Big Money Projects = Big Opportunity for Shopkeepers
A new report says that the total value of ongoing and upcoming projects in the Middle East has crossed $3.9 trillion in 2024. That’s not a small number — it’s a massive wave of construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, and industrial developments.
But here’s the real question:
How does this affect shopkeepers who sell hardware, tools, and building materials in the UAE?
Let’s talk in simple, honest terms — like how we chat over tea in the shop.
More Projects, More Materials, More Sales
If billions are being spent on construction, they’ll need:
- Fasteners and screws 🪛
- Hand tools and power tools 🛠️
- Dowel bars, cutting tools, interior materials and so on.
That’s where you come in.
Suppliers like AHMAD AND KHADEEJA TRADING LLC in Deira, specialists in fasteners, or OMAN OCEAN TRADING LLC, who deal in dowel bars, are perfectly placed to benefit. Contractors will look for fast, local suppliers — not just big importers.
Even interior fit-out specialists like Section Interiors in Qusais or WADI AL AQEEQ BUILDING MATERIALS in Sharjah (famous for hex screws) stand to gain, because every project needs finishing touches, not just cement and steel.
Don’t Just Wait for Customers — Be Found Online
The problem? Many of your future customers won’t pass by your shop. They’ll search online.
That’s why platforms like Gulfinquiries.com are becoming crucial.
It connects buyers and suppliers across the UAE — especially in the hardware and building material space.
So if a new project starts in Abu Dhabi, the project manager might search “garage tools Mussafah,” and boom — they can find AL MAJARRAH EQUIPMENT CO listed on Gulfinquiries.
Same if someone searches “power tools Deira” — there’s POWERTEX TOOLS.
These are not guesses — these are real opportunities coming through smart online presence.
Don’t Miss the Trillion-Dirham Train
You’ve worked hard to build your shop — don’t let this massive project boom pass you by.
✅ Keep your stock ready
✅ Polish your customer service
✅ Get listed on Gulfinquiries.com
✅ Be ready to deliver fast and build trust
This project pipeline means that the UAE will remain a busy construction hub. Tools will be in demand. Screws, drills, fit-outs — all will be required in large volumes.
Whether you’re in Sharjah like MIDLAND HARDWARE LLC (cutting tools) or opposite Grand Mall like Al Najim Al Muzdahir (hand tools), now’s your time to shine.
You don’t need to build a tower.
Just be the one supplying the tools for it.
