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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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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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Oman Strengthens Its Partnership with China’s Tsingshan to Localize Green Steel Industries

His Excellency Dr. Saleh bin Saeed Masan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, conducted an extensive field visit to the industrial complexes of Tsingshan Group in the People’s Republic of China. The visit comes within the framework of translating the objectives of the Industrial Strategy 2040, which

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Oman: Green Hydrogen Drives the Production of 2.5 Million Tons of Low-Carbon Steel in Duqm

The Amena Energy Consortium has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Meranti Green Steel to supply green hydrogen for a major industrial project aimed at producing low-carbon iron in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tons. This step marks an important milestone in Oman’s journey toward carbon

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

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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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Jindal Steel Oman to Erem Business: Steel demand in the Middle East remains very strong

Harsha Shetty, CEO of Jindal Steel Oman, affirmed that the Middle East continues to witness exceptionally strong demand for steel products throughout this year and the next, noting that industry players in the region are currently operating in “the right place at the right time.” Shetty revealed an ambitious plan to establish a new steel

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Oman : Contract Signed to Establish a Steel Industry Project in Al Buraimi Industrial City

Al Buraimi Industrial City, affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, has signed an investment contract with Sohar steel and Billet Company to establish an integrated industrial project for the production of steel, as well as the manufacturing of aluminum and non-ferrous metal sheets and profiles. The project will be built on an

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

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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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Experts: Infrastructure and Housing Investments Are the Main Drivers of Steel Demand in Arab Countries

Experts and decision-makers at the 18th Arab Steel Summit, held in the Sultanate of Oman on October 7–8, confirmed that infrastructure and housing investments are the primary engines of steel demand in Arab markets in the near term. They emphasized the importance of maintaining predictable and stable project pipelines to ensure the sustainability of local

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Ahmed Ezz: Empowering the Private Sector and Facilitating Land Allocation Are the Keys to Sustaining the Steel Industry

Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, emphasized that stimulating local demand for steel products in Arab countries begins with industrial growth, streamlining permit procedures, and facilitating land allocation for investors. He underscored the importance of empowering the private sector and supporting construction and infrastructure projects to ensure the industry’s sustainability

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Omani Minister of Commerce: “Arab Steel Summit” is a Valuable Opportunity to Build New Partnerships

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, expressed his hope that the 18th Arab Steel Summit and the accompanying International Iron and Steel Exhibition would serve as a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas, build new partnerships, and enhance joint cooperation for

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Arab Iron and Steel Union announces the winners of the Best Arab Scientific Research Competition in steel field 2025

The Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU) announced the winners of the Best Three Arab Scientific Research Papers in the Iron and Steel Industry for 2025 on October 8, during the 18th Arab Steel Summit, held in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, on October 7–8, 2025. The first award was awarded to Eng. Ahmed Mehab, Refractories

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Ahmed Ezz: We Need a Unified and Integrated Arab Industrial Policy for the Steel Sector

Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, welcomed H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, during the Arab Steel Summit held in Muscat, the Omani capital. Ezz stated, “The world has changed. Although we have followed its developmental and commercial path for the past

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Oman Opens New Horizons for Arab Industrial Integration at Arab Steel Summit 2025

The Arab Steel Summit 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, discussed the future of the iron and steel industry in the Arab region, with the participation of more than 600 officials, investors, experts, and representatives of regional and international companies in the sector. The summit was inaugurated

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Global Industry Leaders Exchange Insights in Muscat on the Future of Arab Steel

The Arab Steel Summit 2025 kicked off at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, running for two days under the patronage of H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. The event brings together more than 600 officials, investors, experts, and representatives from regional and international companies in the iron

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Arab Steel Summit to chart future of regional industry

The Arab Steel Summit 2025 opened at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. Organised by the Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU) and hosted by Vale, the two-day summit has brought together more than 600 officials, investors,

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Arab Steel Summit 2025 Kicks Off — Shaping a Unified Vision for the Arab Iron and Steel Industry

The Arab Steel Summit 2025 was inaugurated under the patronage of H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of Oman, with the participation of over 600 officials, investors, experts, and representatives of regional and international iron and steel companies. The event, organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union,

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18th Arab Steel Summit Praises Egypt’s Stance on the Gaza Crisis

The 18th Arab Steel Summit, which began its sessions on Tuesday morning in Muscat, Oman, praised Egypt and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for their firm stance on the Gaza crisis and for resisting ongoing Israeli attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people. This came during a speech delivered by Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the

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Oman : Jindal Steel Duqm orders second hydrogen-ready DRI plant

Jindal Steel Duqm, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel Group, has signed a contract with Danieli to build a second hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant for the production of hot-briquetted iron (HBI) in Duqm, Oman. This project comes as part of the company’s expansion into low-carbon steel production, following the launch of its first Energiron DRI plant

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 6.3% in June 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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Al Jazeera Steel profits amounted to 4.12 million riyals (+60%) in H1 2025

Al Jazeera Steel Company, which operates in the iron pipes industry, reported profits of OMR 4.12 million (33 baisas per share) by the end of the first half of 2025, compared to profits of OMR 2.57 million achieved in the same period in 2024, as shown in the following table: Income Statement Period Q1 2024

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

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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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Modernization and expansion of continuous caster at Jindal Shadeed in Oman

Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC is modernizing its eight-strand Concast continuous billet caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Oman, to meet growing demand from the construction sector. The strategic upgrade further strengthens the company’s partnership with SMS Group, leveraging their technical expertise to enhance production capacity and diversify the product range, particularly in

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

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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

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Oman : Vale Plans to Switch to Renewable Energy for Iron Ore Pelletization in Sohar

Vale Oman signed a preliminary agreement with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) during Oman Sustainability Week, marking a major step in its strategy to decarbonize operations and transition to renewable energy in Oman. The agreement establishes a framework for powering Vale’s iron ore pelletizing plant in Sohar Port with renewable energy, supporting the future energy needs

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

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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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Jazeera Steel’s profits reach OMR 2.1 million (up 15%) by the end of Q1 of 2025

Jazeera Steel, a steel pipe manufacturer, reported profits of OMR 2.10 million (17 baisas per share) by the end of the first quarter of 2025, compared to profits of OMR 1.82 million achieved in the same period in 2024, as shown in the following table: Income Statement Period Q1 2024 Q2 2025 Change Revenue (OMR

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

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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

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

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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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Oman : Vale’s Sohar pelletizing plant to transition to renewable power by 2030

Vale has announced that its iron ore pelletizing plant at Sohar Port will be powered entirely by renewable electricity by 2030, aligning with the company’s global commitment to decarbonize operations. Nasser Al Azri, CEO of Vale in Oman, highlighted that the transition to green energy supports regional steel mills in their move toward low-carbon steel

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