QFZ, Honeywell in deal to develop manufacturing, service hub in Qatar
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of an int...
The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish an integrated manufacturing and service hub in Qatar’s free zones. The collaboration aims to enhance local capabilities in mission-critical industries, particularly in the machining and servicing of Honeywell Technologies Sundyne pumps used in energy and process sectors across Qatar, the Middle East, and Africa.
The signing ceremony, held during the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, was attended by key executives from both organizations. The hub will leverage Honeywell Technologies’ existing presence in Qatar to bolster local access to specialized manufacturing and servicing, thereby meeting increasing customer demand.
Beyond the specific pump manufacturing focus, the MoU opens avenues for broader cooperation across Honeywell Technologies’ portfolios, encompassing process technology, automation, cybersecurity, and building automation solutions. This partnership is expected to stimulate broader ecosystem development by attracting relevant partners and suppliers to QFZ, while also engaging with research and academic institutions to launch initiatives that bolster local capabilities and develop Qatari talent.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating that it will significantly enhance Qatar’s industrial ecosystem by expanding localized manufacturing, servicing, and automation capabilities. The hub’s integrated platform and strategic connectivity form a robust foundation for scaling these capabilities, aligning with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Matt Spalding, Vice President of Process Technology at Honeywell Technologies, emphasized the company’s commitment to localizing innovative technologies across mission-critical industries. Through this partnership, Honeywell aims to help customers in the Middle East and Africa achieve greater efficiency, resilience, and intelligence through advanced process solutions.
The collaboration will also strengthen service delivery, adapt to evolving market needs, and build critical manufacturing capabilities in Qatar, reinforcing QFZ’s role as a catalyst for advanced manufacturing, technology, and industrial innovation within its free zones.
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