MANUFACTURING ZONES
ZONE 3 - Mineral Products
Overview
The growth of the construction and real estate sector in the GCC region as well as the phenomenal increase in population which is the highest in the world, created a significant opportunity for mineral products and construction materials at DI.
The access routes next to DI, abundant regional resources, strong regional growth in consumption materials and increasing sophistication of customer demand are key elements contributing to make this sector a viable and profitable one.
Industry Highlights:
- 1400 construction projects worth US$ 697 billion currently underway in the Gulf, with US$ 4 billion worth of new projects added each week
- UAE leading the Gulf in construction projects, accounting for US$ 221 billion (32%)
Source:
- Global Insight Trade Statistics
- MEED