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As the Middle East's urban topography is transformed by an unprecedented construction boom, the demand for steel rises.
GN Focus|Steel
There's a little steel in all our lives, they say - here's a look at the men who make it happen.
Adopting new and innovative welding techniques can improve output and greatly reduce costs.
More than $18 billion (about Dh66.11 billion) is being invested in 46 steel manufacturing plants throughout the Arabian Gulf in an attempt to close the widening gap between supply and demand for steel.
Given the rapid pace of development and the prolific construction projects in the region, the demand for steel will only increase.
