EMSTEEL and Technology Innovation Institute Partner to Advance High-Strength Steel Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- Collaboration will validate EMSTEEL’s ES600 high-strength rebar for demanding protection and impact-resistance applications while supporting the development of next-generation reinforcement solutions for the UAE’s most critical infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 01, 2026: EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global research centre and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to advance high-strength reinforcement solutions designed to enhance the protection and resilience of the UAE’s critical infrastructure.
The agreement establishes a framework for EMSTEEL and TII to jointly assess and validate the performance of EMSTEEL’s ES600 high-strength rebar under demanding impact and protection scenarios. The collaboration also creates a pathway for the future development of specialised reinforcement grades engineered specifically for resilience-critical applications across strategic national assets and essential public infrastructure.
Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, said: “This collaboration reflects EMSTEEL’s commitment to advancing innovation that supports the UAE’s long-term infrastructure and industrial priorities. By combining our expertise in advanced steel manufacturing with TII’s world-class research and engineering capabilities, we are creating the foundation for next-generation reinforcement solutions designed for the nation’s most critical and strategically important assets. The partnership strengthens local capability, accelerates knowledge development, and reinforces the role of UAE-made steel in supporting national resilience and sustainable economic growth.”
Dr Najwa Aaraj, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute, said: “This collaboration brings together TII’s strengths in material characterization, advanced simulation, and impact-response assessment with EMSTEEL’s world-class steelmaking expertise. Together, we are validating high-strength reinforcement for the most demanding protection applications and building the scientific foundation for next-generation solutions-developed in the UAE to safeguard the resilience of the nation’s most critical infrastructure.”
Through continued investment in advanced manufacturing, product development, and strategic partnerships, EMSTEEL is expanding the role of high-performance steel solutions across increasingly sophisticated applications while supporting the UAE’s vision to build a globally competitive, innovation-driven industrial economy.
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About EMSTEEL
EMSTEEL is a public joint stock company (ADX: EMSTEEL) and the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer. The Group leverages cutting-edge technologies to supply both the local market and over 70 international markets with high-quality finished products, creating a one-stop shop for the manufacturing and construction sectors.
EMSTEEL is committed to contributing to the UAE’s industrial strategy ‘Operation 300 billion’ by delivering market-leading products to support local industries, creating job opportunities for UAE Nationals, and enhancing its sustainable practices. The Group is a global leader in low-carbon steel production and is aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, EMSTEEL operates 16 state-of-the-art plants, with a production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes of steel and 4.6 million tonnes of cement annually, fuelling the nation’s most iconic projects.
EMSTEEL is majority owned by ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and supply chains.
For more information, please visit our website: www.emsteel.com.
About Technology Innovation Institute (TII):
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is the dedicated applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). TII is a pioneering global research and development center that focuses on applied research and new-age technology capabilities. The Institute has 9 dedicated research centers in advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, AI and digital science, directed energy, quantum, secure systems, propulsion and space, and renewable and sustainable energy. By working with exceptional talent, universities, research institutions, and industry partners from all over the world, TII connects an intellectual community and contributes to building an R&D ecosystem that reinforces the status of Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a global hub for innovation.
For more information, visit www.tii.ae