Indian steelmaker SAIL opens first Middle East office in Dubai to boost exports

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State-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest steel producers with an annual crude steel capacity exceeding 20mn tonnes, has opened its first representative office in the Middle East, in Dubai, according to a press release from the government of India. India’s Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the office. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai; SAIL’s chairman and managing director, Amarendu Prakash; and other senior officials were also present on the occasion. This new office is a key step in SAIL’s global expansion strategy. Positioned as a strategic hub, it is expected to boost steel exports, strengthen industry partnerships, and deepen India-UAE trade ties. Also, Dubai being the gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and its investor-friendly environment make it a suitable base for reaching emerging markets, the government noted. The initiative aligns with India’s goal of enhancing the global presence of its steel industry and achieving a national production target of 300mn tonnes by 2030. Earlier this month, Kumaraswamy met with UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri to advance industrial cooperation under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Discussions focused on expanding trade, securing resources, and encouraging joint innovation in steel and aluminium.  © 2025 bne IntelliNews, source Magazine

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