Fine Desert Dust Builds Up Faster Than Expected
Industrial zones such as Jebel Ali, DIP, and Ras Al Khor are surrounded by open land and construction developments. Even with shutters closed, microscopic sand particles enter facilities through:
loading docks
truck entry points
ventilation openings
forklift movement zones
Over time this dust settles into:
concrete floor pores
pallet storage racks
ceiling beams
lighting fixtures
ventilation ducts
Routine sweeping usually removes only visible debris. The fine particles remain embedded in surfaces and continue circulating throughout the facility.