Asam joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how circular manufacturing, low-carbon production and net zero steel are reshaping the Middle East steel industry. The conversation explores why smaller, more resilient steel models can outperform traditional scale-driven production, how green financing is accelerating industrial transformation, and why localised supply chains are becoming central to decarbonisation strategies. Asam also shares insights on the UAE’s role in leading sustainable steel innovation and what responsible growth looks like for heavy industry in the Gulf. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

James joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore how commodity exchanges and benchmarks are evolving in the Middle East and other emerging markets. The discussion focuses on regional price discovery, the role of exchanges in managing volatility and risk, and why locally relevant benchmarks are becoming increasingly important in global commodities trading. James also shares perspectives on building market infrastructure, trust in frontier markets, and the growing link between commodities, national resilience and economic security. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Soumyodeep joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how steelmakers are translating decarbonisation ambition into practical action. The conversation focuses on realistic pathways towards lower-carbon iron and steelmaking, including direct reduction, hydrogen-ready technologies, and the role of energy access, policy and economics in shaping investment decisions. Soumyodeep also shares perspectives on common misconceptions around green steel and why emissions reduction, rather than net zero claims, is driving near-term progress across the industry. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Alicia joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss global steel trading from a cross-border perspective, focusing on how supply chains between China and the Middle East are evolving. The conversation explores shifting trade flows, logistics reliability, sustainability requirements including CBAM, and how traders are responding to changing customer expectations. Alicia also shares why diversity, trust and long-term partnerships are becoming essential in an increasingly complex global steel market. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Erik joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a financier’s perspective on how capital, risk and policy are shaping the future of the steel and mining sectors. The conversation explores what makes projects investable in an increasingly uncertain environment, how tariffs and regulation are influencing decision-making, and why long-term competitiveness comes down to energy access, raw materials and regional dynamics. Erik also reflects on problem-solving, leadership and why unpredictability has become a defining feature of today’s steel markets. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Aman joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how digital tools, data and smart manufacturing are beginning to reshape heavy industry and steelmaking. The conversation explores efficiency, trust in technology and why digital transformation only works when it delivers real value on the plant floor. Aman also shares perspectives on leadership, teamwork and what it takes to drive meaningful change in traditionally hard-to-digitise industrial environments. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets