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Yousef Gamal El-Din
Anchor and Entrepreneur
Raju Daswani
Chief Executive Officer
Fastmarkets
The region is undergoing significant infrastructure development, with a substantial number of mega cities and projects in the pipeline. This coupled with the energy transition, is fuelling change and reshaping the GCC and Middle East’s economy. As the economy diversifies, there is a growing focus on developing manufacturing industries.
Ravi Singh
SULB Company
Hassan El Marakby
El Marakby Steel
The Middle East is emerging as a global leader in the construction industry, positioned for even greater success in the future. Fuelled by strong economic growth and investment, technological advancements, skilled labour and a vast talent pool. What are some of the current barriers to growth, how can the industries collaborate to overcome the challenges and what is the future outlook?
In a region where the glamour of the Middle East meets the digital realm, the UAE boasts a stellar line-up of influencers making waves across the globe. From beauty gurus to modest fashion entrepreneurs, these social media stars have transcended borders and captivated millions. In a world where social media is everything, how can you leverage their followers to boost your business?
Raha Moharrak
Saudi Arabian Adventure and Athlete
Analysis and insights indicate that the industry is to undergo substantial growth and transformation, driven by a combination of regional infrastructure development projects, industrial expansion initiatives, and global economic recovery dynamics. Explore the key drivers propelling the growth of the GCC and Middle East steel market, to:
Jeremy Leonard
Managing Director, Global Industry Services
Oxford Economics
Przemek Koralewski
Global Head of Market Development
Russell Robertson
Chief Commercial Officer
Gulf Mercantile Exchange
As the global steel sector decarbonises, DRI production is likely to be decoupled from steel production. More iron ore will be processed in places with available renewable energy sources that can produce cheap green hydrogen. The resulting DRI will be shipped to centres of steel demand. The GCC, Middle East and North Africa may become a global leader in DRI trade, but global competition is growing…
Andrew Wells
Editorial and Pricing Director, Ferrous Metals & Mining
Ankur Dana
Dana Group
Kaushalendra Prasad
Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl
Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Head of Green Steel
Primetals Technologies
Stefano Maggiolino
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tenova HYL
As the first steel plant in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and net-zero in its steelmaking facility, AGSI’s CEO will take the stage to provide in-depth insights at the company’s journey towards accelerating decarbonisation efforts and pioneering new standards for the industry. The session aims to inspire further innovation and provide insights for stakeholders committed to achieving net-zero emissions by taking bold steps towards a decarbonisation with state-of the-art technology and sustainable steel manufacturing operations.
Asam Hussain
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI)
Demonstrating the use of green hydrogen – instead of natural gas – to extract iron from iron ore, is a key step in steelmaking. Aspiring to be among the frontrunners to decarbonise the global steel value chain the pioneering project demonstrates how clean energy and heavy industry partners in the UAE are taking urgent action to accelerate decarbonisation. Discover how Masdar and Emirates Steel are:
Covering a total land area of 450,000 square metres, the upcoming Metal Park in KEZAD, opening on the 1 December 2024, will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support storage and handling, processing, and manufacturing activities, in addition to offering access to research and development amenities, rental office space, and associated financial services all in one location. Discover how you can:
Vahid Fouladkar
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Metal Park
Julian Skyrme
Vice President, Commercial – Ports Cluster
AD Ports Group
It is important to inform customers and enhance supply chain transparency. Traceability is a vital aspect in many industries, as it provides a framework to effectively track and, if needed, recall products safely and transparently. Giving your customers full disclosure can help to build and strengthen key relationships, as well has having a positive impact on the environment.
Sustainability efforts offer the benefit of enhancing competitiveness in the global steel market. Find out how the how the GCC is transforming from the inside, for the outside. What are some of the opportunities in the GCC and how can you avoid the challenges encountered when using steel scrap as raw material? How can sustainable steel scrap close the material loop?
