The Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union held its 132nd ordinary meeting in the Algerian capital, Algiers, chaired by Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Union, with the participation of Board members. During the meeting, a number of organizational, financial, and strategic issues related to the Union’s activities and the future …
Steel production in Arab countries recorded noticeable growth during 2025, with total output for the January–December period reaching around 43.7 million tonnes, an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024. December production alone rose to 3.9 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.1%. Gulf RegionGulf countries continued to show strong performance, …
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Tosyali Algeria received the Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Professor Kamel Rezig, alongside the Wali of Oran, Mr. Ibrahim Ouchan, during an official visit to the Tosyali Algeria industrial complex. As part of the visit to the Tosyali Algeria complex, the Minister attended the launch of Tosyali Algeria’s first steel export operations for …
The steel sector in the Arab region witnessed notable positive developments during the period from January to November 2025, reflected in higher production levels and improved overall performance in several Arab countries. This progress was supported by the continued implementation of major development projects and increased demand for steel products, particularly in infrastructure and construction …
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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on December 17, 2025 that it has reached a preliminary decision to impose antidumping duties on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, as part of its investigations into unfair trade practices. The Department set a preliminary dumping margin of 127.32% on Tosyali Iron and Steel Industry …
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The CEO of Sonarem Group, Reda Belhaj, received in Algiers the Vice President of Tosyali Algeria, Alp Topkocoglu, as part of the implementation of the major strategic partnership between Sonarem Group—through its subsidiary, the Algerian Iron and Steel Company (FERAL)—and Tosyali Algeria to develop the Gara Djebilet mine, according to a statement issued by the …
The steel sector in the Arab region recorded a steady and balanced performance during October 2025 across the Gulf, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Most Arab countries achieved notable growth in production, supported by continued industrial expansion and rising local and regional demand for steel products.Aggregated data for the period from January to October …
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A broad intersectoral coordination meeting was held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mines in Algeria to discuss the measures required to launch the development of the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine, along with the Béchar–Tindouf mining railway line designated for transporting passengers, goods, and mineral materials. The meeting was …
Crude steel production in Arab countries reached 3.9 million tons in September 2025, marking a 15.1% increase compared to September of the previous year. Meanwhile, total production from January to September reached 32.3 million tons, up 7.5% year-on-year, according to the latest data from the World Steel Association (World Steel). This reflects the continued recovery …
Crude steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.5% in Jan. -Sep. 2025. Read More »
Algeria is set to commission its first iron ore pre-processing unit at the Gara Djebilet mine in Tindouf Province by the end of April 2026, with an annual production capacity of 4 million tonnes, according to Belkacem Soltani, Chairman and CEO of the National Mining Industrial Group (SONAREM). In an interview with APS, Soltani explained …
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Tosyali Algeria aims to achieve $1 billion in export revenues during the current year, according to Alp Topcuoglu, a member of the company’s Board of Directors. In a press statement on the sidelines of the 13th North Africa Energy and Hydrogen Conference & Exhibition (NAPEC 2025), currently taking place in Oran, Topcuoglu said that “export …
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Prime Minister Saifi Ghrib inaugurated a rebar production plant in M’Sila on Tuesday, as part of a working and inspection visit to the province, commissioned by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. In his first stop, the Prime Minister inaugurated the rebar production unit belonging to the public company FONDALE, a subsidiary of the National Steel Industry Holding …
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Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.64 million mt in August 2025, recording a growth of 12.7% compared to the same period last year, while total output in the January–August period amounted to 28.26 million mt, up 6.1% year on year, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association (WorldSteel). Gulf RegionGulf …
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In a move that reflects the strength of the Algerian-Qatari partnership and opens broader horizons for Arab-African cooperation, Algerian Qatari Steel announced the signing of a package of commercial and strategic agreements worth more than USD 1.6 billion during its participation in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). These agreements, which will enable the company …
A delegation from China’s MCC company, led by General Manager Jia Nion Xuan, held talks with the CEO of the National Iron and Steel Company (Feral), Reda Belhaj, and the Chairman and CEO of Sonarem, Belkacem Soltani, on the development project of the Gara Djebilet mine in Tindouf. The discussions focused on iron ore processing …
