Since the end of the global pandemic in 2023, attending overseas exhibitions has been one of the most effective ways for Jiuzhou Metal to connect with our fellows in different fields who need help with finding the right metal products. As the very first exhibition for Jiuzhou metal in 2024, SteelFab is the most important trade event for the metal processing industry in the UAE and Middle East, mostly featuring welding and cutting, power tools, machine tools, pipe machinery, stainless steel and artificial intelligence, as well as robotics.

As the UAE government adopts policies to accelerate the digital transformation of the country's industrial sector, SteelFab has emerged as a game-changer for the metal processing industry in the region. It plays an integral role in helping regional players develop digital capabilities, thereby helping them differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market.

On the other hand, our company has been actively seeking opportunities to set up local warehouses globally since the lift of travel restrictions worldwide. And we thought the UAE would be one of the places where such ideas can be feasibly put into action, thanks to its reasonable geographic proximity and sufficient local demands. Having local warehouses overseas would understandably bring several benefits to Jiuzhou Metal as well as our clients such as increased storage capacity, efficient order fulfillment, reduced transportation costs, improved customer service, and enhanced supply chain flexibility. In addition, bidding agency could even become a possible way to broaden our business scale and achieve improved market penetration in the Middle East. Therefore, we are looking to make all these happen in the near future.

As a matter of fact, our SteelFab exhibition in the UAE was quite a success in a number of ways. To start with, the needs for carbon steel and stainless steel products in the UAE and its neighbouring countries were actually larger than we had expected. And we have built connections with more than 400 business owners and exchanged contact info. More than half of them have asked for quotations of specific items, ending up with quite a number of transactions so far. More clients who have not ordered are likely to import in the future when their needs come up. For another, we were privileged to have been invited to visit a few factories as well as old clients who have consistently been working with us, which was a very pleasant time for both sides.

To conclude, taking part in the SteelFab exhibition has significantly improved Jiuzhou Metal's reputation and influence in the Middle East market. With Jiuzhou Metal's huge scale, professional services, and high-quality products, we believe in the surge of future cooperation opportunities in the Middle East!