In a hall filled with the biggest decision-makers in the global steel and iron industry, in the corridors of Berlin on April 14, 2026, an Egyptian name was being taken seriously Mina Atef Hendy. His presence was not a coincidence. It was the result of a journey built with patience, decisions made with courage, and a vision that never stopped at the borders of the local market.
When Egyptian Steel Goes Global
The World Steel Association, one of the largest global bodies in the iron and steel industry, whose members represent nearly 85% of global production, announced the election of AlMaadi Steel Group as part of its new membership batch. One Egyptian company. One name. And behind it, a man carrying the file. This is not just a title added to a resume. It is an international recognition that this institution is capable of sitting alongside the giants of the industry and participating in shaping its future.
Who Is Mina Atef Hendy?
Engineer Mina Atef Hendy is an Egyptian businessman serving as CEO of AlMaadi Steel Group. A young leader who took on the responsibility of a well-established institution in a highly competitive and complex sector and did not settle for maintaining it but pushed it toward an entirely new path: genuine institutional transformation. Throughout his years of leadership the goal was never just production or profitability.
The goal was broader: building an industrial entity with world-class standards, capable of speaking the language of major markets and positioned to influence them rather than simply observe from a distance. He is known for his commitment to quality and efficiency, yet he does not hesitate to break traditional patterns when the vision calls for it. This rare balance between institutional discipline and strategic boldness is what defines his leadership style.
Generations of Steel — When Industry Becomes a Mission
The “Generations of Steel” project is perhaps the clearest expression of his philosophy. In a world where companies are measured by quarterly numbers, he chose to think with a completely different logic.
How do we build an industry that lasts? How do we connect the present to the future?
How does industry become a driver of development and not just a production machine?
Through AlMaadi Steel Group, the project was launched in April 2025 and has already taken concrete steps on the ground. Three protocols were signed with three universities, and the first batch of 50 students from Helwan University, from the Faculties of Engineering and Science, completed training that combined classroom learning with real hands-on experience inside actual factories, covering not only technical and industrial subjects but also management and marketing.
The goal is straightforward: a graduate who is ready to contribute from day one, not someone who needs years just to understand how things actually work.
“Generations of Steel” is not a marketing project. It is a strategic choice rooted in a firm belief that real industry is built for generations, not just for short-term profits.
What Does This Membership Actually Mean?
Engineer Mina commented on this step saying: “This is a real opportunity to strengthen our global presence and contribute more effectively to the development of the iron and steel industry.”
In practical terms this membership means that AlMaadi Steel Group is now part of the system that shapes industry decisions at the international level, with technology exchange, partnerships that open new horizons, and real integration into a global economy that is built by those who sit at the table, not those who stand outside it.
Egyptian Industry Writing Its Name on the World Stage
What happened in Berlin is not just a news story on the economy pages. It is a turning point in the narrative of Egyptian industry.
For many years the dominant conversation revolved around local challenges. Today a man from Cairo walks into a room with the world’s largest steel producers, not as a guest, but as a member.
This is what Mina Atef Hendy built step by step. Not just a successful company, but proof that young Egyptian leadership can make a difference when it has vision and executes it with precision.
The story is not over yet.
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