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Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
EMSTEEL transforms steel waste into cement in pioneering sustainability project
4 June 2025 23:32 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)In a regional first, Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer EMSTEEL has converted steel waste into low-carbon cement through a large-scale project, setting new standards for circular economy practices in the industrial marks the pioneering milestone in time for World Environment Day, which is observed on June 5 every to Aletihad, Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO EMSTEEL, expressed pride in their team's successful recycling of steel slag, a byproduct of steel-making, into 10,000 tonnes of cement."This initiative is not only technologically significant but also sets a new benchmark for how industrial by-products can be transformed into valuable resources. It affirms the feasibility of industrial circularity and positions us at the forefront of sustainable innovation in heavy industry," Al Remeithi achievement, he added, is a significant step toward EMSTEEL's 2030 climate goals: a 40% absolute greenhouse gas reduction from its steel division and a 30% reduction from its cement division."By incorporating steel slag at scale as a raw material for clinker and cement production, we are reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and creating a practical model for circular industrial operations," the group CEO pilot project also serves as a distinctive example of how the integration of steel and cement operations enhances efficiency while advancing sustainability operations across steel and cement sectors allows companies to innovate, capture emissions reduction, and unlock hidden value at scale, Al Remeithi said."EMSTEEL's model exemplifies how vertical integration can serve as a blueprint for other industrial players seeking to decarbonise while maintaining profitability. It is a strong signal that the future of heavy industry lies in collaboration, resource efficiency, and smart, circular design," he said. Climate GoalsThrough its latest circular economy project, EMSTEEL reaffirms its commitment to supporting the UAE's climate ambitions. "We are dedicated to driving industrial decarbonisation in line with the UAE's goal of a 27% reduction in industrial emissions by 2035 from 2019 levels,"Al Remeithi said. "The group has already made substantial progress in reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as emissions intensity between 2019 and 2023. As of 2023, our total Scope 1 and 2 emissions stood at 4.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide - 23% below the baseline year of 2019. We are also on track to fully power our operations with clean and renewable energy by 2030." Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
18-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Strategic pivot, construction boom fuelled EMSTEEL's strong Q1 performance: Group CEO
18 May 2025 22:12 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Powered by solar energy, streamlined logistics, and high-strength steel solutions, EMSTEEL closed the first quarter of 2025 with strong momentum. A strategic shift bolstered the company's performance despite a global dip in steel prices, its CEO told of the company's participation in Make it in the Emirates, which kicks off today, Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, said their Q1 revenue growth was underpinned by a strong combination of volume expansion, product mix optimisation, and strategic market positioning. EMSTEEL reported Dh2.2 billion in revenues for Q1 2025, marking a 1% increase compared to the same period last year."A 21% year-on-year increase in finished goods sales volume reflected both operational efficiency and robust customer demand," he said. Driven by the construction boom in the UAE, a strategic pivot played a key role in the company's strong performance, the CEO said. EMSTEEL has increased the production of its finished steel goods by 17% and sales by 21%, after fully converting its semi-finished billet stock to meet local low-margin billet sales to premium finished products such as rebar, wire rods and structural sections, EMSTEEL's drive has insulated the company from price pressures."This strategic repositioning affirms EMSTEEL's focus on quality-driven growth and long-term margin resilience," Al Remeithi told Aletihad. This shift to fully finished products also aligns with the company's operational direction. "While product mix may vary depending on market conditions, the company consistently aims to optimise value and performance across its offerings. This approach strengthens resilience against market volatility and aligns with the company's commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth," Al Remeithi said. A Dh625 Million Boost EMSTEEL is set to gain further momentum with its Dh625 million Asset Enhancement Programme, announced earlier this year. The initiative aims to enhance production flexibility, enable entry into high-end markets, and strategically expand the company's product mix to support energy infrastructure and key industrial sectors."The programme also strengthens EMSTEEL's position in sustainable manufacturing, enabling lower-emission operations and supporting the UAE's decarbonisation and localisation ambitions. Ultimately, this investment reinforces EMSTEEL's role as a regional leader in advanced steel solutions, ready to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market," Al Remeithi said. Looking Ahead The rail project between Oman and the UAE is bound to strengthen EMSTEEL's supply chain, especially with its new Al Ain rail facility that has an annual capacity of 4.2 million tonnes of bulk raw material, Al Remeithi said. This will enable cost-effective, sustainable supply for cement production and further drive regional Cement, which recorded a 17% spike in sales, is now shifting focus to margin improvement and operational efficiency."The company is well-positioned to capture emerging opportunities, deepen customer relationships, and expand its footprint in high-growth segments," the group's CEO is another focus for EMSTEEL. The UAE's largest industrial solar PV rooftop - which can deliver 50 million kWh annually - is set to power EMSTEEL's facilities. This has the potential to offset approximately 16,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions."This initiative strengthens operational efficiency and reinforces EMSTEEL's leadership in industrial decarbonisation," Al Remeithi evolving demand from the next crop of Abu Dhabi's transformative developments and mega projects has been shaping EMSTEEL's mission and priorities. "Our steel has been used in some of the UAE's most iconic landmarks, including the Guggenheim Museum and Khalifa Port, and we are committed to supporting the emirate's continued growth," Al Remeithi said.
