The rise of the Middle East as a global economic powerhouse, is drawing in wealth managers and investors from around the world. The region is witnessing unrivalled infrastructure development, with numerous mega-cities and projects transforming its economic landscape.
With this development the steel sector is critical to shaping the region’s future – contributing to its economic aspirations and offering investment opportunities – so how are you staying ahead of the latest trends and developments?
Discover the key drivers propelling the growth of the GCC and Middle East steel market and the region’s competitive position.
Meet with industry leaders, strengthen business connections and discover new projects.
Connect with key industry professionals to explore new partnerships and capture early opportunities in the evolving commodities landscape.
Explore the key role financial institutions can play in the transition to green steel and how to accelerate progress.
Explore a range of aspirational case study projects shaping the region’s future.
Forging growth:
Middle East steel market 2025–2030
Speaker:
Jeremy Leonard
Managing Director, Global Industry Services
Oxford Economics
Fireside chat:
The futurization of Middle East commodities
Moderator:
Przemek Koralewski
Global Head of Market Development
Fastmarkets
Speaker:
Russell Robertson
Chief Commercial Officer
Gulf Mercantile Exchange
Use case:
Funding a near zero emissions European steel plant
Speaker:
Luisa Orre
Chief Procurement Officer
Stegra
International investment:
Financing a green transition in the Middle East
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.
– The reality of competing for capital investments
– How to engage with suitable investors
– Accelerating investments to increase steel capacity
