DIP Angola with Trice Chemicals IND. LLC as the first tenant to operate in the Angola Economic Zone.

Dubai Investments, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, recently announced a major milestone in the development of Angola’s first fully integrated economic zone, DIP Angola, with the signing of its first tenant, Trice Chemicals IND. LLC. This UAE-headquartered manufacturer specialising in hygiene, cleaning, and speciality chemicals will establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility on a spacious 26,000-square-metre plot within the Northern Cluster of Phase 1. The move firmly positions DIP Angola as a strategically designed gateway for manufacturing, logistics, and regional trade in Southern Africa, reflecting growing investor confidence in Angola’s industrial future.

Set within a vast 2,000-hectare development in Bengo Province, DIP Angola integrates multiple zones that together form a self-sufficient hub, including state-of-the-art industrial facilities, commercial spaces, residential areas, and recreational amenities. This thoughtfully planned ecosystem provides ample room for sustained growth and sectoral diversification, aiming to attract leading manufacturers and investors seeking ready-to-build, fully serviced industrial land. The development plans to replicate the successful Dubai Investments Park model in the UAE, which has established itself as a global industrial landmark.

Omar Al Mesmar, Board Director of Dubai Investments International Angola LDA, highlighted this tenant signing as a critical operational marker in the project’s evolution. He pointed to the steady progress of Phase 1 infrastructure, including internal roads and utilities designed to seamlessly connect to major transport corridors, which enables efficient company setups. The anticipation of further investor interest and ongoing negotiations underlines DIP Angola’s appeal as Angola’s premier industrial nexus, offering world-class connectivity and modern infrastructure.

Strategically situated just 50 kilometres from Angola’s capital, Luanda, and conveniently close to vital transport nodes including seaports and an upcoming export facility, DIP Angola is well-placed to serve both national and international markets. The first phase alone is expected to create over 3,000 jobs, contributing significantly to local workforce development and supporting Angola’s broader industrial growth ambitions.

Trice Chemicals’ Managing Partner, Prathyush Pradeep, expressed enthusiasm about establishing operations within DIP Angola, citing the development’s advanced infrastructure and strategic location as key factors supporting their expansion plans and Angola’s emerging industrial ecosystem.

This landmark development not only indicates a robust phase of economic diversification for Angola but also opens up diverse business and investment opportunities. Potential areas include industrial equipment supply, infrastructure development, logistics and transport services, workforce training, and ancillary manufacturing sectors. The presence of commercial, residential, and recreational facilities further invites investments in real estate, hospitality, and community amenities, all integral to a sustainable industrial ecosystem.

In summary, the onboarding of the first tenant to DIP Angola marks a significant step towards realising Angola’s vision as a competitive hub for manufacturing and trade in Southern Africa, offering a compelling platform for investors seeking to participate in the continent’s industrialisation journey.