Arab Steel Summit

Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU) will hold its annual Summit “16

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Arab Steel Summit” on October 2023 in Cairo – Egypt, which acquires special importance to what the Steel Arab Industry witnesses as changes in the light of perturbation that encounter the steel markets in different regions in the world.

Conjunction with the work of the conference, the Arab Iron and Steel Union is organizing the “International Iron and Steel Exhibition 2023”, which will constitute a suitable environment for companies to display their iron and steel products, innovations and modern technical solutions that help develop and diversify the productivity of the iron and steel industry, in addition to being the right place for producers to meet. Institutions and companies active in the field of iron and steel trade and technologists.

Main Topics :

• Green steel technology
• Repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the steel industry
• Global economic crises and their impact on the Arab steel industry.
• Oil and gas prices impact on the economics of the steel industry.
• Investment opportunities and challenges in the Arab steel industry
• The ability of Arab countries to produce value-added steel
• New technologies and their role in modernizing blast furnace factories.
• The circular economy (green scrap) and its role in the sustainable development of the steel industry.
• Modern maintenance systems, safety, health and industrial security in the steel industry.
• Raw materials and production requirements and their impact on the future of the Arab iron and steel industry.
• Training strategies in the iron and steel industry.

Participants

• Trade and industry organizations, agencies and governmental bodies.
• Steel and rolling companies.
• Steel production technology suppliers.
• Suppliers of basic materials for the iron and steel industry.
• Companies that worked in the field of iron and steel trade.
• Companies used for iron and steel products.
• Technology equipment suppliers.
• Metal construction companies.
• Investors, businessmen and consultants.
• Companies operating in the engineering and construction industries.
• Logistics and freight services companies.
• Scrap recycling companies and related projects.
• Mining companies.
• Engineering and construction and construction companies.
• Universities and research centers.
• Financial and mineral institutions.
• News agencies and media workers.

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Today, the Arab Iron and Steel Union annual conference, "The 15th Arab Steel Summit," was concluded in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of H.E the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Zayed Bin Rashid Al-Zayani, in which a remarkable number of Arab steel companies, regional and international organizations, technology equipment suppliers, consultants, analysts, and prominent investors participated. In addition to the presence of some ambassadors, representatives of ambassadors of Arab countries and representatives of ministries.

The Arab Iron and Steel Union's Chairman, Mr Awwad Al Khaldi, pointed out in his speech the Russian-Ukrainian war repercussions and the energy prices rise, in addition to the interest rate increase in the United States, which led to the economic instability that has affected all industries without exception. In his speech, the Chairman of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Mr Awwad Al Khaldi, stressed the importance of cooperation in protecting national products and expanding the production of value-added steel products, a large part of which is still imported from abroad. He also stressed the importance of the cooperation of Arab steel companies to draw a new investment map for the steel industry to cover what the markets need in terms of raw materials and to guide investors in this field. He urged the iron and steel companies and plants to strive to develop production processes and focus on reducing production costs, capital expenditures, and cooperation among them, as the new rules governing the global economy no longer allow for unilateral action but instead require unification of efforts and the substantial economic blocs' establishment that gives more push to development and competition.

The Secretary-General of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Dr Kamel Djoudi, indicated in his speech that the Arab Steel Summit is one of the largest conferences that brings together all Arab iron and steel companies from the ocean to the Gulf with the presence of an elite group of experts. He stressed the need to address the various crises that directly affect the steel markets and how to reduce the emissions of this industry that are harmful to the environment, which has begun to pose a threat to our present and the future of coming generations, and to strive for green steel production by 2030, a goal that we must start implementing from now with the participation of all steel companies and regional and international organizations. He concluded his speech by inviting the participants to the 16th Arab Steel Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Green Steel is a need, not a luxury, in October 2023, if God will.

Within the framework of the activities of the 15th Arab Steel Summit organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union during the period from 7-8 November 2022 in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Union honoured the companies participating in the International Iron and Steel Exhibition on the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the Union.

