Mr. Ali Bin Hassan Al-Muraikhi, Chairman of Qatar Steel International, and Mr. Hasnawi Shaiboub, Chairman of Sidar Company, signed the Articles of Association for the Algerian Qatari Steel Company on December 19, 2013 in the capital of Algeria. The signing ceremony was attended by a high ranking Qatari delegation, headed by H.E. Dr. Khalid Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, and H.E. Mr. Ahmad Bin Mohamed Al-Sayed, CEO of Qatar Holding.  On the Algerian side, the signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Amara Bin Younes, Minister of Industrial Development and Investment.Ambassadors accredited in both Qatar and Algeria attended the event as well. The joint venture is scheduled to be registered in the first week of January 2014. Qatar Steel International, equally owned by Qatar Steel Company and Qatar Mining, will hold 49% of the new company, while Algeria, Read more…

Due to its strategic importance, Qatar Steel Company, the first integrated steel company in the Arabian gulf, participated in THE BIG 5 SHOW, held from 25- 28 Nov. 2013 in Dubai. The event attracted over 2500 exhibitors from 75 countries. The State of Qatar had a special stand in the big 5 show containing 33 Qatari companies, with 11 more this year, aiming to boost the competitive position of the exporting companies, developing and promoting Qatari exports in building and constructions sector. The Big 5 is the largest trade show for the Construction and industry in the Middle East and North Africa.  Qatar Steel is keen to participate in this event every year, as it highlights the booming construction industry in the region, and as it is a meeting place for building and civil engineering professionals, traders, and businessmen interested in contractions sector, both international and locally. The Big 5 Read more…

In recognition of its excellence in sustainability reporting, and in compliance with sustainable development, Qatar Steel’s 2012 sustainability report has achieved an A rating from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) following an externally audit for assurance of the accuracy of its content. Qatar Steel was recognized for excellence in producing 2011 sustainability report, and it was awarded among other seven large-scale leading industrial companies in Qatar, “Runner-Up Certificate, for commitment to sustainable development, and for the company’s performance, and progress in environmental, social and economic domains. Mr. Ali Bin Hasan Al-Muraikhi, Director and General Manager of Qatar Steel declared that this achievement to get A- rating in 2012 sustainability reporting reflects, with no doubt, our relentless commitment to sustainable development, and our constant efforts to preserve the environment, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, and the National Development Strategy 2011-2016. In this respect, we are keen to turn all our Read more…