H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs received at his office today Mohammed Ghanim Al Mansouri, Director General of Al Khazna Tannery and the staff of the leather factory.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mansour was briefed on the latest developments in the world's leather products and the progress of work at Al Khazna Tannery.

He emphasised the importance of developing local industries to contribute in diversifying UAE's economy and to meet the regional and global demand for leather products. He also praised Al Khazna Tannery's progressive vision towards developing national industries.

Al Khazna is the first tannery to produce an exclusive range of leathers tanned using the most advanced environmental friendly technologies, guaranteed metal-free, sustainable and biodegradable.

It produces around 4.2 million square feet of camel leather, designed specifically for international fashion houses, airlines, and shoes and accessories factories.