Arab countries

Cooperation between Qatar Energy and Japanese steel companies to CCS through the Blue Ammonia Plant

Japan’s Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Corp have secured orders from Qatar Energy for high-alloy seamless pipes to be used in a carbon capture storage (CCS) project. This project, led by Qatar Energy in Qatar’s Mesaieed Region, aims to construct a blue ammonia manufacturing plant. Nippon Steel recently shipped the first batch of these high-alloy seamless …

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Canada imposes preliminary AD tariffs on wire rod imports from Egypt

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the preliminary determination of its antidumping duty investigation against wire rod imports from Egypt, China, and Vietnam. Focusing on Egypt, the Canadian regulator imposed a preliminary antidumping tariff of 49.7% on Suez Steel and 99.8% on all other Egyptian wire rod producers. For comparison, the preliminary dumping …

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Obstacles to the steel factory rehabilitation project in Basra Governorate

On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting on the steel factory rehabilitation project in Basra Governorate, affiliated with the General Iron and Steel Company. During the meeting, Al-Sudani was briefed, according to a statement by his media office, on the progress of work related to the rehabilitation and operation of …

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Ezz Steel Tops Arab Producers List in 2023 with 6.2 million tons of crude steel output

In the latest report of Worldsteel , which was released on June 6, 2024 and includes a list of the largest steel producing companies and their ranking according to production in 2023. Ezz Steel ranked first among Arab Steel producers with 6.2 million tons of crude production, followed by Hadeed (SABIC) with 5.5 million tons …

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Egypt: The Ministry of Industry supports iron and steel factories to produce green steel

Engineer Ahmed Samir, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Major General Abdel Majeed Saqr, Governor of Suez, discussed with representatives of 137 international companies specialized in the field of iron and steel manufacturing at the headquarters of the Suez Steel Company, affiliated with the Misr Steel Group, the investment opportunities available in the Egyptian market …

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MoU between Emirates Steel Arkan and Delong Steel Group to build a factory for low-carbon emission raw materials

Emirates Steel Arkan, the largest local steel producer and market leader in the UAE, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China-based Delong Steel, in order to decarbonize its operations. Accordingly, and within the scope of the Memorandum of Understanding, the two companies will cooperate in building and operating a low-carbon raw …

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Egypt: AlGioshy Steel intends to establish a new production line worth one billion pounds

The Egyptian AlGioshy Steel Company is negotiating with several Italian companies, most notably Danieli and Cedar Engineering, to add a new production line during the next year at an investment cost ranging between 500 million and 1 billion pounds. Tarek AlGioshy , the company’s chairman, said in an interview with Al Arabiya Business that, in …

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$125 billion residential projects are under construction in the UAE by the end of Q1 of 2024

JLL Real Estate indicated, in its latest report on the performance of the construction market in the UAE during the first quarter of 2024, that despite the continuation of global challenges such as persistent inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, the total value of construction projects that were not completed is expected to reach… …

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Aramco signs contracts to supply pipes for its projects worth 3 billion riyals

Saudi Aramco signed several contracts with Group Five Pipe and Integrated Pipes for Industry to supply steel pipes for its projects, with a value of more than 3.1 billion riyals, according to two separate disclosures by the two companies on the Saudi stock market. Aramco is heading to raise up to $12 billion (44.8 billion …

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Tosyali Algeria announces the start of operation of its flat steel production plant

Tosyali Algeria Steel Complex, located in Batioua, Oran Province, announced on Monday, May 27, the operation of its flat steel production plant. This is the first phase of this new investment, which will become fully operational during the second half of 2024. The steel manufacturer said in a press release that Tosyali Algeria is honored …

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“SABIC”: Obtaining final approvals to transfer ownership of “Hadeed” to the “Investment Fund”

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced that it has obtained all final approvals from the competent authorities, that all conditions have been met, and that ownership of the Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has been completely transferred to the Public Investment Fund. The company said in a statement to Tadawul Saudi Arabia, today, …

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Rebar prices fell in the UAE

Market insiders in the United Arab Emirates reported that rebar prices for Emirates Arkan Steel reached 2,370 dirhams ($645) per ton CFR. This comes after Emirates Steel Company amended its pricing policy, moving from the unified market price to different prices based on individual customer agreements. Regular customers reportedly get additional discounts on orders exceeding …

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Ezz Steel: Establishing a factory to produce steel plates is still in the study stage

Ezz Steel Company said that establishing a factory to produce steel plates is still in the study stage. The company confirmed, in a statement in response to the stock exchange’s inquiries regarding what was published under the title “Ezz Steel obtains a license in preparation for launching a new panel factory,” that construction work has …

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Algeria: Launching works to complete the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates

The signal to start the construction work of the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates in the Tomiyat region (north of Bashar) was officially given by the local authorities of Bashar State and officials of the “Tosyali Company.” The project aims to value the iron ore mine in Gara Djebilet (Tindouf). …

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Arab Iron and Steel Union discusses enhancing industrial integration among Arab countries

Today, Sunday, in Algiers, the work of the Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union was held, in its 128th regular session, to discuss ways to embody cooperation and integration in the fields of the iron and steel industry in the Arab world. It was done during the session. Which was chaired …

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Conclusion of the work of the 128th Board of Directors and the 58th General Assembly of the Arab Iron and Steel Union in Algeria

The Arab Iron and Steel Union held its Board of Directors meetings No. 128 and General Assembly No. 57 in the city of Algiers, the Republic of Algeria, at the Eurasian Hotel on May 19 and 20, at the kind invitation of the Metal and Steel Industries Complex “Imetal ”, in the presence of representatives …

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Egypt: Iron and steel mine profits rise to more than EGP 113 million within 9 months

The financial indicators of the Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries showed the first 9 months of the current fiscal year. The company’s profits increased by 16%, on an annual basis. The company explained in a statement to the Egyptian Stock Exchange. It recorded profits after taxes amounting to EGP 113.255 million in …

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Algeria: Signing three agreements and contracts for mining and mining projects with Chinese and Turkish companies

In Algiers, three agreements and contracts were signed relating to mining and mining projects in Gara Jbeilat (Tindouf), Thala Hamza Oued Amizour (Bejaia) and Bechar, between national companies and international partners. The signing took place on the sidelines of a ceremony commemorating the 58th anniversary of the nationalization of mines and the 57th anniversary of …

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Emirates Steel Arkan reports AED 2.14 billion revenue in Q1 2024

Emirates Steel Arkan announced its financial results for the Q1 2024, with revenues of AED 2.14 billion and EBITDA of AED 294 million. The Group’s positive performance in the first three months of the year demonstrates its resilience and efficiency amidst challenging market conditions. During the quarter, the Group’s performance was supported by a strong …

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Signing an agreement to implement the Emirati-Omani railway network project

Etihad Rail has concluded a partnership agreement with Oman Rail and Mubadala, to implement the Omani-UAE railway network project. The agreement was signed during the visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, to the UAE, where agreements were signed to award contracts for civil and construction works, award systems and integration contracts for …

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