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Dubai South Opens Iron Mountain’s First Logistics Facility in the UAE

Dubai South has announced the opening of Iron Mountain's first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE, located at the EZDubai Logistics Hub. The 37,000-square-metre facility consolidates Unilever's division-wide warehousing and fulfilment operations under one roof. The site integrates automated robotic inventory counting and drone technology to optimize supply-chain workflows.

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Dubai South announced on November 9, 2026, the opening of Iron Mountain's first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE, situated within the EZDubai Logistics Hub.

The 37,000-square-metre facility consolidates Unilever's warehousing and fulfilment activities across its commercial divisions, marking the first strategic warehousing and logistics partnership between the two companies in the UAE.

According to the official announcement, Iron Mountain will manage both bonded and non-bonded warehousing, alongside value-added services such as co-packing and product-set assembly. The operation incorporates automated robotic inventory counting and drone technology to enhance inventory visibility and streamline handling processes.

Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of EZDubai Logistics Hub, stated that the facility adds advanced operational capabilities to Dubai South's integrated ecosystem. Ako Djaf, Managing Director for Warehousing & Logistics in MENAT and APAC at Iron Mountain, described the opening as an important milestone in expanding the company's regional logistics footprint.

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