Syria: Officials at the Damascus Chamber of Commerce met a Jordanian economic delegation on 16 February 2026 to discuss potential investment in Syria’s cement industry. The talks brought together board members and a delegation led by Mohammad Ali Bdeir, chair of Jordan’s General Mining Company.

Discussions focused on investment opportunities in Syria, particularly in cement manufacturing, as well as the legal framework governing foreign investment and ways to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Participants said the meeting aimed to revive trade cooperation after years of limited economic engagement, pointing to what they described as positive signs for expanded bilateral cooperation.

The meeting forms part of broader efforts by business groups to promote Arab economic cooperation and investment into Syrian industry, including those linked to reconstruction and industrial activity.

Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector experienced year-on-year growth of 6.4% in 2025, according to Central Asia Economic Outlook. The production of building materials rose by 9.7%, supported by higher output in cement, ready-mix concrete, building solutions, lime and prefabricated concrete structures, linked to ongoing infrastructure and housing projects across the country.

Qatar: Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) made a net profit of US$261m in 2025, a fall of 37% year-on-year compared to US$416m in 2024. Earnings per share were US$0.39, a fall from US$0.62.

Peru: Cementos Pacasmayo recorded sales of US$632m in 2025, up by 6% year-on-year. The producer’s earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) – excluding transaction-related expenses for its acquisition by Holcim – rose by 11% year-on-year, to US$47.4m. Combined sales volumes of cement and concrete rose by 8%, mainly due to increased infrastructure activity and bagged cement demand, according to the producer.