National Cement Company’s Role in Dubai’s Growth

NCC, short for National Cement Company, has been the leading industrial house in Dubai since the days of its 1968 inception. While it was founded with the patronage of late H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Sayed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai at that time, the company was primarily built to fuel the urbanization and infrastructural development hordes that were envisioned during those rapidly celebrating city transformations in the UAE. Using locally sourced and raw materials, NCC’s aim was simple: to become the cement giant, not just for the country but for the future of its building block. For all the exponential growth over the years, the company remains an industry giant in the UAE cement, serving the local market and, wider GCC region.

The late Sheikh Rashid had a vision for Dubai; visionary and ambitious. He realised that in order for Dubai to become a global hub, an absolutely solid structure was necessary, and cement would be part of that. National Cement was thus established to produce what construction needed, given the boom in construction going on at the time. Such an action represented one of the first serious efforts at setting up a heavy industry within the emirate. NCC had the task of providing quality cement for the rising demand within the UAE and areas too. Sheikh Rashid’s vision helped NCC climb the ladder in the region, making it instrumental for the whole construction sector.

National Cement has risen from its humble beginnings to achieve very significant growth in operations. It now finds itself as one of the largest cement manufacturers in the UAE, with an annual production capacity of over 1.5 million tons of cement, since the plant alone produces about 3,300 tons of clinker per day with a grinding capacity of 1.5 million metric tons annually. These figures support NCC as the market leader in cement suppliers in Dubai and the GCC, feeding into an ever-growing high-quality construction material market. Its strategic location in Dubai also provided the company with access to prime markets in the UAE and neighbouring countries. Over the years, National Cement has created a majority share of the cement market in Dubai; its branded cement products are now tantamount to quality and reliability.

The firm provides a range of cement products that are specific to the demands of the construction industry as a whole. From ordinary Portland cement, to cement-based specialized products, all NCC products have earned a strong reputation based on their durability and quality. The products it offers enable it to cater to a wide variety of projects-big and small-from residential buildings and commercial establishments to highways and bridges.

The UAE remains the mainstream market for NCC, but the company has expanded its presence within GCC countries. It is able to establish itself in regional positions as the leading cement manufacturer by exploring the markets mentioned above. The company is currently focusing on its production processes for sustainability. National Cement Company has a commitment to keeping itself abreast of international standards in quality and environmental management, to assure its clients that NCC’s products not only meet the current needs of construction but also meet a healthier and more sustainable future.

Investment continues into state-of-the-art technology to strengthen the processes and decrease the company’s environmental footprint. This way, NCC maintains a competitive advantage within the international cement market with compliance to best practice sustainability principles.