4 Factors Pushing the Middle East Construction Glass Industry Towards Growth!

The Middle East’s glass sector has been investors’ first choice for a reason. Google a picture on the internet about glass as a building material, the search results are bound to show you the Aldar Headquarters Abu Dhabi, the Burj Khalifa Dubai, Kingdom Centre Tower Riyadh, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower, Doha Tower and a lot more.

WFM Media - also one of our Media Partner for the 2nd Global Glass Show reported in their recent article that glass is incredibly versatile in construction, serving as insulation, a structural element, external glazing and cladding. Its beauty, light transmission and ability to pass up to 80% of natural daylight make it invaluable for energy efficiency and cost savings.

Via this blog, we will find out why in the Middle East we see buildings made of glass everywhere. Let’s begin

1) The Craze for Glass Facades and Glazing Surfaces: The Middle East is a hub of modern designs and architecture. In a recent report of Statista, until 2023, the region claimed the top spot with 11 impressive towers. Cities like Mecca, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait have always come up with commendable architectural marvels.

2) Ever-growing Construction Glass Sector: Countries in the region are putting untiring effort into creating smart cities and encouraging foreign investments through open trade policies.

In a recent report by Atkins Realis, it has been revealed that the Middle East is gearing up to make an investment worth nearly U.S. $50 Bn that will facilitate the smart city projects by 2025 - giving the glass industry in the region, a great push.

On the other hand, one of the popular research portals has announced via their website, the TechSci Research report that in most countries including KSA, UAE, Qatar, Doha etc. the construction sector will evolve even more by 2028 and glass will be an ideal choice for the industry.

3) Constant Evolution: Glass is not just seen as the construction industry's best choice but instead is now taken to be an active part of building facades, adjusting to external conditions for energy savings and eco-friendly buildings. Dynamic glass, like electrochromic glass, can cut cooling energy use by 30% to 40% compared to other types with or without blinds.

4) Growth and Innovations: If we talk about a recent technology that is creating a buzz in the construction industry in the Middle East is the use of smart glass technology. By transitioning between clear and opaque states, smart glass technology products improve privacy, energy efficiency and aesthetics. This technology is used in a variety of settings, from business buildings to luxury houses, and it is likely to grow substantially in the future years in the region.

This has been very well explained by us via our previous blog which is upon Growth and Innovations in the Glass Industry in the Middle East.

Link: https://www.globalglassshow.com/glass-industry-in-the-middle-east.html

We are confident that more factors are influencing glass as a building material in the region. If you are from the glass industry and want to tap into the booming glass industry of the region, do come and exhibit your products and solutions at the 2nd Global Glass Show Dubai happening on 11th - 12th September 2024 in M?venpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai.

The link to book your booth is: https://lnkd.in/d6N4eSAC