MIITE 2025: The powerhouse for global industrial excellence
EMSTEEL has emerged as a key enabler of the UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme and views its contribution not just as a compliance obligation, but as a strategic enabler for investing in the growth and resilience of the national industrial ecosystem.
In 2024, EMSTEEL invested nearly Dh3.5 billion in local procurement, engaging over 1,365 UAE-based suppliers and directing 48.2 per cent of its procurement spending towards local businesses. Furthermore, 86 per cent of new suppliers in the Group's Steel Division and 34 per cent in the Cement Division were ICV-certified, reflecting the company's deliberate efforts to enhance local sourcing and amplify the multiplier effect across the national economy.
The company currently commands a significant share of the UAE's industrial output, contributing 10 per cent to Abu Dhabi's non-oil manufacturing sector and holding a 60 per cent share of the national steel market. Through the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, the company produces high-quality steel and building materials that serve the needs of the construction, engineering, and energy sectors both locally and globally.
Aligned with the UAE's Operation 300bn strategy, EMSTEEL has launched comprehensive initiatives to support Emiratisation and nurture the next generation of industrial leaders. The company is proud to report an Emiratisation rate of 52 per cent across leadership, operational, and strategic planning roles. The strong representation of UAE nationals highlights EMSTEEL's dedication to creating sustainable and aspirational career pathways for Emiratis in the manufacturing sector.
As a key player in the UAE's industrial transformation and the first steelmaker in the world to capture part of its CO2 emissions, EMSTEEL continues to set benchmarks for sustainable innovation and performance, building a stronger, more resilient future for the country's economy.
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