Syria: The project to rehabilitate and modernise the Tartous cement plant in partnership with UAE-based QZ Group is advancing, as part of efforts to revive the industrial sector and reduce reliance on cement imports, according to Business News Africa. The project will upgrade the plant’s milling and packaging units, introducing modern technologies and improving environmental performance. Preparatory work is currently underway, including site cleaning, maintenance and equipment readiness before full-scale development begins.
Bassam Ali, director of the Tartous cement plant, said the agreement signed between the state-owned Omran Company and QZ Group also prioritises training local workers and transferring technical expertise. QZ project manager Ahmed Salma said that the initial phase includes engineering and environmental studies, as well as coordination with international suppliers for equipment procurement. The company has also begun importing clinker from Egypt and Saudi Arabia in preparation for grinding operations. The 15-year project is expected to increase domestic cement output and help to stabilise prices in the local market.