Gulf Business
11-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Forging a greener future: EMSTEEL's group CEO on rethinking steel, sustainability and innovation
Image: Supplied As the UAE accelerates toward its industrial and sustainability goals under initiatives like Operation 300bn, Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, group CEO of In this interview, Al Remeithi discusses how the company is leveraging AI, green hydrogen, carbon capture, and smart manufacturing to decarbonise operations, improve efficiencies, and expand its Innovation is a term that's frequently used in many sectors today. What does it mean in the context of industries such as steel and building materials in the UAE, a nation now renowned for its unique blend of policies, vision, and resources that allow companies to scale innovation for global impact? The UAE is a hub for innovation due to its forward-thinking regulatory framework and supportive ecosystem, which includes a commitment to sustainable development. For us, being part of this ecosystem allows us to develop scalable, exportable innovations, helping us address challenges and create solutions that can have a global impact. The UAE's vision enables us to innovate with purpose, focusing on tangible needs rather than simply changing for the sake of change. With shares of 10% in Abu Dhabi's manufacturing activity output and 60 per cent in the UAE's steel market, we are proud to be a pillar of the country's industrial sector. We have launched a range of all-encompassing and strategic initiatives to support national Emiratisation goals and drive the future of the UAE's critical manufacturing sector in line with the national Operation 300bn strategy, reinforcing the UAE's position globally as a leader in advanced industries. Additionally, we see innovation as a strategic differentiator that enables us to future-proof our business against market disruptions, global supply chain challenges, and shifting regulatory landscapes. Through smart manufacturing, AI-powered automation, and sustainable steel production, we are setting a benchmark for the region's industrial transformation. Tell us more about EMSTEEL's approach to innovation and how it has translated into growth. Between 2020 and 2024, our innovation and investment expenditure at EMSTEEL grew by 127 per cent. This significant growth reflects our focus on integrating innovation into our operations, particularly in sectors like steel and building materials that play such a key role in modern infrastructure and urbanisation. This commitment to innovation is not only advancing our industrial capabilities but also ensuring that we're contributing to sustainability and economic development on a larger scale. One key driver of our growth is our focus on digitalization and advanced manufacturing techniques. By adopting predictive maintenance using AI, IoT-based real-time monitoring, and process automation, we have significantly improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimised resource consumption. Furthermore, our expanding global footprint — with exports reaching over 70 countries — is a direct result of our commitment to product innovation and high-performance, low-carbon steel solutions. Our continuous investment in R&D, strategic partnerships, and green technologies is ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience in an evolving industrial landscape. Steel and cement are critical sectors, but they also face major challenges, particularly when it comes to emissions. What are the environmental impacts of these industries, and how are you addressing them? Both steel and cement production are significant contributors to global CO₂ emissions, with steel accounting for 7-9 per cent of direct emissions from fossil fuels and cement production accounting for another 7-8 per cent. These industries face increasing pressure to transition to more sustainable, low-emission alternatives. We are committed to reducing emissions while maintaining competitiveness. For instance, by 2030, we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from 2019 levels, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This focus on clear targets and emissions reductions is essential for driving long-term sustainability. In addition to carbon capture technologies and green hydrogen steelmaking, we are implementing closed-loop water recycling systems, waste heat recovery initiatives, and alternative raw materials to further enhance our environmental performance. Our sustainability agenda aligns with Abu Dhabi's Industrial Strategy, which emphasises industrial decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and responsible resource management to establish the UAE as a leader in low-carbon industrial production. Can you share some specific examples of how innovation is being integrated into your operations to address these challenges? One key innovation is carbon capture technology. We are the first steelmaker in the world to capture a portion of our CO₂ emissions, which allows us to operate with a carbon intensity 45 per cent lower