UAE Economy Minister Visits Hotpack’s NIP Facility as Company Accelerates Global Expansion
Hotpack, one of the GCC’s leading food packaging manufacturers, welcomed His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, to its manufacturing facility in National Industries Park (NIP), highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting the UAE’s industrial development and economic diversification goals.
The visit comes at a significant stage in Hotpack’s growth journey, following the completion of a minority equity investment by Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), a global Shari’ah-compliant alternative investment firm. The investment is expected to support the company’s expansion plans, increase manufacturing capacity, and accelerate international growth.
During the visit, the Minister toured Hotpack’s advanced production facilities and reviewed the company’s progress in manufacturing innovation, sustainability initiatives, and global market expansion. The visit also underscored the UAE government’s commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and supporting businesses that contribute to the nation’s long-term economic vision.
Addressing the media, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri emphasized the UAE’s focus on building a competitive and sustainable business environment while advancing industrial growth. He noted that developing sustainable industries and expanding economic partnerships remain central to enhancing the competitiveness of UAE-made products and opening new export opportunities in line with the “We the UAE 2031” vision.
The Minister also highlighted the government’s commitment to working closely with the private sector to support strategic investments that increase domestic production, strengthen exports, and create sustainable economic growth.
Hotpack Founder and Managing Director Abdul Jebbar PB described the visit as a recognition of the company’s three-decade journey from a local UAE enterprise to a globally recognized packaging manufacturer. He said the partnership with GII will provide additional momentum for expanding production capacity, entering new markets, and accelerating the company’s transition toward sustainable packaging solutions.
GII Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Hotpack’s future growth. They noted that the investment aligns with GII’s strategy of backing businesses that contribute to the UAE’s industrial development and self-sufficiency goals.
Founded in Dubai in 1995, Hotpack has grown into a global packaging manufacturer with operations across 17 countries, 25 manufacturing facilities, and a customer base exceeding 25,000 businesses in more than 100 countries. The company offers a diverse range of packaging products, including plastic, paper, aluminium, and sustainable packaging solutions.
Hotpack’s continued expansion supports the UAE’s “Operation 300bn” industrial strategy by strengthening local manufacturing, increasing exports of UAE-made products, enhancing supply chain resilience, and creating skilled employment opportunities across the country’s industrial sector.
