Odisha has brought forward its investment roadshow in the United Arab Emirates as competition among Indian states for overseas capital intensifies. The programme was initially planned for December, but growing investor outreach by other states prompted the government to advance the visit, according...
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
Grow with
AL Circle
Paschal, a Bahrain-based concrete formwork solution provider, has introduced its new range of powder-coated aluminium formwork panels. This is an extended version of the company’s NeoR range of lightweight formwork. Image source: Paschal The new NeoR range provides lightweight steel formwork panels...
South Africa’s aluminium industry has breathed a communal sigh of relief following the announcement that aluminium will be exempt from the sweeping 30 per cent reciprocal tariffs unveiled by US President Donald Trump. The relief stems from a strategic carve-out for “critical minerals,” under which...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced the launch of the third season of EGA Ramp-Up, the company’s flagship programme to empower the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs in line with the Entrepreneurial Nation...
The Ogun State Government, in partnership with Neveah Limited—an indigenous company—is set to establish an aluminium recycling plant projected to generate over $150 million in annual revenue for the state. According to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lawal Ibidapo, the facility is also...
Reynaers Middle East, a leading global provider of aluminium solutions, has announced the successful completion of the World Heart Hotel and Mall in Baghdad. This striking architectural landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Iraqi capital. The project was brought to life in...
The Middle East’s aluminium industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Leaders across the sector are driving innovation, integrating digital technologies, and embracing sustainability to create more efficient, low-carbon production processes. In a series of exclusive interviews, industry...
The Middle East is now a name that we closely associate with low-carbon aluminium production, cutting-edge smelting technology, digital innovations, and sustainability initiatives. The region has evolved from an oil-dependent economy to a burgeoning hub for aluminium manufacturing, supported by...
In the first two months of 2025, the world's primary aluminium production represented a year-on-year increase of 0.85 per cent, amounting to 11.88 million tonnes, which was significantly offset by declines M-o-M, according to the International Aluminium Institute's data. Following January when the...
Sohar Aluminium and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the equipping of the university's Advanced Technology Laboratory. The signing ceremony took place under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Said bin Hamad...
According to customs data, China's total aluminium wire and cable exports in January-February 2025 reached 38,900 tonnes, up 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y, achieving a steady start during the traditional domestic delivery off-season. On a monthly basis, January exports were 23,500 tonnes, down 11.7 per cent...
Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, the newly appointed Acting CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), has hit the ground running in his efforts to advance the nation's integrated aluminium industry. Within less than three weeks of assuming his role, he has outlined a clear...
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a bold commitment to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, following high-level talks between top UAE officials and President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a statement from the White House on March 21, 2025. Image...
More anti-dumping duties are on the way to Chinese aluminium products. After India, now the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are imposing duties on China for flooding their countries with aluminium products at unfair prices. The news came on Thursday, March 20, after the GCC Ministerial...
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global economic community, US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs, notably a 25 per cent levy on steel and aluminium imports. This aggressive stance has elicited a chorus of reactions from world leaders, each grappling with the...
Scatec, a leading renewables company, has entered into a 25-year corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egyptalum. Under this agreement, the Norwegian renewable energy company will develop a 1,100 MW solar power plant and a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The total...
The exports of aluminium from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the United States surged in the first 11 days of March 2025, according to data from the US Department of Commerce. Image credit: EGA; AL Arabiya This sharp increase comes as buyers rushed to secure shipments from their second-largest...
Iran's primary aluminium production has surpassed 552,000 tonnes in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 18, 2025), driven by substantial increases in bauxite and alumina output growth. Image credit: Tehran Times The country's four major primary aluminium...
The Middle East aluminium industry has witnessed unprecedented growth, transforming the region into a powerhouse of production, innovation, and sustainability. As the global landscape shifts towards decarbonisation, efficiency, and value-added manufacturing, industry leaders are seeking insights...
