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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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Partnership Between Hassan Allam and Telal Real Estate with the National Housing Company to Develop an Integrated Residential Project in Riyadh

Hassan Allam Holding and Telal Real Estate have signed an agreement with the National Housing Company (NHC) to develop the first mixed-use project in the Khuzam district, north of Riyadh, during Cityscape Global 2025. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, along with senior executives from the

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Emsteel Reports Strong Performance in the First Nine Months of 2025

Emsteel Group announced strong financial and operational results for the first nine months of 2025, as the company continued to strengthen its position as one of the largest steel and building materials producers in the region. This performance was driven by robust domestic demand in the UAE and the Group’s efficiency in capitalizing on emerging

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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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Emsteel and e& Launch the First Private Advanced 5G Network in the Manufacturing Sector

Emsteel Group, in collaboration with e& UAE, has launched the world’s first private advanced 5G network in the manufacturing sector — a major step toward enhancing digital transformation, operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across its industrial facilities. This initiative supports the UAE’s national strategy for industry and advanced technology, “Operation 300bn,” which aims to develop

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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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Jordan: National Steel Industry Doubles Its Profits Over Nine Months

The financial statements of the National Steel Industry Company (NAST), listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, revealed that its profits more than doubled during the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The company reported profits of 272.13 thousand dinars (approximately USD 383.91 thousand), compared to 89.17 thousand dinars (approximately

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Qatar Customs and Qatar Steel Sign MoU to Restrict Iron Scrap Exports

The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Steel Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation to establish regulations and procedures for restricting the export of iron scrap (metal waste) outside the State of Qatar, in line with applicable laws and regulations. The MoU was signed by Mr. Ahmed Yousuf Al-Sahl,

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Saudi Pipes Reports SAR 147 Million Profit for the First Nine Months of 2025

Saudi Steel Pipes Company, a producer of steel pipes, reported a net profit of SAR 147 million for the first nine months of 2025, down from SAR 158 million during the same period in 2024. The company attributed the profit decline to the following factors: – Lower revenues, resulting from decreased sales volumes. Despite this

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Arabian Pipes’ Profit Falls to SAR 102.4 Million (-34%) by the End of the First Nine Months of 2025

Arabian Pipes Company (APC), which specializes in the production and sale of steel pipes, reported a 34% decline in net profit, reaching SAR 102.4 million by the end of the first nine months of 2025, compared to SAR 155.7 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The company attributed the profit drop to the

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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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UAE launches anti-dumping investigation into Chinese steel sections

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of heavy steel sections from China, following a complaint filed by Emirates Steel, the sole local producer of these products. The complaint alleges that Chinese exporters are selling their products at prices below their normal value in the domestic market, causing harm

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Al-Ittefaq Steel: No Slowdown in Demand; Scrap Prices Continue to Rise Amid Shortage

Jassim Al-Abbas, General Manager of Marketing, Sales, and Business Development at Al-Ittefaq Steel, confirmed that domestic steel demand in Saudi Arabia stands at around 7.5 million tons annually, while the total installed production capacity of all steel plants in the Kingdom is approximately 15 million tons per year. Speaking to Argaam on the sidelines of

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Egypt and Saudi Arabia Discuss Strengthening Industrial Cooperation in the Iron and Steel Sector

Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, participated alongside Bandar Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, in the ministerial session titled “Empowering the Localization of the Iron Value Chain to Support Economic Growth and Income Diversification”, held within the framework of the 3rd Saudi

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Minister of Industry: SAR 60 Billion in New Investment Opportunities in the Steel Sector

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef revealed the completion of studies to determine the optimal options to address the local market deficit and reduce steel flat product imports. He noted that there are investment opportunities worth around SAR 60 billion, distributed across a range of key products vital to the Kingdom’s

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National Committee for the Steel Industry: Demand Shows Positive Growth and Expected to Continue

Bandar Al-Sulaim, Chairman of the National Committee for the Steel Industry, stated that demand for steel products in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world has witnessed positive growth in recent years. In an interview with Argaam, Al-Sulaim expressed optimism that this momentum will continue in the coming years, supported by the mega projects associated with

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EMSTEEL Leads the Steel Industry Toward Global Sustainability

The United Arab Emirates has solidified its position as a regional and global leader in the steel industry, supported by national strategies focused on industrial sustainability, production efficiency, and the country’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. At the forefront of this transformation is the EMSTEEL Group, through its subsidiary Emirates Steel, which has

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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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“Al Yamama Steel” Launches First Wind Energy Systems Factory in Yanbu

Under the supervision and support of the Ministry of Energy, Al Yamama Steel Industries inaugurated the commercial production of its Wind Energy Systems Factory at its new headquarters in Yanbu Industrial City, marking a pioneering step in supporting the national transition to clean energy and contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The factory

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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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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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