at SteelFab 2024 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with 600 brands and 300 global companies
The 19th edition of the SteelFab exhibition, the largest commercial event of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa region concluded from 8th January 2024 to 11th January 2024. at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). Organised by the Expo Centre with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), SteelFab 2024 brings together 300 major global manufacturers, producers, and suppliers to exhibit the latest innovations in the field, produced by companies and factories from 35 countries across the globe, including the US, China, India, the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Prominent local and regional companies are also participating in the event.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Chairman of Expo Centre Sharjah, and attended by Salem Ali Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Sharjah City, as well as several members of the SCCI Board of Directors and the ECS Board of Directors, Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI Director-General, and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah. Also present were several government officials, businessmen, investors, manufacturers, and representatives of top global companies and factories operating in the steel industry.
SteelFab 2024, is an important worldwide “window” with a lot of great impressions, beautiful memories, and long-lasting business relationships. Visiting Steelfab at Expo Centre Sharjah was a wonderful experience from 8th to 11th January 2024. A well[1]planned event with a great location and amenities. There was a well[1]balanced mix of international and GCC exhibitors, and it offered a great platform for national and international visitors to meet and interact with technical experts of strong brands in one go, over four days.
Vikas Pahuja Business Development Consultant – Raya Services & Business LLC and a visitor from Oman
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais said, “We have witnessed a qualitative surge in the global engagement in SteelFab, providing strong momentum for the iron and steel industry — a pillar of the industrial renaissance sweeping the UAE. This is owing to government support for the sector, which forms the backbone for numerous manufacturing sectors and infrastructure projects. The exhibition serves as an opportunity to exchange expertise and experience, catalyse increased innovation, and leverage the latest technologies and tools of the fourth industrial revolution in the manufacturing field.”
For his part, Al Midfa said, “This edition of SteelFab has brought together international and regional leaders in the sector, including heads of global companies hosted in Sharjah for the first time, coming to roll out their latest products and launch them in global markets, as well as share their expertise and experience in expanding production with those operating in the sector. This enhances the exhibition’s role among investors looking to capitalise on the programme of events, which familiarises them and other participants with the industry’s latest developments and innovations and allows them to engage face-to-face with leading experts, innovators, suppliers, and consumers from global markets, exploring promising future opportunities in the sector.”
Over four days, SteelFab 2024 showcased cutting-edge global products, solutions, and technologies in the iron and steel industry at pavilions hosted by major global companies, catering to factories, companies, entrepreneurs, and industrial ventures. The event featured a jam-packed agenda including a series of live demonstrations on the latest technologies of the iron and steel industry.
The biggest event of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa region, brings over 275 exhibitors hailing from 35 countries for the exhibition’s 19th edition. The agenda for this year featured a set of live demonstrations of cutting-edge iron and steel technologies, through which producers, industrialists, and experts in the metalworking industries, presented the field’s latest developments and prospects for the steel fabrication market. Additionally, it showcased CNC cutting systems, energy sources employed in cutting and welding machinery, materials and consumer products, accessories, electronic beam welding apparatus, material handling tools, cost-effective laser systems for metal cutting, steel processing machinery, and artificial intelligence robots.
The event successfully drew in thousands of visiting traders and stakeholders in the metalworking sector. SteelFab 2024 offered visiting businessmen, manufacturers, and suppliers numerous opportunities to strike deals, negotiate contracts, and learn about the latest global innovations and key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution as applied to the iron and steel sector. The products of over 600 leading global brands in the field were on display, representing 35 countries including the US, China, India, the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, exhibiting alongside the UAE’s top metalworking companies. Participating establishments showcased their best metalworking equipment and machinery, cost[1]effective laser systems for cutting and welding, and AI-operated steel fabrication machines and robotics.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, said, “With this year’s SteelFab Exhibition, we have continued our track record of organising one of the region’s main metalworking events. The success of SteelFab 2024 is a testament to our endeavours to support the iron and steel sector in Sharjah and the UAE, strengthen the development of this industry, and open new, promising channels of investment for international companies operating in the field.”
“The exhibition witnessed a broad turnout on the part of visitors and exhibitors representing major international companies specialising in iron and steel works,” Al Midfa added. “It was marked by diverse, quality displays of the latest technologies and equipment relevant to the iron and steel industry. Up-to-date machines employing the newest techniques, such as 3D printing for metal fabrication, were on display, as well as other equipment of interest to those operating in the manufacturing industries.”
Over four days, SteelFab 2024 succeeded in generating significant momentum for iron and steel[1]related industries by offering a premium experience for industrialists and those interested in industrial and manufacturing applications of AI technology. Participating in the pavilions was a group of innovative companies specialized in manufacturing custom machines for iron and steel cutting and fabrication, along with various applications of smart robotics in the manufacturing industries.
Companies and commercial brands captivated event-goers with live demonstrations of their latest products, including advanced robotic arms, and the exhibition featured a new edition of the “Best Welder @ SteelFab” competition. By providing a lively environment condusive to communication, coordination, and the exchange of expertise, and attracting a wide range of visitors, traders, and manufacturers, SteelFab’s 19th edition has further cemented its status as a major metalworking event.
India Marks Strong Footprint at SteelFab 2024
The SteelFab 2024 exhibition, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), is currently witnessing a significant presence from India. With 35 exhibitors, the Indian Pavilion showcases leading companies and brands in the iron and steel industry
Staged by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the India Pavilion highlights the latest innovations and technologies from Indian specialists in steel and metallurgy
The display also includes a range of products and services, featuring machinery and equipment for the steel industry, advanced metal forming technologies, laser systems for metal cutting, and other cutting-edge technologies that have garnered substantial interest among exhibition attendees.
Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul[1]General of India in Dubai, while inaugurating the Pavilion, emphasised the importance of such platforms in fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and exploring new business opportunities between India and the UAE. He commended the efforts of CII and the participating companies for their dedication to exhibiting India’s capabilities in these crucial industries.
For his part, Sultan Shattaf, Commercial Director at Expo Centre Sharjah, emphasised that the strong participation of Indian companies reflects the exhibition’s prestigious status and the confidence that regional and international companies place in this event as a global hub for deal-making, partnerships, experience sharing, and exploring the latest industry innovations. The event also offers a window into investment opportunities in the UAE and the broader region’s iron and steel sector.
