Tunisie-Tribune (Conares) – Conares, the second largest private steel manufacturer in the UAE, has distributed more than 10,000 Iftar meals to workers in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) and more than 20 construction sites across Dubai during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Conares is the leading producer of steel pipes and rebars within the region, and the only private manufacturer in the UAE. The company is also amongst the top three steel rebar mills operating 24×7 to serve the upcoming projects in the country.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Bharat Bhatia, CEO of Conares, said, “With this initiative, we are happy to celebrate and promote the values of giving during the holy month. We distributed the Iftar meals to the workers, who immensely contribute to continue building this great nation. This is our effort to be part of the vision of this great nation’s leadership to celebrate Ramadan as the month of giving, and make sure everyone has a meal to look forward to, at the end of their fast. We will continue till end of Ramadan,”
“The Iftar meal distribution is managed by our staff volunteers, who set up the initiative, sourcing, preparing and serving the wholesome meals to the guests. This is one of the larger iftar arrangements at JAFZA during the holy month. Each meal pack contained essentials for those observing fast throughout month,” he added.
Conares has constantly been evolving with the region. The company’s growth has remained on a buoyant trajectory since three decades of its operations, helping it cross significant growth milestones in the steel industry.
About Conares
With its foothold securely placed in the steel industry, Conares is the one of the largest and the only private steel manufacturers in the region. Since its inception in 1988, Conares initially focused on steel trading. Having built extensive partnerships with renowned steel plants across the world, it brought the world-best competencies to the region, by setting up its own state of art manufacturing facility in UAE. The company earmarked AED 200 million towards expansions by the year 2020. Being a 100 per cent privately owned entity, the company assets exceed US$300 million of investments in the UAE.
As the Middle East focuses on development, Conares serves as the perfect partner to meet the growing industry requirements for steel rebars and pipes. A diversified and full-fledged manufacturing facility based in the UAE, the strategic hub between the East and the West, Conares today is the premier producer of quality steel products for wide-ranging needs; having a total manufacturing capacity of 1,000,000 MT annually. Conares earned various international product certifications for its various steel products, which it serves in the fledgling construction industry in the region and abroad. Meanwhile, its on-going efforts in streamlining its manufacturing operations to be safe for its employees and community have earned the company its sustainability certification from UK CARES Sustainability Scheme.
From its central location in Dubai, UAE; Conares serves an extensive network of clientele including pre-engineering companies, steel trading companies and construction majors not in the Middle East but across wider markets that are easily accessed from its headquarters. Led by a team of experienced and skilled professionals, Conares today employs more than 500 people. Conares has set new benchmarks in the steel industry through its commitment to quality, excellence and service standards. A trusted name in the industry, Conares is led by the vision to support the region’s infrastructure development by providing world-class steel products through long-term partnerships. At Conares every business partnership, each product, every process and any aspect of service is defined by three core values – Trust, Quality & Strength.
