Our Metals
invites you to attend "Steel Arabia 2009" conference,
which will examine in details the latest and future regional developments and changing trends in the steel, armature (rebar and galvanised steel) and raw materials sectors.
The event also will look at the price changes and challenges of business environment including rising production costs, new project developments, logistical difficulties, technology inovations and speak about strategies and the battle for market share in this dynamic business.
The conference will take place in Expo Centre Sharjah
during a 3 day Steel Technology Exhibition.
Among some of the speakers are:
More confirmed speakers are coming aboard shortly from Iran, India, Pakistan, South Arabia
Consumption of steel in the Middle East is growing at a phenomenal rate.
The Middle East produced 21.1 million tonnes of raw steel in 2006 and consumed 41.6 million tonnes of finished goods.
The production is expected to rise to 35 million tonnes and consumption to 60 million tonnes of finished by 2010.
In the GCC, demand for steel is growing on the back of high level of economic growth that will continue to fuel the construction boom as money is pumped into real estate, infrastructure and tourism projects.
To reduce dependence on imports, the UAE and other GCC states are planning to invest nearly 18 billion US dollars into 46 steel projects to expand output and meet a rapid growth in domestic demand.
Saudi Arabia will be the top investor, with more than 4 billion US dollars, while the UAE is expected to pump nearly 2.3 billion US dollars.
These projects will boost the region's combined steel production by nearly 10 million tonnes within three years.
ASSESS the latest market developments in the steel industry.
HEAR valuable presentations from some of the leading organisations.
EXAMINE success strategies in import and export.
NETWORK with over 200 decision makers to form key alliances and partnerships.
EXHIBIT with a stand to promote your company's brand to target audience.
Who should attend:
Steel producers, traders, distributors and wholesalers;
Manufactures of semi-finished products;
Regional developers and contractors;
Logistics & shipping companies;
Quality inspection & standards providers;
Service centres & warehouses;
Consultants & financial institutions.
Do not miss a unique opportunity to gain direct business contacts with over 200-300 buyers and suppliers from Middle East, Russia & CIS, Europe and China.
