Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inaugurated its first overseas representative office in Dubai, marking a strategic move to enhance India’s presence in global steel markets.

The office will serve as a gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, supporting the country's export ambitions and strengthening India–UAE trade relations.

Key Highlights:

• The Dubai office was inaugurated on July 3, 2025, by Union Minister of Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, along with SAIL CMD Amarendu Prakash and Indian Consul General in Dubai.
• This is SAIL’s first international office and the third such initiative under India’s Ministry of Steel, after NMDC and MECON established their presence in the UAE.
• The office will help boost exports, build regional partnerships, and act as a strategic base for engaging with steel consumers across the MENA region.
• The move supports India’s long-term vision to raise steel production capacity to 300 million tonnes by 2030, aligning with the National Steel Policy.
• SAIL also sources around 2.5 million tonnes of limestone annually from UAE-based Stevin Rock LLC, with plans to scale production from 20 to 35 million tonnes per annum to meet future needs.