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Ahmed Ezz: Opening African Markets and Developing Infrastructure are Conditions for Building a Competitive Industrial Base on the Continent

Ezz Calls on industrialists and investors to invest and produce within Africa   Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ezz Steel Company, affirmed that developing industry in Africa requires building an integrated industrial system, linked to competitive energy prices, the availability of transportation and ports, facilitating financing, and developing skills, in

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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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US Imposes Duties on Rebar Imports from Egypt

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary determination that Egyptian producers and exporters of rebar receive government subsidies subject to countervailing duties, and decided to impose countervailing duties of 29.51% on Egyptian imports of the product into the U.S. market. According to a statement by the Department’s Enforcement and Compliance Administration, the investigation covers

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AISU: Launch of the “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” Program in Cooperation with Ezz Steel

The “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” training program has been launched as part of a series of specialized training programs organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union in cooperation with Ezz Steel. The program runs from 18 January to 29 January 2026, with the participation of a number of technical professionals

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Arcosteel plans to inject EGP 6 billion in new investments in 2026

The Arab Company for Special Steel Arcosteel, a subsidiary of El Ashry Steel Group, plans to inject new investments worth EGP 6 billion during 2026 as part of its expansion strategy to increase production capacity and strengthen its presence in both local and international markets, according to Ahmed Hammam, Managing Director of the company, speaking

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El-Marakby Steel Launches a New Plant to Localize Production Inputs

El-Marakby Steel plans to invest EGP 1 billion (approximately USD 21.15 million) to expand its product portfolio, according to local media reports. Chairman Hassan El-Marakby stated that the investment will be directed toward establishing a new plant in the industrial zone of New October City to produce cold-drawn wire rod, a key production input that

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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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Alaa Abu El-Kheir Elected Chairman of the Chamber of Metallurgical Industries

The elections of the Board of Directors of the Metallurgical Industries Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries resulted in the election of Alaa Abu El-Kheir as Chairman of the Chamber for the new term (2025–2029). The election results also saw Raafat Qotb and Hassan El-Marakby elected as Vice Chairmen of the Board, while the

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Egypt: Customs extends export duty on stainless steel scrap for one year

The Egyptian Customs Authority, headed by Ahmed Amoui, has issued Tariff Circular No. 67 of 2025 regarding the implementation of the decision of the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade No. 530 of 2025, which provides for the continuation of the export duty imposed on scrap and waste of stainless steel alloys, classified under customs

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AISU Implements the “Rebar and Wire Rod Rolling Technology” program in cooperation with Ezz Steel.

As part of the objectives of the Arab Iron and Steel Union to support human development and enhance skills in the iron and steel sector among Arab steel companies, the Arab Iron and Steel Union, in cooperation with Ezz Steel, is implementing the third program in a series of joint training programs entitled “Rebar and

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Iron and steel for mines achieves £30 million in sales during October

The Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries announced that its sales reached EGP 29.6 million during October. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange today, the company explained that its profits more than tripled during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reaching EGP 80.5 million, compared to EGP 23.7 million during

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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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Afro-Asian Investors Union’s Chamber of Metal Industries Holds Its First Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Metal Industries at the Afro-Asian General Union of Investors held its first meeting on the sidelines of the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference in Dubai. The meeting addressed the major transformations taking place in the global iron and steel industry, particularly shifts in trade flows, the

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El Marakby Steel invests $23 million in new expansion projects

El Marakby Steel Group has announced plans to inject new investments estimated at $23 million over the coming year, aiming to develop higher value-added finished products and deepen local manufacturing within its facilities. The announcement was made by Hassan El-Marakby, the company’s CEO and Managing Director, in an interview with Eram Business on the sidelines

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Ashry Steel Seeks to Increase Exports and Strengthen the Presence of Egyptian Products in Global Markets

Ayman El Ashry, Chairman of Ashry Steel, affirmed during his participation in the Middle East Iron & Steel Conference that this event serves as an important platform to enhance the presence of the Egyptian steel industry in global markets. He noted that local products possess the capability and quality to compete with major international manufacturers,

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AISU: Launch of the “Meltshop Concept and Philosophy” Program in Cooperation with Ezz Steel

The Arab Iron and Steel Union, in cooperation with Ezz Steel, has launched the second program in its series of specialized training courses, titled “Meltshop Concept and Philosophy”  The program runs from 16 to 27 November 2025, with the participation of technical personnel from member companies, including Emsteel, Qatar Steel, FOULATH – Bahrain, Libyan Iron

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Turkey’s HRC Exports Rise 24.7% in January–September 2025

Turkey’s exports of HRC recorded a notable increase in September 2025, reaching 299,765 mt, up 14.1% compared to August and 32.6% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The total export value for the month amounted to $167.48 million, marking an 18.5% rise from the previous month and a 13.5% increase

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Egypt: El Marakby Steel and Danieli Sign Agreement for High-Efficiency Reheating Furnace

El Marakby Steel (MKM) has commissioned Danieli Centro Combustion India to supply a new 60-ton-per-hour (tph) Pusher reheating furnace for its rolling mill in the 6th of October Industrial Zone in Egypt. The new furnace aims to enhance thermal performance and improve billet temperature consistency, thereby enhancing the rolling mill’s performance. It will incorporate patented

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