Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE, announced the completion of its US$1.9bn phase two expansion programme
Manufacturing
Galperti to set up manufacturing unit in Dammam
Italy-based Galperti Group, has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabias Al Shoaibi for a joint venture that will facilitate the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Dammam
Dhofar Steel to build large steel plant in Oman
Dhofar Steel has announced plans to build a US$400 million steel plant in Salalah in southern Oman
Aramco signs steel pipes contracts with SSP
Saudi Aramco has signed a series of contracts worth US$57mn with Saudi Steel Pipes (SSP) for the supply of welded steel pipes used in the lining of oil wells and gas pipelines
SABIC invites bids for its polyacetal plant
Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has invited bids for the construction of a polyacetal plant at its affiliate Ibn Sina in Jubail