China Southern Glass (CSG), one of the world’s leading producers of energy-efficient glass and advanced materials, has announced a major expansion with the construction of its first overseas intelligent manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi.
The AED 300 million project will be located on a 95,000-square-metre site within ICAD 1, part of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). Serving as CSG’s regional headquarters, the plant will feature state-of-the-art, fully digitalised production lines capable of manufacturing over 5 million square metres of coated, laminated, and insulating glass annually. The facility will supply high-performance energy-saving glass for projects across the UAE, the wider Gulf, Europe, Africa, and the U.S.
The investment will generate around 400 specialised technical jobs, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s industrial strategy and its goal to expand advanced manufacturing and economic diversification. Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities & Free Zones at AD Ports Group, said the project strengthens the emirate’s industrial base and reduces reliance on imported materials.
Wenxin Wang, Vice President and CFO of CSG, highlighted that Abu Dhabi’s strong infrastructure, logistics, and market access make it the ideal hub for this landmark project, expected to begin operations by late 2026. 
Source: KEZAD with additional information added by Glass Balkan
