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Fabtech partners with Groupe M to advance steel solutions for energy sector

Dubai-based steel fabricator, Fabtech Engineering has signed a strategic agreement with French industrial leader Groupe M to drive innovation and sustainability in the UAE’s nuclear and renewable energy sectors. Fabtech, a key player in heavy manufacturing across the GCC and global markets, will expand its nuclear sector offerings by supplying ‘Made in UAE’ products to

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Morocco : Ministry launches AD probe into galvanized wire imports from Egypt & UAE

Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanized wire imports from Egypt and UAE. The probe follows a complaint by Moroccan companies Somatref, Sicotrem, Galvaftl, and Sodefer, which allege that these imports are being dumped into the market at unfair prices. The product investigated, classified under HS code 7217.2099.00, is

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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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EMSTEEL Announces Asset Enhancement Programme to Upgrade Production Capabilities and Expand Product Portfolio

EMSTEEL  has announced the launch of its Asset Enhancement Programme – a strategic initiative with a CapEx of approximately AED 625 million, designed to enhance production capabilities and introduce advanced steel solutions to meet growing market demands. The programme directly aligns with the UAE’s Operation 300bn, aiming to upscale innovation in the UAE’s industrial sector

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EMSTEEL Announces Comprehensive Decarbonization Strategy, Aligned with the UAE’s Net-Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative

MSTEEL (‘The Group’, one of the GCC region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today unveiled its ambitious decarbonization strategy. The company aims to achieve a 40% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its Steel Business Unit and a 30% reduction in its Cement Business Unit by 2030, using 2019 as

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Al Rumaithi: We cover 60% of the local market’s needs for iron products

Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Rumaithi, CEO of Emsteel Group, stated that the group achieved good performance in 2024, noting the group’s focus on the local market to increase its sales volume in particular, with the launch of new projects, and the group’s success in outperforming many competitors, and achieving growth in its business. Al Rumaithi

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EMSTEEL Expands Regional Collaboration with UAE-Oman Raw Material Logistics Agreement

Emsteel Group has forged strategic partnerships to pioneer streamlined raw material transport and cross-border rail connectivity in the GCC, while fostering economic collaboration between the UAE and Oman. The landmark agreements highlight a shared commitment to efficient, sustainable transportation of raw materials critical to EMSTEEL’s cement production, while also aligning with the UAE’s Operation 300bn

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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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UAE, Russia hold final round of negotiations for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has successfully concluded the final round of negotiations for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement on income and capital with the Russian Federation. This milestone underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic and tax cooperation, fostering a business-friendly environment that protects taxpayers’ rights, prevents double taxation, and

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Emsteel and Modon Partner to Adopt Sustainable Steel in the Construction Sector

Modon and Emsteel Group have entered into a strategic partnership that embodies Modon’s ambitious vision to become the first real estate developer in the UAE to rely on sustainable steel. This collaboration underscores the pivotal role played by Emsteel and Modon in driving the construction sector towards a more sustainable and carbon-free future. In line

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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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Emirates Steel CEO: Expected project to produce low-carbon steel in Abu Dhabi

Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, a subsidiary of Emsteel Group, revealed a new project to produce low-carbon steel in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with Japanese partners to meet the growing global demand for environmentally friendly products. Al Ghafri confirmed on the sidelines of the “Middle East Iron and Steel Conference 2024” held in

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EMSTEEL Group and Tadweer Group to explore use of alternative fuels and raw materials in creating sustainable building materials

EMSTEEL Group, the UAE’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials company, and, Tadweer Group, Abu Dhabi’s waste management and recycling services leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the use of alternative fuels and raw materials in creating green building materials. The agreement focuses on harnessing Tadweer Group’s production of Refuse

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Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah includes 450 companies in the steel sector with an area of ​​50 million square feet

His Excellency Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority in Sharjah, stressed the leading role played by the zone in promoting the steel and iron industry sector as a dynamic business center that serves investors and provides them with strategic access to regional and global markets, explaining that the authority includes

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Saeed Al Rumaithi: The construction sector supports the steel industry and grows by 3%

Saeed Ghumran Al Rumaithi, CEO of Emsteel Group, explained that the group’s performance is good and appropriate, compared to competitors and steel manufacturers worldwide, noting that the industrial sector is going through many challenges globally, due to the economic conditions and the slowdown in global economies, and the impact on the international shipping sector, which

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Masdar and Emsteel announce successful pilot project to produce sustainable steel using green hydrogen

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the world’s leading clean energy company, and Emsteel Group, the largest listed steel and building materials company in the UAE, have announced the successful completion of the development of a pilot project to produce sustainable steel using green hydrogen. The pilot project in Abu Dhabi is the first of

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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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Building materials prices record slight declines in Q2 2024

Prices of major building materials groups recorded slight relative declines during the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2024, as cement prices decreased by 1-3%, while rebar decreased by about 4.8% in the same comparison, according to data from Dubai Statistics, published by Dubai Digital. As for rebar, twisted steel measuring (6-8) millimeters

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Emirates Steel Arkan announces change of corporate identity to Emsteel Group

Emirates Steel Arkan, one of the largest national companies listed in the steel and building materials sector in the region, announced the change of its corporate identity to Emsteel Group (listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol: (EMSTEEL), as part of its ambitious strategy to lead the sustainable industrial transformation scene and

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