Emirates Business reported that UAE’s Ministry of Economy said that 150,000 tonnes of steel will arrive within the next few days and that will bring the prices of steel down.
Mr Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department, told Emirates Business that a meeting was held with big steel importers and manufacturers and an agreement was reached to increase imports. Representatives of the Dubai Department of Economic Development were also present.
Al Nuaimi said that an agreement was also reached for boosting the production capacity of local plants and to secure large stocks, so that price hikes around the world do not reflect on the price of steel in the UAE.
He said big steel manufacturers have promised to ensure that there is no monopoly in the market and to make a deal with distributors not to hoard steel in the future. They also promised to make plans for increased production and to put the needs of the local market before the export market.