Ezz Steel - Egypt

Kuwait Steel - Kuwait

Foulath - Bahrain

Imetal - Algeria

Emirates Steel Arkan - UAE

Ashry Steel - Egypt

El Ola Steel Group - Egypt

Global Steel - Saudi Arabia

Sibre Italy- Italy

SMS Group - Germany

Bolan Steel - Saudi Arabia

Danieli - Italy

Chamber of Metallurgical Industries - Egypt

Within the framework of the activities of the 15th Arab Steel Summit organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union during the period from 7-8 November 2022 in the city of Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, the federation honored the founders of the federation on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the federation. The honoring shields were handed over to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani.

Egypt - Ezz Steel Company

Kuwait - Kuwait Steel Company

Bahrain - Foulath Company

Algeria - Imetal Group

UAE - Emirates Arkan Steel Company

Qatar - Qatar Steel Company

Libya - Libyan Iron and Steel Company

Morocco - Magherb Steel Company

Mauritanian - SNIM Company

Syria - Joud Steel Company

Within the framework of the activities of the 15th Arab Steel Summit organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union during the period from 7-8 November 2022 in the city of Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the chairmen of the union were honored on the occasion of the fifty years since the founding of the union. The honoring shields were handed over by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani.

Honoring Mr. / Mohamed Saleh Al-Jabr - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Honoring Mr. Ahmed Ezz - Arab Republic of Egypt. The shield was received by Mr. Hassan Nouh, Managing Director of Ezz Steel Company

Honoring Mr. Dr. Hilal Al-Tuwairqi - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the shield was received by Mr. Jassim Al-Abbasi

Honoring Mr. Khaled Al-Bassam - Kingdom of Bahrain. The shield was received by Mr. Bader Al-Tamimi

Honoring Mr. Awwad Al-Khalidi - Kuwait

Under the patronage of H.E the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Zayed Bin Rashid Al Zayani, the works of the 15

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Arab Steel Summit and the International Iron and Steel Exhibition hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain were launched this morning in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Arab Iron and Steel Union’s founding, in the presence of Dr Kamel Djoudi, Secretary-General “the Arab Iron and Steel Union”. In his speech on this occasion, H. E the Minister welcomed the attendees, praising the selection of the Kingdom of Bahrain to begin the 15th Arab Steel Summit. He also commended the role of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, which seeks to develop the Arab iron and steel industry to achieve the desired industrial prosperity for the Arab countries, which is in line with the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of this great country, “may Allah protect him” to achieve a comprehensive economic development that integrates with the efforts made by the esteemed Government under the directives of His Royal Highness, Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, “may Allah protect him” to achieve the economic recovery. We look forward to having the Summit desired effect to activate and support the integration and exchange of experiences in this important industrial sector, which is witnessing rapid changes and developments worldwide. He added that the Kingdom of Bahrain had achieved continuous success and growth over the past years in the industrial sector. This latter came because of the policies adopted by the esteemed Government since the sixties of the last century. Which aimed at not relying on oil and natural gas products alone and making the industrial sector an influential sector in the development of the economy in the Kingdom of Bahrain and seeking to attract foreign investments by encouraging industrial projects and preparing the necessary infrastructure for their establishment. This latter has led to the diversification of the existing industrial sectors in the Kingdom. The Minister also indicated that in the iron and steel industry field in the Kingdom of Bahrain, there are approximately 20 factories for the production of iron and steel and other structural and industrial iron products, with investments worth more than 2 billion US dollars and providing more than 3,000 jobs, including but not limited to “Bahrain Steel Company”, “Sulb Company” and numerous companies are witnessing growth due to the considerable local, regional and global demand for these products. We view this sector as one of the fundamental sectors that hold opportunities for establishing many other industries, and we seek to protect it and enhance its sustainability. In the context of Bahrain's government interest in the industrial sector, the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026) was launched as a pivotal part of the economic recovery plan, which includes five main axes. Strengthening national industries, investing in the infrastructure, improving investor experience, guiding Bahrainis professionally, and updating legislation and laws to raise the gross domestic product of the industrial sector, increase the sector's exports of national origin, and provide promising job opportunities for the citizens. The strategy is based on supporting the sector’s transformation towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, applying the concept of a circular economy to carbon and environmental and social governance, encouraging investment in technological infrastructure and digitizing manufacturing, and increasing the efficiency of supply and supply chains through the integration of Gulf industries to reach a developed and sustainable industry based on innovative and advanced initiatives. The Kingdom of Bahrain's hosting of the Summit in its fifteenth session coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, founded in 1971 as the first Arab Union in the Arab countries under the umbrella of the Council of Economic Unity in the League of Arab States. It is also expected that this year's Steel Summit will discuss a set of crucial topics, including the impact of the pandemic on the economies of Arab and foreign countries and its effect on the steel industry, the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the steel industry, global economic variables and their impact on the Arab steel industry, the impact of oil and gas prices on the economics of the steel industry and the Arab steel industry: competitive position, growth strategies, opportunities and challenges of producing high value-added products in Arab countries, new technologies and their role in diversifying steel production in Arab countries, renewable energy, carbon-free technologies, circular economy and its role in the sustainable development of the steel industry, modern maintenance systems, environmental management, health and safety in the steel industry raw materials and production requirements and their impact on the future of the Arab iron and steel industry. Several organizations, agencies, and government bodies related to trade and industry, steel production and rolling companies, suppliers of steel production technology / basic raw materials for the iron and steel industry / technological equipment/metal construction companies and companies that worked in the field of iron and steel trade and companies using iron and steel products will also participate in the summit. In addition to investors, businesspersons, consultants, companies working in the engineering and construction industries, logistics and shipping companies, scrap recycling companies and related projects, mining companies, engineering companies, and construction and reconstruction companies, as well as universities and research centres.

