Foulath Holding Will Partner for Made in GCC 2026

Foulath Holding will join the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Business Strategy

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Foulath Holding will serve as a strategic partner for the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition in Bahrain this October. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Foulath Holding is set to serve as a strategic partner for the upcoming Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition. The event will be hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to foster regional industrial cooperation and integration across the GCC. Foulath will utilize the platform to showcase its current portfolio and outline its plans for regional manufacturing expansion.

Bahrain Steel maintains an annual iron ore pellet production capacity exceeding 12 million tonnes. The company plans to build on this output as it develops new plants across the GCC region.

The players

Foulath Holding

Established in 2008, this investment and management company focuses on the industrial steel and iron ore sector.

Bahrain Steel

This subsidiary of Foulath Holding specializes in the production of high-quality iron ore pellets.

SULB

A joint venture operating in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia that produces DRI, billets, blooms, and structural steel sections.

The details

Foulath Holding will highlight its work in iron ore pellet and structural steel production during the exhibition. The company, which oversees operations including SULB and Bahrain Steel, maintains a significant industrial footprint across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Timeline

  1. Foulath Holding was established in 2008.

  2. The Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition takes place from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Market Landscape

This partnership follows a pattern set by the Gulf Cooperation Council industrial integration strategy to strengthen regional supply chains. By aligning with the exhibition, Foulath is positioning itself to lead the broader effort toward increased manufacturing independence within the GCC.

Investors and industry stakeholders can expect increased transparency regarding regional production targets and future site developments. The exhibition will provide a direct look at the industrial growth strategies shaping the regional steel market.

The takeaway

Foulath Holding is prioritizing regional expansion as it leverages the upcoming forum to showcase its industrial capabilities. This move underscores the ongoing shift toward deeper industrial self-reliance within the GCC manufacturing sector.

Further reading

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