The 19th Arab Iron and Steel Summit will be held in Cairo under the patronage of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, on November 3 and 4, 2026, at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Hotel.
Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Arab Iron and Steel Union, expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency the Prime Minister for this kind patronage, emphasizing that His Excellency's honor of inaugurating the summit's proceedings and delivering a speech at its opening session represents significant support for the success of its work and enhances its position as the largest Arab platform for dialogue and cooperation in the iron and steel industry.
He explained that the summit is expected to witness broad participation including major iron and steel producers, mining companies, representatives of international economic and financial institutions, and suppliers of technology and industrial services, in addition to a number of senior officials, experts, and specialists from various countries around the world.
The summit is organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union, one of the specialized Arab organizations affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity of the League of Arab States, which was established in 1972. It includes in its membership more than 50 companies representing 16 Arab countries and works to support and develop the iron, steel, and mining industries and enhance cooperation and integration among Arab companies operating in the sector.
Through its specialized sessions and workshops, the summit will discuss a range of strategic issues related to the future of the Arab iron and steel industry, foremost among them being energy and supply chain challenges, in addition to the increasing repercussions of trade barriers and protectionist measures in global steel markets, as well as reviewing the latest industrial and digital technologies and solutions, and strengthening Arab and international partnerships to support the competitiveness and sustainable growth of the Arab industry.
The summit also includes a comprehensive program of dialogue sessions, workshops, and bilateral meetings between companies, in addition to an accompanying exhibition in which a number of Arab and international companies specialized in the iron and steel, mining, technology, and industrial services industries will participate, providing ample opportunities for networking, building partnerships, and exploring investment and joint cooperation opportunities.
Cairo's hosting of the summit confirms Egypt's growing role as a regional hub for heavy industries and industrial investments, and supports the state's efforts to deepen local manufacturing, localize strategic industries, and promote sustainable industrial development.
The Arab Iron and Steel Summit is the largest annual gathering for the iron and steel and mining industry in the Arab region, serving as a leading platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and reviewing the latest global developments in the sector, thereby contributing to supporting the competitiveness of the Arab industry and enhancing opportunities for joint cooperation and investment.