Arab Iron and Steel Union organizes its annual conference “15

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Arab Steel Summit” on 7-8 November 2022, in Manama city, Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of H.E. Zayed Bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Industry and Trade in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which acquires special importance to what the Steel Arab Industry witnesses as changes in the light of perturbation that encounter the steel markets in different regions in the world.

The Arab Iron and Steel Union is looking forward to this important event to be a meeting platform to a large number of Arab and International companies, steel industry experts and owners of modern technologies. In addition to investors and businesspersons whom are interested in this industry with the aim of cooperating and exchanging views on all what serves the development of this industry, its integration and continuing growth on all levels of production, commercialization and marketing.

Simultaneously with the conference work, the Arab Iron and Steel Union organizes the “International Iron & Steel Exhibition 2022” and which will provide a suitable environment for the companies to display their iron and steel products, innovations and modern technical solutions, which help in developing and varying the iron and steel industry productivity, in addition of being the appropriate place to producers to meet active institutions and companies in iron and steel trade field and the technologists.

Main Topics :

• Global economic variables and their impact on Arab steel companies.
• The impact of oil and gas prices on the economics of the steel industry.
• Arab Steel Industry: The Competitive Location and Growth Strategies.
• Opportunities and challenges of producing products with high added value in the Arab countries.
• New technologies and their role in diversifying steel production in Arab countries.
• Renewable Energy and Carbon-Free Technology.
• Circular Economy and Sustainability on Steel Industry .
• Modern maintenance systems and environmental and health and safety management in the steel industry.
• Raw materials and production requirements and their impact on the future of the Arab iron and steel industry.

Participants

• Trade and industry organizations, agencies and governmental bodies.
• Steel and rolling companies.
• Steel production technology suppliers.
• Suppliers of basic materials for the iron and steel industry.
• Companies that worked in the field of iron and steel trade.
• Companies used for iron and steel products.
• Technology equipment suppliers.
• Metal construction companies.
• Investors, businessmen and consultants.
• Companies operating in the engineering and construction industries.
• Logistics and freight services companies.
• Scrap recycling companies and related projects.
• Mining companies.
• Engineering and construction and construction companies.
• Universities and research centers.
• Financial and mineral institutions.
• News agencies and media workers.

