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The Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU) has issued the 25th edition of the Arab Steel Bulletin, featuring extensive coverage of the most prominent developments in the iron and steel industry, both regionally and globally. It includes analysis of market trends, production, trade, and investment, alongside highlighting the technological, environmental, and logistical transformations reshaping the industry's future.
This edition comes at a crucial time for the iron and steel sector, coinciding with preparations for the 19th Arab Iron and Steel Union Summit in Cairo on November 3rd and 4th, 2026. The summit, under the patronage of the Egyptian Prime Minister, will bring together leading industry figures, experts, and specialists to discuss current challenges and future opportunities for the steel industry in the Arab region.
• The edition includes a special interview with Eng. Giacomo Mareschi Dannielli, CEO of the Italian Danieli Group: Never forget who you are and where you come from.
• Steel: The Foundation of Italy's Industrial Identity. A comprehensive report examining the Italian steel industry's experience, the integration of its production chains, and the role of specialized institutions, ports, and transport networks in supporting the industry and international trade. It also presents two case studies: the successful Italian Steel Valley in the North and the troubled Taranto crisis in the South.
• A comprehensive investigation into an aspect of the Egyptian steel industry: The Tebbin Institute, a national center of expertise blending historical legacy with qualified technological cadres.
• The edition dedicates a special section to the upcoming summit, which serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and exploring cooperation opportunities among Arab companies and international institutions operating in the steel industry.
• Interview with Mona El-Garf: Global surplus and protectionist measures are challenges pressuring the steel industry.
• The edition also covers developments in Arab steel markets, tracking industry and investment news in several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, and Libya. It also monitors indicators for raw material markets, primarily iron ore and coking coal.
• A comprehensive analysis from the Ukrainian GMK Center on the UAE steel industry and its increasing focus on the domestic market.
• The edition pays special attention to technological advancements and innovation in the iron and steel industry, addressing issues such as process electrification, enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and transitioning towards more sustainable steel production.
• Interview with Swedish metallurgist Rutger Gyllenkram: The Middle East and North Africa region will play a significant role in low-carbon steel production.
• It discusses challenges related to energy costs and supply security, as well as regulatory and trade developments linked to the green transition, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its potential impacts on the competitiveness of industrial products and supply chains.
• World Steel: Global steel production decreases by 0.2%.
The edition also addresses the pressures facing the European industry due to rising energy costs and changing import flows, within a global context where trade policies and market access are increasingly important.
• The coverage includes specialized activities organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union in collaboration with Ezz Steel on ship chartering, reflecting the focus on developing logistical knowledge and enhancing the efficiency of operations related to steel and raw material trade.
• The bulletin highlights the impact of disruptions in maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab, on the movement of raw materials and industrial shipments, as well as transportation costs. It underscores the challenges these developments pose to supply chain stability.
• Cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ezz Steel Company worth EGP 150 million to enhance youth centers and sports facilities.
The issuance of the 25th edition of the Arab Steel Bulletin is a continuation of the Media Center's role at the Arab Iron and Steel Union in monitoring sector developments and providing information and analyses relevant to companies, producers, investors, experts, and decision-makers.
