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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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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Crude steel production report in Arab countries during January – November 2025

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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Report : Crude Steel Production in Arab Countries for January – October 2025

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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Foulath Holding Signs Agreement for the World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Project

Foulath Holding, the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Yellow Door Energy to develop a 123-megawatt solar power project in the Kingdom of Bahrain — one of the largest industrial-scale solar energy projects in the world. The project will be implemented under a Power Purchase

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Crude steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.5% in Jan. -Sep. 2025.

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

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Arab Countries’ Crude Steel Output Rises 6.1% in January–August 2025

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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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 13.2% in July 2025

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 increased by 6.3% in June 2025

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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SULB Awarded International Safety Award 2025 by British Safety Council

In an achievement that underscores its ongoing commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment, SULB, the Middle East’s first company specializing in the production of light, medium, and heavy beams structural steel sections producer in the Middle East region, has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award 2025 with Merit by the British

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5% in May 2025

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

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.7% in April 2025.

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

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.0% in Q1 of 2025.

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%.

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5.4% in February 2025

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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Crude steel production in Arab countries declined by 2.0% in January 2025

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production in January 2025 amounted to 3.6 million tons, down 2% compared to January 2024. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production during January with a production 890.1 thousand tons, down 9.1%. Saudi Arabia followed with

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Arab Iron and Steel Union holds the fourth technical committee meeting in Bahrain

The Arab Iron and Steel Union held today the fourth technical committee meeting at the headquarters of FOULATH Club in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. During this meeting, the opportunities and challenges facing Arab steel companies to achieve carbon neutrality in the iron and steel industry were studied, and a “comparative study of direct reduction technology

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Qatar Steel and Bahrain Steel Sign $1.266 Billion Supply Agreement

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar announced the signing of an agreement between Qatar Steel and Bahrain Steel, worth $1.266 billion, covering 5 million metric tons over five years, which will enhance industrial cooperation between the two sides and strengthen the steel industry in the region. The ministry stated in a statement that

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Arab countries’ crude steel production to rise by 2.6% in 2024

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production in December 2024 amounted to 3.7 million tons, an increase of 3.2% compared to December 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in December with a production volume of 991.2 thousand tons, an increase

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Bahrain: Construction work to start on 372 units in Khalifa City this month

Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, stressed the keenness to continue developing housing services provided to citizens, considering the social housing sector one of the vital sectors that receive priority, in light of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the

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Arab countries’ crude steel production rises by 1.7% in January-October 2024

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production amounted to 3.6 million tons in October 2024, an increase of 0.4% compared to October 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in October with a production 950,000 tons and a decline of 7.3%.

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increases by 1.9 % in January – September 2024

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production to 3.4 million tons in September 2024, an increase of 2.2% compared to September 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in September with a production volume of 867 thousand tons and an increase

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Bahrain imports iron ores worth 47.5 million dinars from Brazil in September

The Information and eGovernment Authority explained that during September, the Kingdom of Bahrain imported iron ores and non-agglomerated concentrates from Brazil worth 47.5 million dinars, with a volume of one million kilograms. The Authority issued its report on foreign trade statistics for the month of September 2024, where the report includes data on imports and

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increases by 4.9% in January – July 2024

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production amounted to 3.4 million tons in July 2024, an increase of 2.7% compared to July 2023. July 2024 production was. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in July with a production volume of 959

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5.3% in H1 of 2024

According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, the Arab countries’ production of crude steel reached 3.2 million tons in June 2024, a decline of 0.4% compared to June 2023. The production of June 2024 was the lowest since May 2023. Saudi Arabia topped the Arab countries in

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Bahrain: The Ministry of Housing signs an agreement to implement 1,269 units in Sitra City

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning signed an agreement with the Chinese company CMEC to implement the third phase of the Sitra housing project. This came during a working meeting in the Chinese capital, Beijing, chaired by the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Amna Al Rumaihi, and the Chairman of the Board of

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World’s crude steel production declined by 1.6% in January 2024, and Arab countries increased

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.1 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2024, a 1.6% decrease compared to January 2023. Crude steel production by region Area Jan 2024 (Mt) % change Jan 24/23 Jan-Jan 2024 (Mt) % change  24/23 Africa 2.0 16.3 2.0 16.3 Asia

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AISU trained a group from Bahrain Steel in the field of iron ore pelletizing

Within the framework of the objectives of the Arab Iron and Steel Union to focus on human development and raising skills in the field of iron and steel, the Union trained a group of engineers and technicians at the Bahrain Steel Company through the training program “Iron Ore Pelletization Technology” . The program addresses the

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