Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 October 2026: The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has re-elected Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, as Chair of the Association’s Audit Committee for the 2026/2027 term. The one-year appointment is part of worldsteel’s newly approved leadership structure, which brings together senior executives from leading steel companies worldwide.
The announcement took place during the World Steel Association General Assembly held in New Delhi, India, where members approved the Association’s new Executive Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the coming year. The annual gathering brought together global industry leaders to discuss the steel sector’s future and the priorities shaping its long-term development.
The renewed confidence in Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi reflects the growing standing of the UAE and EMSTEEL within the global steel industry, while further strengthening the country’s representation in the leadership and governance structures of one of the world’s most influential industrial associations. Eng. Al Remeithi’s reappointment also reinforces EMSTEEL’s increasingly significant role in shaping strategic international discussions on the global steel industry’s future and development.
The World Steel Association is the leading international body representing the global steel industry, bringing together companies, associations and organisations that collectively account for approximately 85% of global steel production. The Association plays a pivotal role in advancing industry best practices in sustainability, innovation, safety, governance and market development, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among its members worldwide.
The re-election also reflects the strong reputation and recognition that Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi has earned within the global steel community. It underscores international confidence in his leadership and his contributions to strengthening governance, transparency, and institutional accountability across the industry.
The appointment further demonstrates EMSTEEL’s continued engagement with leading international industry organisations and its commitment to contributing to strategic discussions that shape the global steel sector’s future competitiveness, sustainability, and development. It also reinforces the growing international influence of UAE industrial companies and their role in advancing strategic industries on the global stage.
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About EMSTEEL
EMSTEEL is a public joint stock company (ADX: EMSTEEL) and the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer. The Group leverages cutting-edge technologies to supply both the local market and over 70 international markets with high-quality finished products, creating a one-stop shop for the manufacturing and construction sectors.
EMSTEEL is committed to contributing to the UAE’s industrial strategy ‘Operation 300 billion’ by delivering market-leading products to support local industries, creating job opportunities for UAE Nationals, and enhancing its sustainable practices. The Group is a global leader in low-carbon steel production and is aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, EMSTEEL operates 16 state-of-the-art plants, with a production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes of steel and 4.6 million tonnes of cement annually, fuelling the nation’s most iconic projects. EMSTEEL is majority owned by ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and supply chains.
For more information, please visit our website: www.emsteel.com.
