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Enhancing Cooperation between Egypt and Turkey in the Metal Industries

As part of the visit of Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, to Turkey to participate in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 held in Istanbul, the Minister held a series of meetings and participated in discussions with a number of senior officials and manufacturers. […]

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SULB Awarded International Safety Award 2025 by British Safety Council

In an achievement that underscores its ongoing commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment, SULB, the Middle East’s first company specializing in the production of light, medium, and heavy beams structural steel sections producer in the Middle East region, has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award 2025 with Merit by the British

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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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EMSTEEL Celebrates Graduation of 62 Emirati Trainees from Accelerated Masaar Programme

EMSTEEL , today announced the successful graduation of 62 Emirati trainees (49 men and 13 women) from the company’s flagship Masaar talent-development programme, marking the first cohort to complete the newly revamped one-year “accelerated” track introduced in 2024. The group includes 43 operations specialists and 19 support-function professionals, holding roles such as Graduate Engineer and

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EMSTEEL recognised as an ESG Leader with ‘’AA’’ provisional rating from MSCI

EMSTEEL (the Group), one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, today announced that it has received a provisional ESG rating of “AA” from MSCI, one of the highest among steel players globally, recognising the Group as one of the few global steel and building materials manufacturers that stand out for their

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Jindal SAW plans to build new plants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

The board of directors of Indian pipe manufacturer Jindal Saw has approved new international investments totaling $118 million to strengthen its presence in the Middle East. The largest initiative involves the creation of a 100% subsidiary in Abu Dhabi (UAE) to build a seamless pipe plant with a capacity of 300 thousand tons per year.

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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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Report: The 5 Largest Iron Mines in the Arab World… Mega Projects on the Global Production Map

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The 5 largest iron mines in the Arab world dominate the regional mining industry scene. They are strategic tributaries that support industrial security and help diversify sources of income in a number of countries. Data from these mines reveals massive reserves exceeding 7 billion tons, making them a key driver of industrial growth and infrastructure

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EMSTEEL to produce high-strength beams with TMCP in partnership with Danieli

Danieli has announced that Emsteel, a manufacturer of heavy beams and sheet piles, has selected Danieli to develop the Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP) system at its Rolling Mill No. 4 in Abu Dhabi. Emsteel is the only producer of such heavy products in the MENA region. Through this project, Emsteel intends to expand its product

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UAE seeks trade agreement with US to reduce Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs

The United States and the UAE have agreed to begin negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement that would reduce tariffs on the Gulf state’s steel and aluminum industries, according to Reuters. The sources added that Emirati officials discussed the possibility of concluding a trade agreement with their American counterparts during President Donald Trump’s two-day visit

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Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) Announces Rebar Prices for June

The Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has announced its long steel prices for June deliveries. The company’s rebar prices have been reduced by SAR 50 (USD 13) per ton, bringing the new rate to SAR 2,230 (USD 594) per ton. In contrast, wire rod prices remain unchanged. Hadeed’s wire rod (6.5-16 mm) continues to

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EMSTEEL and TAQA Distribution partner to explore advanced utilities solutions

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s leading publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), during the World Utilities Congress 2025. The agreement aims to explore the deployment of integrated power and water solutions across Abu Dhabi’s

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Emirates Steel Maintains Rebar Prices for June 2025

Emirates Steel, a subsidiary of the Amsteel Group, announced that rebar prices for June production will remain unchanged for the fifth consecutive month. The company maintained the rebar price at AED 2,660 ($724) per ton for shipments to Abu Dhabi. For shipments to Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, the price is AED 2,668 ($726).

