Gharbia with TAMM network for quick provision of basic public services to residents Dalma P: 4,811 To Sila Ruwais Abu Dhabi P: 7,900 P: 15,511 Mirfa P: 14,503 (Mafraq) To D: 350 km D: 220 km 21 KM KSA D: 120 km 102 KM 62 KM TAMM Center 30 KM 111KM Ghayathi 44 KM 45 KM P: Population D: Distance from Abu Dhabi P: 14,022 143 KM D: 230 km Madinat Zayed P: 29,095 D: 160 km 108 KM Distance (km) 58 KM Abu Dhabi Liwa Mirfa P: 20,196 Abu Dhabi V D: 220 km Madinat 65 KM Mirfa 000120 V Zayed 48KM Liwa MadinaMadinaZayedZayed 000160000 00000090 VV Liwa 000220 000150 00060 V Ruwais Ruwais 000200 00080 000170 000230 V Ghayathi Ghayathi 000230 000120 176200 156120 00030 V Sila Sila 000350 000220 000240 000300 000150 000180 V DalmaDalma The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 3 The population is widely spread across Al Gharbia’s seven main cities with high concentration in Madinat Zayed Dalma Key Regions Coverage 4,811 Dalma : (islands) Ghayathi: also includes Bida Al Moutawa Mirfa 14,503 Liwa: includes the eastern and Sila Ruwais 7,900 15,511 western regions, Muzairaa, Aasab, Sahel, and Tawa Al Arbaiin Ghayathi Population Madinat Madinat Zayed: also includes 29.095 Zayed Density: 14.022 Shamis, Habchan, Bou Hasa, 1.4 / sq Km and the Baynouna village Mirfa: also includes Tureif Liwa Expatriates 20,196 Ruwais Locals Sila: includes Ba’ya and Ghoueyfat Note (1): Based on the 2001 census, assuming the historical 4% annual growth for Locals and expats in Madinat Zayed, Mirfa, Ruwais and Sila, 0% annual growth for expats in Dalma and Ghayathi, and -15% annual growth for expts in Liwa (due to the agriculture sector decline) Source: Abu Dhabi National Census 2005 The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 4 WRDC as organization has developed its vision, mission and four strategic activities 1 WRDC Vision • Tackle barriers to employment / improve workforce skills People • Create incentives to attract and To lead Al Gharbia of Abu Dhabi into retain qualified workforce becoming a model of sustainable economic and social development by 4 Marketing setting the standard of excellence in the and 3 development of people, enhancement of Promotion 2 infrastructure and improvement of Enterprises Infrastructure enterprises. • Support small and medium sized enterprises • Deliver an improved and effective (SMEs) to increase employment potential infrastructure enabling Al Gharbia’s WRDC Mission • Promote and support regional investment future development • Increase participation in the knowledge • Promote the development of a healthy, economy sustainable, safe and high quality environment To provide the residents of Al Gharbia • Diversify region revenues by supporting new with a higher quality of life through industries promoting employment, improving • Enhance product / concept offerings to promote business development to increase regional infrastructure and increasing job opportunities for residents • Market and promote Al Gharbia as an affordable tourist destination for families and business efficiency and investments. ‘culture seekers’ The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 5 Plan “Al Gharbia 2030” The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 6 Regional Transportation Framework The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 7 Regional Education Framework The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 8 Regional Healthcare Framework The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 9 Liwa Administration Center The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 10 Examples for Current plans of major commercial players • Increasing refinery capacity, expanding petrochemicals - Several projects of ADNOC group of companies - New Refinery, Green Diesel Plant and Expansion of Sulphur Handling Terminal - Borouge 2 completed, Borouge 3 and Borouge 4 in planning • Nuclear plant in Braka - Baraka is chosen as the preferred location of the nuclear plant – first in the Middle East. Billions of investment required to satisfy country needs in electricity • Expansion and diversification of chemicals production - Plans to create diversified chemicals hub • Expansion of water capacity - Shuwaihat Power Station 2 & Shuwaihat Power Station 3 projects - Underground water reservour project near Liwa The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 11 Examples for Current plans of major commercial players • Desert Islands project - Project includes several island lodges, Equestrian Centre, Dive and Sport Fishing Centre, Youth Outdoor Camp & Anantara Conference Centre. • Housing and commercial development - Plans to develop residential neighborhoods throughout Al Gharbia - Schools, parks and commercial markets are parts of development • Agriculture & foods - The project will help to market Al Gharbia agricultural products, raise the efficiency of the agriculture sector, provide consultation and technical services to improve productivity and water consumption & create additional employment • Union Railway - Ruwais – Shah railway planned to be build in 2011 - 2013 - Potential next step - railway project linking UAE with other Gulf states (2016) The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 12 How can we help Register: WRDC can assists businesses with the registration with different stakeholders to participate in future projects Bringing Together: WRDC helps developers and businesses to create a vehicle for new investment opportunities under Al Gharbia 2030 vision. Stay in Touch: WRDC encourage sharing the knowledge and exchanging information about developments and investment opportunities (past and future) The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 13 “Al Gharbia is a place for people to live and raise families while enjoying high quality of life. A region with economic opportunities for all individuals” www.algharbia.ae The Western Region Development Council maps tomorrow for you… www.algharbia.ae 14.