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UAE Manufacturing Surge | Picks and Shovels Approach

The United Arab Emirates is rapidly expanding its non-oil economy, driving significant demand for industrial infrastructure and materials. This basket offers exposure to the global US/EU-listed companies supplying the essential equipment, chemicals, and engineering services for this growth.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on November 13

Your Basket's Financial Footprint

This basket's total market capitalisation is $572.22B and is heavily anchored by a small number of very large-cap constituents. That concentration tends to yield a more stable, broad-market-like profile with lower idiosyncratic risk.

Key Takeaways for Investors:
  • Large-cap dominance tends to reduce volatility and align performance more with broad-market movements.
  • Consider as a core portfolio holding, not a speculative growth allocation.
  • Likely to deliver steady, long-term appreciation; not rapid, short-term explosive gains.
Total Market Cap
  • CAT: $268.16B

  • CMI: $66.19B

  • LIN: $200.30B

  • Other

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

The UAE is aggressively diversifying away from oil, creating massive demand for industrial infrastructure. Rather than investing directly in local projects, this 'picks and shovels' approach targets the established global companies that supply the essential equipment, chemicals, and engineering services powering this transformation.

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What You Need to Know

This group focuses on US and European-listed industrial giants with proven Middle East operations. These companies supply everything from heavy machinery to specialty chemicals, benefiting from the UAE's billions in non-oil sector investments whilst offering the stability of established multinational corporations.

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Why These Stocks

Each company was selected for having direct business relationships and established operations in the UAE. From Caterpillar's official dealer network to Linde's production facilities in Sharjah, these firms are already integral suppliers to the Emirates' ambitious development plans.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Massive Infrastructure Spend

The UAE is investing billions in non-oil sectors, creating unprecedented demand for the industrial equipment and services these companies provide. This infrastructure boom could drive sustained revenue growth.

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Established Global Players

These aren't speculative bets - they're proven multinational corporations with existing Middle East operations and established supply chains, offering a stable way to access UAE's growth story.

Diversification Urgency

With oil dependency reduction as a national priority, the UAE's commitment to industrial development isn't optional - it's essential, potentially creating long-term tailwinds for these suppliers.

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