Gab�s is one of the biggest industrial cities in Tunisia. Most industries are chemical oriented, this is why the city offers one of the best chemistry degrees in Africa from the University of Gab�s. The main industries are:
* Cement
* Chemical products
* Brick Factories
* Oil refinery
The fast growing numbers of factories has resulted in fairly serious pollution of the area and Gulf of Gab�s. In recent years the government is working on new programs and laws to decrease the amount of pollution
