Demand for building materials expected to rise amid UAE construction boom

UAE’s construction boom, fueled by projects like Dubai airport’s new terminal and property developments, is boosting demand for building materials. Emirates Steel Arkan, a key supplier formed from a merger, anticipates a 5-10% sales increase this year. Producing steel, cement, concrete blocks, and pipes, they play a vital role in the UAE’s ambition to become an industrial hub by 2031.