Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday, during his a three-day diplomatic and business visit to the United Arab Emirates, inaugurated the new office of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Representative Offices ov MECON and NMDC, in Dubai,marking a strategic step to expand India’s steel footprint globally. This office will serve as a hub to boost exports, deepen industry linkages, and strengthen India-UAE trade ties. Kumaraswamy's visit featured strategic meetings with key UAE leadership, advancing India’s industrial presence in the Middle Eastern market while exploring new avenues for economic collaboration. Minister Kumaraswamy held discussions with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, focusing on strengthening trade and economic relations. The meeting addressed green steel collaboration for sustainable development, opportunities in high-grade steel and aluminum for defense and automotive sectors, and initiatives to boost supply chain resilience.
Had a productive meeting with H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE’s Minister of Economy, to deepen India-UAE industrial and trade cooperation.
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) July 1, 2025
We discussed collaboration in green steel production, aligning with our shared vision for sustainable industrial growth. UAE can play a… pic.twitter.com/QsYW5hoOAu
This visit represents part of regular high-level exchanges between India and the UAE that have intensified in recent years. The mission successfully strengthened the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations while demonstrating India’s commitment to expanding its industrial presence in the Middle Eastern market, laying groundwork for enhanced cooperation in steel, minerals, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The delegation included senior officials of the Ministry of Steel and CMDs, Senior representatives of three leading Indian steel companies Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), MECON Limited, and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC).
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