Ras Al Khaimah: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and a member of the UAE Supreme Council, recently opened Sobha Modular Industries’ new manufacturing facility in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah.
A subsidiary of Sobha Group, Sobha Modular Industries manufactures aluminum facades and bathroom pods with the use of cutting-edge AI-based CNC machines and robotics in its 250,000 m2 facility. The new manufacturing unit boasts a production capacity of 50 pods per day, with plans to double this output by year-end. It also produces 1,800 m2 of aluminum products daily, with major upgrades on the horizon. Moreover, this set-up is expected to create over 3,000 jobs in the region, contributing to local employment opportunities.
Sobha Group Founder and Chairman PNC Menon said that, “We are delighted to announce the inauguration of Sobha Modular Industries, our latest venture poised to revolutionize the regional manufacturing sector in UAE.”
“The grand inaugural ceremony of Sobha Modular Industries was graced by the esteemed presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, which reflects the project’s vital role in bolstering the region’s economic and industrial capabilities. Moreover, it serves as a stellar exemplification of Sobha Group’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability,” the Chairman added.
With Ras Al Khaimah’s favorable manufacturing ecosystem, characterized by its strategic proximity to essential raw materials and an attractive cost-value investment ratio, Sobha Group is well-positioned to operate its new business with efficiency and success. Sobha Modular Industries has exciting expansion plans in Ras Al Khaimah not just to boost production capacities, but also to support Sobha Group’s strategy for backward integration.