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EMSTEEL, the UAE's largest steel and building materials producer, supplied GreenSheetPile Z-section sheet piles for a new quay wall project at Weymouth Harbour in the UK. Installation is being carried out by Sheet…
UAE's Lamprell has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RTE International, a European consulting and engineering firm specializing in power systems and infrastructure, to collaborate on future…
EMSTEEL, the UAE's largest steel and building materials producer, said its operations continue to run normally across its steel, cement and block facilities in Abu Dhabi, Al Mafreq and Al Ain, despite the ongoing…
Turkey exported 302,500 tons of rebar in January 2026, down 27pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country's rebar exports also declined 21pct compared with the previous month…
Turkey's inclusion in the European Union's planned Made in EU industrial policy framework is expected to strengthen the country's automotive and steel sectors, reflecting the deep integration between Turkish and…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination that steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria is being sold in the United States at less than fair value, according to a notice…
Egyptian rebar manufacturer, Misr National Steel (Ataqa) reported a 94.68pct YoY decline in net profit in 2025, according to its financial results filed with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The company posted a net profit…
Turkey's scrap import market remained stable this week, as the ongoing Middle East conflict kept market sentiment cautious. Turkey's scrap import prices were assessed unchanged at USD 370-375 per ton CFR. Market…
Meranti Green Steel has signed an agreement with a long-term strategic investor to support the development of its green iron project in Oman, bringing the project closer to a final investment decision (FID) targeted for…
Saudi Arabia's Watani Iron and Steel Co. (Watani Steel) reported a net loss of SAR 14.86 mln (USD 3.96 mln) in 2025, compared with a net profit of SAR 9.86 mln in the previous year, according to a filing on the Saudi…
Lamprell has been awarded a contract by Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to deliver the Pipeline Replacement Project (PRP-IX) in India, the company said in a statement. The project involves the replacement and…
Chinese steel section prices on a CFR Jebel Ali basis declined across the board in 2025, as rising protectionist barriers in several markets and weaker global steel demand diverted more Chinese material toward…
Turkey's steel exports fell 18.4pct YoY to 911,800 tons in January 2026, while export revenues declined 21.1pct to USD 600.1 mln, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). During the same period…
Turkish steel producer Habas has launched the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for its steelmaking plant project after the application file submitted to Turkey's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and…
Turkish steel producer, Kardemir Celik has secured support from the İzmir Development Agency (IZKA) under its "Industrial Green Transformation" programme, ranking first among selected companies. Under the programme, the…
Turkey imported 1.7 mln tons of ferrous scrap in January 2026, down 13pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Imports also declined 2.3pct compared with the previous month. The United…
Turkish steel profile producer Kocaer Celik reported net profit of TRY 473.5 mln (USD 10.77 mln) in 2025, up sharply from TRY108.5 mln in 2024, according to the company's annual financial statement. Net sales, however…
Pakistani long steel producer Beco Steel Limited reported lower earnings for the half year ended December 31, 2025, amid challenging market conditions. Net sales declined to PKR 3.81 bln (USD 13.6 mln) from PKR 4.33 bln…
Escalating regional tensions in the Middle East have sharply curtailed vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world's most strategic maritime corridors and directly impacting steel trade…
Turkish pipe producer Borusan Pipe reported higher earnings in 2025, supported by stronger volumes and improved operational efficiency, according to its full-year financial results. Net profit reached USD 31.7 mln in…
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