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NAFFCO Group Signs $20M MoU with CNNC-CZEC to Establish First-of Its Kind High-Tech Filtration Facility in the Region
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NAFFCO Group Signs $20M MoU with CNNC-CZEC to Establish First of Its Kind High-Tech Filtration Facility in the Region.
Mr. Ahmed Khalid Al Khatib, Group Managing Director of NAFFCO Group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CZEC, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), to establish a specialized high-tech filtration manufacturing facility in the UAE. The agreement includes an initial investment of USD 20 million, marking a major advancement in regional industrial innovation.
The facility will produce advanced filtration systems for nuclear applications, critical industrial processes, and high-security shelters. With only a few such technologies manufactured globally, this initiative will be the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) key supporters of the UAE’s vision for industrial diversification and technological localization.
As a global leader in fire protection and life safety, NAFFCO Group continues to expand into high-value engineering sectors. This initiative reinforces the Group’s commitment to innovation, regional self-reliance, and cutting-edge technology.
Mr. Ahmed Khalid Al Khatib stated:
“This collaboration is more than an investment—it positions the UAE as a hub for advanced industrial solutions. We’re proud to lead the way in bringing such a capability to the region.”
This milestone further reflects NAFFCO Group’s vision to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions that protect lives, infrastructure, and critical environments worldwide.
