Jul 7, 2025|

JINGDONG Property and Abu Dhabi Airports Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch 70,000-Square-Meter Smart Logistics Hub in the Middle East

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Abu Dhabi, 7 July, 2025 — JINGDONG Property (JDP), the infrastructure investment and management platform of JD.com, has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports to jointly develop and operate a state-of-the-art logistics facility in the Abu Dhabi Airports Freezone. This flagship project marks JDP’s first greenfield development in the Middle East and represents a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion strategy.

With a planned construction area of approximately 70,000 square meters, it will be a key logistics gateway, supporting the region’s growing cross-border e-commerce demands and enhancing air freight and distribution services across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “This joint venture aligns seamlessly with Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision of becoming a global trade and logistics hub. By combining JDP’s modern infrastructure and integrated end-to-end service capabilities with our strategic location and air cargo expertise, we are laying the foundation for a logistics ecosystem that fosters investment, generates high-value employment, and strengthens Abu Dhabi’s role in global supply chains.”

“We are delighted to enter into this strategic partnership with ADAFZ to jointly develop high-standard warehouse projects at the ADAFZ Logistics Park.” said Cao Dong, CEO of JINGDONG Property, “This signing marks an important milestone for both sides, and we highly value the trust and support from our partner. We have great respect for the UAE market and are committed to bringing our expertise and resources to support the country’s logistics infrastructure development and e-commerce capabilities. Looking ahead, we are eager to deepen our collaboration, increase our investment, and work together towards long-term, mutually beneficial growth. ”

The logistics park will feature cutting-edge automation and digital warehouse management systems, all powered by JD.com’s globally recognized technology stack. It will offer integrated warehousing and value-added services designed for multiple diversified scenarios. The project is set to benefit both local and international merchants by lowering logistics costs, reducing delivery times, and minimizing operational risks for companies entering or expanding in the Middle East.

As JD.com’s dedicated logistics infrastructure development and management platform, JDP currently oversees more than 50 infrastructure projects across nine countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, and the UAE. The company plays a vital role in building a globally connected network that supports international trade and facilitates the globalization of businesses of all sizes.

Through this partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports, JDP is not only accelerating its footprint in the Middle East, but also actively contributing to the region’s economic diversification goals. The project is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, support SMEs, and enhance the UAE’s competitiveness as a global logistics and e-commerce hub.

 

About JD.com, Inc.

JD.com, Inc., also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. JD.com, Inc.’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, property development, industrials, private label, insurance and international business. Ranking 47 on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com, Inc. is China’s largest retailer by revenue.

About JINGDONG Property, Inc.

JINGDONG Property, Inc. (www.jdp.com.cn) is a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com, Inc. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others. As the cornerstone of JD.com, Inc.’s supply chain ecosystem, JINGDONG Property is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and has a unique ability to integrate business resources. We are well-positioned to serve consumption-driven demand and transform local economies. Leveraging our core competencies across infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure.

 

(press@jd.com)

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