Salam Al Sharif
Chairman
Al SHARIF Metals Group
Ramia Farrage
Senior Presenter and Producer
Forbes Middle East
In the UAE, equality and empowerment lie at the heart of its success as a nation. It’s a national strategy and the central pillar of its foreign policy. New initiatives are creating opportunities for women to enter leadership positions. Join our inspirational speakers who have paved the way for others to follow in their footsteps, and put the spotlight on:
Anna Griffin
Chief People and Sustainability Officer
Ruchi Dana
Partner and Executive Board Member
Rima Manna
Vice President, Middle East
Nokia
Traditional motivators like competitive salaries – although still important – are no longer the sole deciding factor for potential employees. How can the industry cultivate a work culture with purposeful positioning to foster social change and help shape the workforce of tomorrow? With fierce competition for talent how can companies recruit candidates with the right skills needed to meet future demand?
Mariia Lytvyn
Global Head of Talent and Reward
GFG Alliance
A comprehensive overview of the current scenarios, market insights and forecasting. Regional analysis identifying geographic trends, variations in consumer behaviour, regulatory differences, and competitive landscapes. Predicting future trends and how they will impact the industry globally and regionally.
China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to bolster business relations. China and the GCC countries will further deepen their partnership by leveraging their respective strengths and capitalise on emerging opportunities. What does China’s international strategy look like and with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has the Middle East assumed greater importance?
Yuan Wenjiong
Dao Fortune
The last four years have presented a number of obstacles for the industry, from Covid to worldwide conflict and turmoil. With current poli-economical pressures coupled with container challenges and cost, what impact has this had on the industry, and how has it affected profit and loss? Does the supply chain function need to operate more like R&D, requiring more frequent and dynamic actions?
Mohamad Zada
Deputy General Manager and Chief Supply Chain Officer
Suez Steel Company
With significant changes in tariff rates, trade flows will change how steel and aluminium is imported and exported around the world. The steel industry is expected to see a surge in market demand due to increasing infrastructure development and construction projects. On the supply side, steel manufacturers are investing in new technologies and efficiency improvements to meet this growing demand.
The UAE is determined to consolidate its position as an important – and non-aligned – geoeconomic player. Increasingly, the country is aiming to strike a careful balance between its key trade and investment partners and pursue new opportunities. What impact have the economic shocks of post-pandemic protectionism and restrictions on trade had on the UAE?
Abu Bucker Husain
Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS)
Investor demand for ESG-linked financing has surged and interest has picked up in the Gulf and wider Middle East, with increasing opportunities to invest in projects linked to sustainability and energy transition. Fuelling a green revolution through strategic financing enables steelmakers to accelerate efforts towards significant carbon footprint reduction and reinforces the commitment to sustainable practices in the steel industry.
International Financial Institutions (IFIs) play a key role in helping to set in motion the transition to green steel in the region, helping to de-risk first movers and aiding governments to set ambitions, pathways, policy frameworks, and standards. IFIs can also directly support the development of green steel value chains by investing in green hydrogen production projects, by helping to create demand for green steel through IFI investments in infrastructure projects, and through continued support of utility scale renewables needed for the electrification of industrial processes.
Creating a flexible roadmap to evolve as technology and innovation improve. Searching for, and supporting, growth and market needs. Technology advancements can lead to streamlined operations, increasing efficiency, and the reduction of the environmental impact. Resilient and agile business models can:
Markus Abel
Co-Owner and Managing Director
tripleS GmbH & Co KG
Innovative technologies for primary steel production need to be deployed at commercial scale before 2030. Innovations such as automated robotic systems, advanced monitoring sensors, and data analytics have significantly improved the quality and consistency of steel products. What are some of the innovations on the horizon and what are some of the methods of implementation?
John Gordon
Senior Vice President, Raw Materials and Sustainable Resources
United States Steel Corporation
Unlocking the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help organisations blend AI and cutting-edge solutions with strategic thinking.
Wolfgang Sterrer
Vice President, Direct Reduction
Christoph Aichinger
Vice President, Agglomeration