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EMSTEEL proceeds with carbon-reduction program with Danieli

Steelmaking operations will be even greener at EMSTEEL thanks to the installation of an e-PGH Pilot (electric Process-Gas Heater) serving the DRI plant #1 at Abu Dhabi works, UAE, a plant that uses the Energiron technology jointly developed by Tenova and Danieli. The agreement for the supply of the industrial module follows the collaboration agreement

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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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Saudi Arabia: Rebar Prices Increase by 2.3% in January-April 2025

The rebar market in Saudi Arabia witnessed a slight increase in prices during the period January-April 2025, recording a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics. According to the official report, the average price per ton of rebar during the months of January-April of

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NMDC Energy and Al Gharbia Pipe Company Sign MoU to Boost Steel Pipe Manufacturing in UAE

NMDC Energy, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to offshore and onshore energy customers, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Al Gharbia Pipe Company to explore opportunities to accelerate steel pipe production within the UAE, in line with growing local and regional demand. Al

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Emsteel Expands Production Lines at AED 625 Million

Saeed Ghumran Al Rumaithi, CEO of Emsteel Group, said that the group is serving as the metals and manufacturing sector partner for the 2025 edition of the forum, supporting the national industrial strategy. Al Rumaithi revealed that the group is expanding its production lines to supply the market with new steel products at a cost

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Aldar and Emsteel Collaborate to Promote Sustainable Steel Use

Aldar Group has announced that it will become the first real estate developer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to use rebar manufactured using green hydrogen in a development project. The rebar, which will be locally sourced from Emsteel Group, one of the largest listed steel and building materials companies in the

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Emsteel’s profits reach AED 86.3 million in the first quarter of 2025

Emsteel recorded a net profit after tax of AED 86.3 million in the first quarter, a decrease of 32.6% compared to AED 128.2 million. As of March 31, 2025, the group maintained strong liquidity, with available cash of AED 881 million, compared to AED 823 million as of December 31, 2024. The group’s operations performed

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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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Watani Steel’s profits decline by 41.53% in Q1 of 2025

National Iron and Steel Company (Watani Steel) recorded a 41.53% decline in net profits in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same quarter of 2024. The company’s results revealed a decline in net profits to SAR 2.87 million in the first quarter of this year, compared to profits of SAR 4.91 million for

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UAE: Emsteel Leads Regional Sustainable Steel Production Efforts

Emsteel Group, the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions across the region. It successfully launched the first pilot project to produce sustainable steel using green hydrogen in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in a strategic partnership with Masdar.

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EMSTEEL announces planned leadership transition in steel business

EMSTEEL, announces that Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of the Group’s steel business (Emirates Steel), is to step down after 19 years with the business. He will remain in post until the end of June to ensure a smooth transition. EMSTEEL will announce a successor in due course. During the interim period, Emirates Steel’s Chief Operating

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Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) unveils revised long steel prices for May 2025

The Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has released its new long steel prices for May deliveries. The company reduced rebar prices by SAR 70 ($19) per ton, bringing the new price to SAR 2,280 ($607) per ton. In contrast, wire rod prices (6.5-16 mm) were increased by SAR 30 ($8) per ton, now set

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Saudi-Egyptian Forum: Industrial Agreements and Investment Partnerships in Steel Exports to Gulf and European Markets

Mr. Ayman El-Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, stated that the activities of the second day of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed tangible positive results that confirm the depth of economic relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. El-Ashry explained

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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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Al Gharbia Pipe Company Produces 500,000 Tons Since Commencing Operations in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi-based Al Gharbia Pipe Company has announced a major industrial milestone, achieving a total production exceeding 500,000 tons of steel pipes since commencing operations in 2019 at its facility located in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). This achievement reflects Al Gharbia’s reliance on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, and underscores its commitment

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Amid customs challenges, Arab Iron and Steel Union’s Economic Committee holds its 10th meeting

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Qatar Steel hosted the 10th meeting of the Economic Committee of the Arab Iron and Steel Union in Doha, Qatar, from April 14 to 15. The meeting brought together representatives from several Arab countries, including: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Algeria, Kuwait, Qatar, Tunisia, of Libya, and Morocco. During the sessions, participants discussed the current economic

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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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