Steel Market Update – GCC, UAE & Global The GCC steel market continues to trade with a steady but cautious tone. In the UAE, rebar prices remain around AED 2,450 – 2,550 per metric ton, with mills holding offers steady as they monitor project activity and input costs. On the flat side, Chinese HRC import […]
Read MoreIn the UAE, salads are more than side dishes — they’re colorful expressions of freshness and balance. Emirati cuisine embraces vibrant herbs, citrus flavors, and locally sourced produce, creating dishes that perfectly complement the region’s rich main courses. Fattoush A lively salad made with crisp lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, and crunchy pita bread, tossed […]
Read MoreNo visit to Cambodia is complete without sampling its distinctive Khmer cuisine, which bridges influences from neighboring Thailand and Vietnam while retaining its own earthy simplicity. Dishes like amok (a fragrant coconut fish curry steamed in banana leaves) and num banh chok (rice noodles with lemongrass and turmeric broth) capture the essence of Cambodia’s agrarian […]
Read MoreGlobal Market: China is signaling capacity caps on copper, lead, and zinc smelters to manage oversupply and stabilize refining margins. Sulphuric acid and processing costs are rising in Asia, adding pressure on smelters. Copper prices softened amid global monetary policy uncertainty and improving supply outlook. Leading producers such as Korea Zinc reported stronger operational profitability, […]
Read MoreTraveling this steel corridor also means tasting the regions that shape it — every city has flavors tied to ports, markets, and workers. Istanbul A meeting point of continents — and cuisines. Try: Fresh simit with tea by the Bosphorus, meze platters, grilled fish sandwiches near Eminönü. Vibe: Waterfront cafés, old trading bazaars, tea […]
Read MoreThe UAE’s culinary story is one of spice, heritage, and warm hospitality — best discovered through its timeless dishes that continue to thrive in both homes and heritage kitchens. Among the many Emirati specialties, Al Machboos and Luqaimat stand out as true cultural icons. Al Machboos – The Essence of Emirati Flavor A rich and […]
Read MoreEmirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has achieved 50% construction progress on what is set to become the UAE’s largest aluminium-scrap recycling facility, located adjacent to its Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi. The milestone comes 42 days ahead of schedule, according to Gulf Today. The plant, designed to handle around 170,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap annually, […]
Read MoreThe global steel market is moving through a mixed phase of pricing shifts and strategic industry developments. In China, crude steel output is expected to fall below 1 billion tonnes for the first time in six years, as mills reduce volume and shift toward higher value-added steel products amid weak construction demand. Meanwhile, in the […]
Read MoreZinc holds near one-year high as inventories shrink Zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) remain firm around US $3,100 per tonne, hovering near their highest levels in almost a year. LME warehouse stocks have fallen sharply, reaching their lowest point since early 2023, signalling tighter global supply. Traders note stronger demand from galvanizing […]
Read MoreAccording to Media reports the Commission has formally asked the U.S. to eliminate or significantly lower tariffs on products made from steel and aluminium, following their joint trade agreement. The U.S. currently imposes duties of up to 50% on goods containing metal content. The EU says the broad scope of these tariffs (which extend […]
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