Year: 2024

Region Covered: UAE

Services: Market Intelligence | Commercial Due Diligence | Supply Chain Validation

Overview

A client in the speciality manufacturing space sought to assess a potential partnership with a UAE-based firm that had recently announced large-scale production capabilities for an industrial compound. The company highlighted significant capital investment, a substantial workforce, and operational readiness. Our role was to independently verify these claims and evaluate the management of a critical by-product integral to the production process.

Our Approach

We conducted a focused market and operational assessment to validate the manufacturer’s capabilities and commercial standing. Key activities included:

• On-ground verification of the facility’s operational status and production activity
• Review of by-product handling and disposal practices, including inquiries with regional waste management entities
• Identification of downstream buyers and commercial applications of the by-product
• Cross-referencing public disclosures with actual infrastructure, workforce size, and investment levels
• Reputation and compliance screening across relevant government and industrial bodies

Results

• Our work confirmed that the facility was operational, though at a more measured capacity than publicly stated
• By-product handling appeared consistent with industry norms, with some volumes confirmed through local channels
• Workforce and infrastructure were in line with typical early-stage scale-up operations
• No legal, reputational, or regulatory red flags were identified

Impact

The findings gave the client the confidence needed to proceed, resulting in the formation of a successful partnership. The due diligence process helped establish transparency, align expectations, and lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration in the UAE market.