"Emsteel" Leading the UAE steel industry towards global sustainability

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Abu Dhabi, October 11, 2017 – The UAE has established its leadership position in the steel industry sector at the regional and global levels, supported by national strategies focused on enhancing industrial sustainability and raising production efficiency in line with the country’s goals to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

The Emsteel Group, through its subsidiary Emirates Steel, stands out as a major player in supporting this process through its development of advanced solutions and its ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality iron products in various strategic projects inside and outside the country, which has strengthened the UAE’s presence as a leading regional and global center in the steel sector.

The group contributes to the gross domestic product of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by about 6.2 billion dirhams, and accounts for 10% of the total non-oil manufacturing sector in the emirate, and 60% of the steel market nationwide.

Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Rumaithi, CEO of the Group, confirmed that “Emsteel” recorded a strong performance in the steel sector during the first half of 2025, as sales of finished steel products witnessed a growth of 24% on an annual basis, to reach 1,616 thousand tons, as a result of the high demand and full utilization of production capacity, which allowed the transformation of semi-finished products into finished products that meet customer needs more efficiently.

He explained in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the group focused on converting semi-finished products (billet) into final products, including rebar, wire coils, and heavy sections with the highest added value, which enhanced its profitability and market share, supported by strong demand in energy and infrastructure projects.

He pointed out that the group launched during the same period an asset enhancement program worth 625 million dirhams to develop rolling units and expand the range of high-strength steel and wire coil products, stressing that this investment reflects its commitment to supporting industrial growth plans in the UAE and strengthening its position as a major supplier of steel in the Gulf, Indian and North African markets, with a continued focus on production flexibility and innovation in meeting the needs of long-term projects.

A number of Emsteel customers confirmed that the group’s products have become the first choice in the local market thanks to their quality and compliance with sustainability standards, noting that the volume of monthly imports of its products reflects growing confidence among customers and developers in various projects.

Ahmed Nasr Al-Din, sales director of Madar Al-Emarat Building Materials Company, affiliated with Al-Fawzan Group, said that the company has been dealing with the group as a strategic partner for more than 15 years, noting that the volume of imports it receives of iron produced in the “Emsteel” factories amounts to about 50,000 tons per month, of which more than 25,000 tons are allocated to sustainability projects in the emirates of the country.

He explained that there is a plan to increase the quantities to 60 thousand tons per month during the next stage, in line with the expansion of major projects and the growing demand for green iron, pointing out that “Emsteel” obtaining sustainability certificates has enhanced its competitiveness in the market.

He pointed out that the network of “Madar Al Emarat” branches in the emirates of the country contributes to enhancing the access of the group’s products to wide segments of customers, while ensuring support for quality and efficiency standards at every stage of distribution.

For his part, Iswar Kalpati, Regional Director of Sales Operations at the Union Steel Forming Factory, said that the extended cooperation with “Emsteel” over nearly two decades has made it one of the main drivers of the growth of the steel sector in the country, pointing out that his company imports between 25 thousand and 35 thousand tons of its products monthly, including wire rods and rebar coils, which are distributed to more than 200 strategic projects. In the UAE market.

He stated that these projects include vital facilities such as Dubai Airport and Jebel Ali Port, in addition to multiple infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai, stressing that the reliance of these projects on “Emsteel” products reflects the firm confidence in their quality and their ability to meet operational requirements with high efficiency.

The close cooperation between the Emsteel Group and its strategic partners from regional and international markets reflects the UAE’s growing leadership in the steel sector, and its ability to support giant national projects and meet sustainable infrastructure requirements, thus enhancing the country’s position as a world-leading industrial and investment destination.