Manama, Bahrain – 25 June 2025:  SULB, the first fully integrated light, medium, and heavy beams and structural steel sections producer in the Middle East region, has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award 2025 with Merit by the British Safety Council, during an official ceremony held on Thursday, 19^th June at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington in London.

This accolade reflects SULB’s ongoing efforts throughout 2024 to cultivate a culture of occupational safety with a clear focus on achieving zero accidents across its operations. The recognition is the result of comprehensive initiatives undertaken by the company to enhance health and safety, including rigorous training programs, accountability frameworks, modernized systems, and proactive risk management practices aimed at preventing incidents and minimizing operational hazards.

The award also acknowledges the strength of SULB’s leadership in embedding safety as a core organizational value, and the collective efforts of its employees in championing safe work practices at every level.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Jaafar Hasan Ibrahim, General Manager of Operations at SULB, said: “This honor from the British Safety Council is a proud moment for our entire team. It reflects the tireless dedication and hard work of every individual across our operations, making it a shared achievement. At SULB, we believe safety is not just about policies and procedures, but a core value that is embedded into our daily routine. We are confident in our team’s ability to uphold the highest safety standards, and this award motivates us to continue ensuring that every employee returns home safely at the end of each day.”

SULB continues to embrace a forward-thinking safety strategy grounded in internationally recognized practices and open communication across the organization. By fostering trust and encouraging transparent dialogue between staff and leadership, the company reinforces its position as a leader in occupational safety within the local and regional steel manufacturing industry.

Formed as a joint venture between Foulath Holding and Japan’s Yamato Kogyo in 2009, SULB is the Middle East region’s fully integrated medium and heavy beams and structural steel sections producer. With two plants operating in Hidd in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Jubail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SULB utilises reliable supplies consisting of raw material and gas-fuelled energy supply, while ensuring its operations are sustainable, quality-driven and safe.