Qatar Steel participated as associate sponsor in QATAR PROJECTS- MEED Conference, held from 10-11 March, 2015, at Grand Hyatt Doha. The theme of the conference was “providing clarity and assurance in Qatar’s projects market to progress investment opportunities. Qatar Projects- MEED 2015 brings together government representatives, key project owners, developers, consultants and financiers in the sector to address the evolving challenges of Qatar’s project delivery market and highlight future project opportunities, strategic priorities and master plans. Qatar Steel’s participation was primarily to enhance its the brand image in the region and to consolidate networking relationships with top consultants and project owners, exchange knowledge and expertise about carrying out projects, especially in building and construction field. Due to its strategic importance, the company is keen to co-sponsor this conference every year. The conference highlighted a number of mega projects, which are being carried out in Qatar, and the progress made. They Read more…

Owing to its strategic significance, Qatar Steel took part in the International Building and Construction Show, known as “The Big 5 Saudi – 2015”, held in Jeddah’s Center for Forums and Events from 9 – 12th March 2015, with the participation of  more than 260 constructions exhibitors. “The Big 5 Saudi 2015” is one of the largest building and constructions exhibition in the Middle East, attracting leading local, regional and world companies, who are striving to get updated with the recent developments and solutions in building, constructions and contracting. The event also gives the chance to exhibitors to develop in-depth networking in Saudi market, explore investment opportunities available in the constructions sector, infrastructural, real estates and urban projects in general. Qatar Steel is keen to take part in this exhibition every year, as it represents a good opportunity for leading constructions companies, and to also meet its traders and customers, Read more…

In Algeria the foundation stone was laid for the construction of a steel complex in the industrial area in Bellara of Jijel province, 375 kilometers east of Algeria, the capital. The ceremony of laying the first stone of the project was held under the auspices of H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, and his Algerian counterpart, HE Abdelmalek Sellal. High ranking officials from both sides attended the ceremony. The steel complex will be producing 2.0 Million tons of finished products of Re-bar and wire rod. Algeria (represented by Sider Co. & National Investment Fund) will hold 51% stake, while Qatar Steel International will hold the remaining 49% (represented by Qatar Steel 24,5%, and Qatar Mining 24,5%).