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Fujairah Welcomes the Arab Basalt Fiber Company: A Regional First

Advancing sustainability and innovation in the MENA region


Dec 12, 2024 - H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, recently inaugurated the Arab Basalt Fiber Company, marking a new era in sustainable industrial development. As the first and largest integrated facility for producing Basalt Fibers and rebars in the MENA region—and the highest-output facility of its kind globally—this milestone aligns with the UAE Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071.


The inauguration highlights Fujairah’s dedication to embracing cutting-edge technologies that drive economic and industrial progress. The Arab Basalt Fiber Company is poised to transform industries such as construction, transportation, aviation, and energy, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in sustainable innovation.


For more on this groundbreaking achievement, check out the following press release by Zawya: https://www.zawya.com/en/business/energy/fujairah-ruler-opens-regions-largest-basalt-fibre-facility-khmdtm6r


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