• Above, official inauguration of the Borouge Innovation Centre in the Sas Al Nakhl in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
    Above, official inauguration of the Borouge Innovation Centre in the Sas Al Nakhl in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Minister of Energy Suhail Al Mazroui speaks to journalists during the official opening of the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
    Minister of Energy Suhail Al Mazroui speaks to journalists during the official opening of the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Above, mock up of a vehicle inside the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
    Above, mock up of a vehicle inside the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The Innovation Centre, which works in collaboration with other Borealis centres in Europe, includes 16 plastics research labs as well as more than 230 pieces of advanced testing equipment. Christopher Pike / The National
    The Innovation Centre, which works in collaboration with other Borealis centres in Europe, includes 16 plastics research labs as well as more than 230 pieces of advanced testing equipment. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
    The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The Innovation Centre employs approximately 70 people, with UAE nationals making up one-third of that number. Christopher Pike / The National
    The Innovation Centre employs approximately 70 people, with UAE nationals making up one-third of that number. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
    The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Inside the Borouge Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
    Inside the Borouge Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Above, polyurethane pellets on display at the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
    Above, polyurethane pellets on display at the Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Visitors tour the newly inaugurated Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
    Visitors tour the newly inaugurated Borouge Innovation Centre. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
    The material developed at the US$70 million facility can be used in a wide array of applications from plastic bags to the automotive industry. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The Innovation Centre, which works in collaboration with other Borealis centres in Europe, includes 16 plastics research labs as well as more than 230 pieces of advanced testing equipment. Christopher Pike / The National
    The Innovation Centre, which works in collaboration with other Borealis centres in Europe, includes 16 plastics research labs as well as more than 230 pieces of advanced testing equipment. Christopher Pike / The National

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Borouge inaugurates Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi – in pictures

Liz Claus

November 24, 2015

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Borouge inaugurated its Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to help expand research and innovation in the field of polymer development.

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