Annual Report 2025

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EMSTEEL
at a Glance
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Formed through the 2021 combination of Emirates Steel and Arkan Building Materials, the Group operates an integrated platform spanning expansive product range, including rebar, wire rod, heavy sections, sheet piles, cement, and more.
EMSTEEL is the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer and a regional leader in low carbon production.
Formed through the 2021 combination of Emirates Steel and Arkan Building Materials, the Group operates an integrated platform spanning expansive product range, including rebar, wire rod, heavy sections, sheet piles, cement, and more.
Today, EMSTEEL plays a central role in strengthening national industrial capability, advancing sustainable manufacturing, and supporting the UAE’s long term economic diversification agenda.
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Chairman’s
Statement
Together, we are building EMSTEEL - together, we are building the future. Learn more
Hamad Al Hammadi
Chairman of EMSTEEL
Performanceat a Glance
In 2025, EMSTEEL delivered strong operational growth supported by disciplined execution and robust domestic demand.
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Steel Division Sales
3,295 kt
finished steel, up 16%
90 %
domestic sales
Cement Division Sales
1,468 kt
clinker, up 6%
2,206 kt
cement, up 20%
Financial Performance
AED 8.9 billion
revenue, up 7%
AED 1.2 billion
EBITDA, up 39%
13.9 %
EBITDA Margin, up 3.2 p.p.
Highlights
from the Year
In 2025, EMSTEEL advanced its strategic priorities through disciplined execution, targeted capital investment, and strengthened industrial partnerships. The Group reinforced its operational resilience while enhancing product capability and long term supply stability.
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Capital Investment in Steel Upgrades
Launched AED 625 million Asset Enhancement Programme to upgrade rolling mills and expand high strength, value added steel production
Advancing Decarbonisation & Sustainable Innovations
Established a comprehensive decarbonization strategy, developed international partnerships to produce decarbonised cement and launch pilot of the world-first electric process gas heaters and more
Long-Term Energy Supply Secured
Signed landmark 20-year gas supply agreement with ADNOC Gas, effective January 2027
Regional Supply Chain Integration
Strengthened regional supply chain integration through cross border railway transport agreements enabling up to 4.2 million tonnes raw materials delivery from Oman annually
Production Growth Across Divisions
Delivered solid production growth across Steel and Cement divisions
Sustainability
in Focus
Sustainability remains central to EMSTEEL’s long term strategy, guiding innovation, investment decisions, and operational performance. In 2025, the Group accelerated its decarbonisation agenda while reinforcing its commitment to responsible production and workforce wellbeing.
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Formalised 2030 targets to reduce steel emissions by 40 percent and cement emissions by 30 percent, with a net zero ambition by 2050

01Launched TrueGreen™ sustainability identity with verified EPDs and digital carbon tracking
03Piloted the world’s first Electric Process Gas Heater in steelmaking
05Delivered the region’s first hydrogen-based rebar project
06Achieved provisional AA ESG rating from MSCI
02Became the first company in MENA to earn ‘ResponsibleSteel’ certification
04Introduced a Green Finance Framework to support low carbon investment

Surpassed 30 million LTI free man hours and launched an HSE AI Advisor to strengthen real time safety guidance

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Annual Report

2025