$3tn growth to be built on steel foundations: Dubai Hosts world’s largest steel conference
In the midst of an unprecedented wave of industrial revolution, steel remains the foundation of the next chapter of mena.
With more than $ 3tn in active and planned projects to predict the region’s steel production forecast for the year and the passing of 65 million tons in 2027, the region puts its position as a driving force in the world.
Middle East Iron and Steel 2025 will return to Dubai for its 28th edition from November 17-19 at Madinat Jumeirah. This event will gather producers and 1,500 producers from more than 60 countries, bringing together Iron and Steel for the price of steel where appropriate, agreements are made, and agreements defined in the industry are formed.
UAE and Saudi Lead Pipeline Project Pipeline
This year’s edition comes at a defining moment for the global steel industry. The EU’s proposal to raise import tariffs to 50 percent underscores the need to restructure international trade and supply chains.
In response, Mena producers are strengthening their competitive edge, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia investing heavily in industrial diversification, crude steel capacity and improved infrastructure.
The Regional Project Pipeline has reached an All-Time High – led by Saudi Arabia’s Drillion-Drabion Devention, and the UAE’s $130.8bn in active and planned construction, as well as major infrastructure and industrial developments in Qatar and Oman.
According to the stores planned for the event, these projects – to promote the development of giga, hydrogen centers, renewable energy plants, ports and smart cities – are expected to raise the demand for steel up to 2027.
The backbone of industry
Raju Daswani, Chief Executive, said: “Steel is at the heart of the growth story, from railways and ports to green hydrogen and smart cities.
“Giga-giga projects and the decarbonelation drive driving the Global Demish and trade record traction to deliver world-class industrial events, we remain deeply committed to the Middle East and its role as one of the most powerful growth areas in the world.”
With learning that has accelerated its industrial ambitions, the UAE continues to stand out as a model of sustainable growth and manufacturing excellence.
EMSSTEL GROP – The UAE’s largest sponsor of steel and construction EAE owner and MEIT host of MeIS 2025 – An example of progress, improving the production of integrated steel and driving the change to low carbon materials.
Eng. Saed Ghumran Al Remethi, Chief Executive of the Emsteel group, said: “The Middle East is building a $3tn production story – and steel continues to get private.” Its commitment to the building of Green-Steres is developing. “
Sustainability and Finance
Sustainability and Finance Now Live at the heart of the next industrial wave. Clean investment, circular production is attracting global attention, the rise of low-carbon and recycled steel is signaling both balance and difficulty in industrial mena industries.
CatRiona Bell, director of metals and finance for the Mining Transition at Standard Chartered Bank said: “Global investors want that balance of industrial awakening with accountability.
Funding availability and investor confidence are fundamental to scaling low-carbon steel production, supported by strong policy frameworks, abundant energy resources and a growing pipeline of green projects.
Global manufacturers in Dubai
Together, our regional and global partners represent more than 38 million tons of annual steel and material capacity, with a combined market value exceeding $35bn and export access to more than 70 countries.