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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Awwad Al-Khalidi, called on Arab governments to provide more support “to protect this strategic industry.” In a speech during the 14th Arab Steel Summit hosted by Tunisia, Al-Khalidi stressed the need to strengthen Arab cooperation in the field of iron and steel industry "in the face of foreign products". Al-Khalidi, a Kuwaiti economist who chairs the board of directors of the United Steel Industry Company (Kuwait Steel), warned that the instability of global economic conditions and the increase in the supply of iron and steel products require more support from Arab governments and the issuance of the necessary legislation to protect this strategic industry. He stressed that Arab iron and steel companies and factories should strive to develop production processes and focus on reducing production costs and expenses and enhancing cooperation between Arab companies and factories, “as the new rules that govern the global economy no longer allow for unilateral action, but rather require unification of efforts and the establishment of strong economic blocs that It gives more impetus to development and competition.” In this regard, Al-Khalidi referred to the positive measures, legislation and procedures taken by the Gulf Cooperation Council and some Arab countries, stressing that economic and industrial cooperation between Arab countries, especially in the field of iron and steel industry, has become a necessity and not a luxury at the present time. On his behalf and on behalf of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Al-Khalidi expressed his thanks and great gratitude to Tunisia's president, government and people for the warm reception and hospitality. The companies participating in the Arab Steel Summit for their permanent support for the Federation's activities. The participants in the 14th Arab Steel Summit, who are representatives of all iron and steel factories in the Arab world, discussed over two days, measures to protect and support Arab markets from foreign iron and steel exports, and to support and develop the iron and steel industry sector, especially as it absorbs large labor and stimulates Arab national output.

Today, the annual conference of the Arab Iron and Steel Union (the 14th Arab Steel Summit) was concluded in Tunis. 250 participants from Arab and foreign steel companies, including rebar producers, flat and steel pipe producers, technology equipment suppliers, consultants, analysts, and major investors, participated in this conference. In addition to the presence of some ambassadors and representatives of ambassadors of Arab countries and representatives of ministries under the auspices of the Minister of Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. Salim Al-Faryani. The President of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Mr. Awwad Al-Khalidi, indicated in his speech that the instability of the global economic conditions and the increase in the supply of iron and steel products require more support from government departments to issue the necessary legislation to protect this strategic industry. He praised the positive measures, legislation and procedures taken by countries The Gulf Cooperation Council and some Arab countries. He urged iron and steel companies and factories to seek to develop production processes and focus on reducing the cost of production and capital expenditures, and cooperation between Arab factories and companies among themselves, as the new rules governing the global economy no longer allow for unilateral action, but rather require unification of efforts and the establishment of strong economic blocs that give more impetus. The wheel of development and competition. He said that economic and industrial cooperation between Arab countries, especially in the field of iron and steel industry, has become It is a necessity and not a luxury at the present time. Perhaps the desired dream of integration between Arab factories and markets will one day be realized. In his speech, the Secretary General of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Dr. Kamal Joudi, stressed the need to exploit the capabilities of Arab countries that have achieved rapid growth over the past years to meet the increasing demand for these steel products, especially in the building and construction sector. The steel companies continued in this way until the Arab markets began to witness a state of gradual self-sufficiency in the traditional steel products, with the completion of the largest grass-roots projects in the Arab countries nearing completion. He pointed out that the task of exporting is one of the solutions capable of absorbing the surplus of this production capacity, but this task is one of the most difficult tasks faced by any industry. Customs exemptions for raw materials) or indirectly through the services of government samples in various logistical services, transportation...etc. Despite the slowness of Arab governments in setting up mechanisms to help Arab companies, we are betting on the ability of Arab companies to withstand and develop, as some companies were able during the last period to confirm their presence in a number of export markets, despite the fierce competition that the steel markets are currently witnessing. During the opening of the conference, Dr. Muhammad Abd al-Malik al-Faqih, President of the Libyan Iron and Steel Company, the iron and steel industry man for the year 2019, was honored. The most distinguished companies in exporting the final steel products were also honored, and Ezz Steel Company came in the first place. The award was received by Mr. Hassan Nahwa, Managing Director of Ezz Steel Company, and Qatar Steel Company came in second place. The award was received by Mr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Hajri, Managing Director and General Manager of the Company. Qatar Steel. The Emirates Steel Company came in third place, and the award was received by Mr. Jumaa Al-Mansoori. Emminal Algeria was honored and the award was received by Mr. Tarek Bouslama, President of Emmetal Group, as well as Mr. Salim Feriani, Minister of Industry and Tunisian Small and Medium Enterprises. The award was received on his behalf by Mr. Kamal Ouslati, Director General of the Ministry of Industry. At the conclusion of the conference's activities, the Secretary-General said, "We got acquainted with the reality of the steel industry in the Arab countries and the ability of many Arab companies to export despite the fierce competition in foreign markets." A number of research and investment ideas were presented that are aimed at developing the iron and steel industry, whether they are raw materials, technology, or final products. In addition to many working papers that show the ability of companies and research centers to cooperate in the Arab world, especially in mining in Libya, Mauritania, Jordan and Tunisia. He said that we should all not wait for governments to take the initiative to take decisions of cooperation and partnership, but rather we should be the owners of the initiative, and we will work as a union to study all the ideas and proposals presented at the conference so that we can meet next year with real partnership projects at the Arab Steel Summit 2020, which will be under The slogan of integration, cooperation and the Arab steel industry in the month of November 2020, God willing, in the city of Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

