Arab Iron and Steel Union was established in 1972 as the first Arab organization specialized in the iron and steel field affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity – League of Arab States.

Arab Iron and Steel Union is a non-governmental Arab organization. It has no political or commercial character.

Its permanent headquarters -General Secretariat- is in Algeria and has regional offices.

Arab Iron and Steel Union’s tasks fall within the framework of work plans aimed mainly at growing and developing the iron and steel industry in the Arab world.

Arab Iron and Steel Union includes multi-activity companies related to the iron and steel industry from Arab countries.