than the global average. Additionally, we partnered with Masdar to launch our pilot project, the first-of-its-kind in MENA, which uses green hydrogen to extract iron from iron ore, a key step in steelmaking. The pilot project is now fully operational and has successfully commenced the production of green steel. With a capacity of 2.1 MW, the pilot project can produce 368 tonnes of green hydrogen a year, enabling the production of up to 5,000 tonnes of green steel annually. The groundbreaking project will abate up to 3,680 tonnes of CO₂ per annum — equivalent to the carbon sequestration of approximately 168,000 trees and the carbon emissions of approximately 800 passenger vehicles. The green hydrogen pilot project is a direct reflection of Abu Dhabi's Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, which aims to establish hydrogen as a critical clean energy source. This policy plays a vital role in ensuring economic growth, sustainability, and energy security, further strengthening the UAE's position as a leader in the global hydrogen economy. We have already signed an MoU with leading Abu Dhabi-based developer Modon, reflecting a strategic alliance to affirm them as the first real estate developer to use low-carbon steel in the UAE. The group has also made significant strides in advancing our ambitious Low-Carbon Iron Supply Chain project. A comprehensive feasibility study is currently underway for this transformative initiative, with the goal of positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader in sustainable steel production. Beyond emissions reduction, we are also exploring AI-driven efficiency models, blockchain for supply chain transparency, and advanced material science innovations to further enhance our sustainability efforts. Besides environmental impact, how does innovation contribute to operational efficiency or product improvement? Innovation isn't just about reducing emissions; it's also about making our day-to-day operations more efficient and effective. For example, we use high-tensile steel, which reduces overall steel consumption by 18-24 per cent, contributing to more sustainable and efficient construction practices. Additionally, we've integrated AI into our safety protocols, using smart cameras to detect missing protective equipment and unsafe behaviour, which has significantly reduced worker accidents and enhanced safety standards across our operations. We have also announced the launch of our Asset Enhancement Programme — a strategic initiative with a CapEx of approximately Dhs625m. Phase 1 of the enhancement program will focus on upgrading our production capabilities. This includes the introduction of a new generation of high-strength rebars and advanced heavy-section products, significantly expanding our product portfolio to cater to evolving market demands for sustainable construction. Phase 2 of the enhancement programme ensures the production of high-carbon and special alloy billets required for the new product range. The GCC market currently relies on imports for VA-grade wire rod products, with demand expected to grow at a CAGR of 7-10 per cent over the next decade. By overcoming existing mill limitations and expanding our product portfolio, we are poised to enhance innovation for key sectors including infrastructure, energy, industrial applications, petrochemicals, and automotive components. Beyond production, digital twins and predictive analytics are playing a crucial role in our operations, allowing us to minimize maintenance costs, optimize logistics, and reduce waste generation.
Arab News
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
UAE consul general holds iftar dinner for Pakistan's Special Olympics athletes
KARACHI: UAE Consul General Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi held an iftar dinner in honor of Pakistan's Special Olympics athletes on Sunday, the UAE consulate in Karachi said, stressing the need to empower them through confidence. The development takes place as Pakistani athletes prepare to take part in the World Winter Games Turin 2025 that are being organized by the Special Olympics organization. The global event is scheduled to run from Mar. 8-15 and will feature at least 1,500 athletes from over 100 countries who will compete in eight sporting competitions throughout Italy's Piedmont region. The UAE consul general welcomed the athletes at his residence in Karachi on Sunday evening. He said that athletes from Pakistan are second to none in the Special Olympics. 'A little hard work on athletes boosts their morale,' Al Remeithi was quoted as saying by the UAE consulate. 'The consul general said that despite mental or physical problems, special athletes are no less capable than anyone else. They need to be given confidence.' The UAE consul general said that Arab culture during the holy month of Ramadan further strengthens the love and ties between the brotherly countries of Pakistan and the UAE. The participants thanked the UAE consul general for hosting the iftar and thanked him for extending his hospitality, the UAE's consulate general said.
