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Egypt's El Marakby Steel has successfully commissioned a second Maerz PFR lime kiln at its Uni Lime subsidiary in Cairo, expanding its quicklime production capacity to support the steel industry and related sectors. The…
Ferrometalco has signed an investment agreement with the Duqm Special Economic Zone (SEZAD) to establish a steel fabrication and engineering facility in Oman, marking a significant step in the company's regional…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has reduced prices for billet and rebar in its latest domestic sales round. The company offered S235JR-grade billet at USD 525 per ton EXW, down USD 5 per ton from the previous sales…
Steelmakers from the MENA region including Turkey continued to strengthen their presence among the world's largest producers in 2025, with seven regional companies featuring in the latest global rankings. The list…
Sulb Saudi has achieved a new monthly production record at its light and medium sections rolling mill in Jubail, producing 42,713 tons in May 2026 and surpassing the previous record of 42,680 tons set in March 2023. The…
The US Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that certain UAE producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (CWP) sold products in the US market at less than fair value during the…
UAE's EMSTEEL Group continues to expand the adoption of its high-strength ES600 rebar across major construction projects in the country, supplying a combined 41,500 tons to developments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In…
Turkey's HRC imports increased by 6.5pct YoY to 1.14 mln tons during the first four months of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained the largest supplier during the period…
Chinese exports of steel billets to GCC countries increased during the first four months of 2026, supported by stronger demand from regional buyers, customs data showed. Based on exports under HS Codes 72071100 and…
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the first phase of the El-Gharably Industrial Complex for integrated engineering and steel structures in New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria. The complex covers an area…
Egypt's Industrial Engineering Company for Construction and Development (ICON) reported a 47pct YoY increase in consolidated net profit attributable to the parent company during the first quarter of 2026, supported by…
Turkey's imported scrap prices weakened this week as steel mills continued to limit purchases due to weak finished steel demand. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at around USD 400 per ton CFR, down from USD…
Turkey's rebar exports increased by 8pct YoY to around 1.49 mln tons in the January-April period, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Yemen remained the largest export destination for…
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has extended anti-dumping duties on imports of concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Turkey, China, and South Korea following the completion of an expiry review. The…
UAE-based Safeen Drydocks has secured two vessel construction contracts with a combined value of AED 1.3 bln (USD 354 mln), marking the largest awards in the company's history. The first contract covers the design and…
Turkey's steel exports declined by 3.3pct YoY to 3.5 mln tons in the first four months of 2026, while export revenues fell 5.5pct to USD 3.2 bln, according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD)…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has successfully commissioned the new KOCKS Reducing & Sizing Block (RSB) line at its Bar and Coil Rolling Mill, marking the completion of a modernization project aimed at enhancing its…
Turkey's Kocaer Steel has appointed Mehmet Sevket Erol as General Manager, effective June 1, 2026, according to a stock exchange filing. The appointment follows the departure of Mehmet Cakmur from the role of General…
Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Company (EZDK) has completed a crane drives modernization project at Dekheila Port in cooperation with ABB Egypt, aimed at improving operational efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance…
Saudi Arabia's Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has maintained domestic prices for its long steel products for June production. The company is offering rebar (12-32 mm) at SAR 2,930 (USD 781) per ton and wire rod…
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