Watani Iron Steel Co. (9513.SR) produces a range of iron and steel products including direct reduced iron (DRI), billets, and reinforcement bars; it operates production facilities focused on direct reduction and rolling processes. The company, founded in 2022 and headquartered in the Industrial City of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, serves the construction and infrastructure sectors primarily within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its core offerings encompass DRI production using natural gas-based Midrex technology, billet casting, and deformed rebar manufacturing in various sizes and grades for local market demand.
In 2024, Watani Iron Steel Co. achieved full commercial operations across its Phase 1 facilities, marking a significant milestone following its initial public offering on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) in December 2022. The company expanded its production capacity to 2.3 million tons annually of DRI and 1.5 million tons of billets and rebars, supported by strategic investments in energy-efficient technologies. It continues to prioritize sustainable steelmaking practices amid Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives for industrial localization.