The work of the annual conference of the Arab Iron and Steel Union (the 13th Arab Steel Summit) was concluded today under the title “The Arab Steel Industry Beyond 2020” in Amman, Jordan. 220 participants from Arab and foreign steel companies, including rebar producers, flat plate and steel pipe producers, participated in this conference. technology equipment suppliers, consultants, analysts and major investors. And the presence of some ambassadors and representatives of the ambassadors of Arab countries and under the patronage of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply - the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Tariq Al-Hammoury, who confirmed that the Steel Summit constitutes an important initiative to meet the challenges facing this industry, which is witnessing increasing growth. He added, at the opening of the summit, that the industry faces many problems and is greatly affected by political events and protectionist measures, noting that the steel industry in the Arab world helps to employ about 15% of the total workforce, in addition to helping it to raise growth rates significantly. The President of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, Mr. Awad Al-Khalidi, said in his speech that the Arab steel industry, since its inception more than 40 years ago, has taken tangible steps, as it witnessed a growth in long-form steel products from about 5 million tons to more than 60 million tons at the present time, and there is no doubt that Hopes and ambitions expand for more growth and development to keep pace with the global development in this important industry. We in the Arab Iron and Steel Union believe that the strength of this industry lies in building its own capacity through launching large partnerships capable of growth, competition, development and overcoming the difficulties and challenges facing this industry. The Secretary-General of the Arab Iron and Steel Union stressed the need to exploit the capabilities of Arab countries in establishing joint Arab projects such as iron ore pelleting to cover the needs of steel factories in Arab countries in light of the presence of rich iron ore mines in Mauritania and Algeria and the need for producers to pay attention to the future of the industry beyond 2020, which will witness the completion of many major projects in the Arab countries. During the opening of the conference, Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of Ezz Steel Group - Arab Republic of Egypt, was honored, the iron and steel industry man for the year 2017. And Mr. Awad Al-Khalidi, President of the United Iron Industry Company (Kuwait Steel), the iron and steel man for the year 2018. On the summit agenda, a special workshop was devoted to the iron and steel industry in the Kingdom, to be held tomorrow under the title “The Saudi Steel Industry between Present and the Future”, due to the importance of the role the Kingdom plays in the steel industry and its successful future vision in this industry.

The Arab Steel Summit, which was held this year in the Jordanian capital, Amman, is of particular importance, as it coincides with the growing challenges facing this strategic industry in the Arab countries. Iron and steel by 25%, followed by many countries in the world taking retaliatory or preventive measures, such as the European Union, which imposed 25% duties on its steel imports, which amount to 121 million tons annually, in addition to Canada - whose imports are 6 million tons annually - which imposed customs duties In retaliation against US exports worth 12.8 billion US dollars, it also imposed duties against steel imports by 25%, and Turkey, which imposed protective duties amounting to 25%, and the European Union announced taking protective duties against imports of steel plates. The same trend was taken by other countries that have steel industries, led by Malaysia, which imposed duties ranging between 10% and 13%, as well as Chile 38.9%, Vietnam between 9 and 15.4%, Thailand 21%, Indonesia 12% and South Africa 25%, in addition to India, which imposed duties between 6 to 10%. Awwad Al-Khalidi, President of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, reviewed at the opening of the summit the growth achieved by the Arab steel industry over the past 40 years, as the production volume had doubled from 5 million tons to more than 60 million tons now, and there are hopes for further development, but that This industry faces challenges that hinder those hopes and threaten that industry. For his part, Kamal Joudi, Secretary-General of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, stressed that the steel industry in the Arab world is not far from dumping and discharging the production of countries that have a surplus and are looking for alternative markets to those that imposed protection fees of up to 25%, which makes the Arab markets the most targeted.