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Arab countries recorded a strong increase in crude steel production during July 2025, with total output reaching 3.61 million tons, up 13.2% compared with the same month in 2024, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association. Strong Performance in the Gulf Region Gulf countries contributed 1.858 million tons in July 2025, …
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Arab countries’ crude steel production recorded a significant increase in June 2025, with total production reaching 3.337 million tons, an increase of 6.3% compared to the same month in 2024, according to the latest data issued by the World Steel Organization. Strong Performance in the Gulf Region The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries contributed approximately …
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The Algerian Ministry of Industry announced the signing of several partnership agreements between Algeria and Italy in the presence of the CEOs of the relevant institutions. Four major industrial agreements were signed under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry. Among these agreements was an agreement between the National Steel Company (SNS) and the Italian …
Algeria, which has been steadily developing its steel industry during recent years and, moreover, moving towards more active steel exports, is going to develop another DRI-based production base in the future. According to media sources, during the scheduled Italy-Algeria Business Forum to be held in Rome, an agreement is to be signed for an approximate …
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As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two companies, Algerian Steel Company (formerly Sider El Hadjar) and the Algerian Qatari Steel Company (AQS) have taken a new step toward industrial integration through an official field visit. The visit was led by Mr. Khaladi Houari Miloud, CEO of the Sider Industrial Group, accompanied by …
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As part of the state’s policy aimed at rehabilitating and utilizing confiscated industrial assets, the new production unit of the EPE ALFAPIPE SPA, a subsidiary of the National Iron and Steel Company (SNS), was inaugurated on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Battioua region of Oran Province. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Mr. …
According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.5 million tons in May, a 5.0% increase compared to May 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in May, with 810,000 tons, a decline of -9.5%. Saudi Arabia came in second place with 780,000 tons, a …
Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5% in May 2025 Read More »
The National Steel Holding Company receives a delegation from the Malaysian Lion Group to discuss partnership opportunities. The CEO of the National Steel Holding Company (SNS), Mr Adel Khemane, chaired a working meeting with officials from the Malaysian Lion Group, one of the most prominent industrial players in Asia, at the company’s headquarters on Monday, …
Sonatrach, in collaboration with Sonelgaz and the US renewable energy company Hecate, is preparing an integrated green hydrogen production project to meet the needs of Tosyali’s iron and steel industry, according to a statement from the public company. This project was discussed during a meeting held at Sonatrach’s General Directorate headquarters, which brought together the …
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Minister of Industry, Saifi Ghrib, received a high-level Qatari delegation on Wednesday, headed by Khalid Al-Obaidli, Chairman of Qatar Steel International and the main shareholder in the Algerian-Qatari Steel project. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to a ministry statement. The meeting, attended by ministry officials, comes within the framework of …
Continuing its pioneering path in the iron and steel industry, and affirming its ongoing commitment to the highest international quality standards, Algerian Qatari Steel Company (AQS) has obtained a certification for rebar in accordance with the technical requirements of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, issued by KIWA Netherlands. This accolade is the result of a …
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According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.4 million tons in April, a 1.7% increase compared to April 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in April, with 831,000 tons, a decline of -7.2%. Saudi Arabia came in second place with 757,000 tons, a …
Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.7% in April 2025. Read More »
According to the latest World Steel report on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.4 million tons in March, unchanged from March 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in March, with 828.3 thousand tons, a decrease of -4.8%. Saudi Arabia came in second rank with 719.3 thousand tons, a decrease of -17.8%. …
Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.0% in Q1 of 2025. Read More »
The President of the Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, oversaw the laying of the foundation stone for the “Iron Concentrate and Pellets” production complex project located in the “Toumiat” region of Bechar, as part of the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine exploitation project. The President had previously embarked on a working and inspection visit …
According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production in February reached 3.531 million tons, an increase of 5.4% compared to February 2024. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in February, with a production volume of 893.6 thousand tons, a 6.4% increase. Saudi Arabia followed …
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