The Ministry of Health and Prevention of UAE has advised individuals to avoid using N95 masks as it may cause a respiratory problem and additional stress on the respiratory system. This factor is expected to negatively impact market growth. The UAE government aims to develop a medical hub which is anticipated to attract medical tourism in the emirate through 2025. The increasing number of surgical procedures is projected to augment the demand for N95 surgical masks in the UAE from past 5 years. Consequently, the N95 segment would experience positive growth through 2025.