DUBAI: Silver Line Gate Group (SLG Group) has initiated the construction of its AED200 million integrated facility at Dubai Industrial City, a major manufacturing and logistics hub in the Middle East. The new development, set to open next year, will encompass manufacturing, warehousing, and corporate offices over a 1.37 million square foot area, as announced during the SIAL Paris 2024 food exhibition. According to Emirates News Agency, SLG Group, known for its brands like Lancy, Gardo, Silva, Sama, and Zain, plans to produce 90,000 tonnes of milk powder and 10,000 tonnes of butter annually at this new location. The facility is expected to boost the company's production of milk, whey, and specialty products, including fruit and vegetable-based seasonings, thereby enhancing its contribution to the food and beverage sector. Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group, highlighted the importance of food security and sustainable value chains for economic prosperity. He emphasized t hat advanced manufacturing is vital to achieving this vision, noting that Dubai Industrial City's ecosystem is designed to support such growth. Alshawareb welcomed SLG Group's contribution to the UAE's food security agenda and its alignment with national economic initiatives such as Operation 300bn and the Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'. Shereen Saeed, General Manager at SLG Group, described the facility's construction as a significant milestone for the company. She stated that the state-of-the-art facility would enhance the regional value chain for food and beverage products, leveraging Dubai Industrial City's infrastructure to ensure a resilient supply of essential milk-based products. Saeed also noted that Dubai's status as a global industrial hub makes it an ideal location for SLG Group's continued expansion into new markets.