According to the analytical news outlet IRASIN, citing the Communications Department of Mobarakeh Steel Group, Saeed Zarandi, CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group, highlighted the group's recent international achievements, stating: In 2026, Mobarakeh Steel Group was recognized among the winners and finalists of the World Steel Association in two critical domains: occupational health and sustainability. These accomplishments are the result of the dedication of employees, experts, managers, and business partners within an organization that prioritizes human capital protection, production sustainability, and organizational resilience.

Noting that worldsteel members represent approximately 85% of global steel production, he added: The presence of Mobarakeh Steel Group among the winners and finalists of worldsteel events provides a valuable opportunity to showcase the capabilities of Iran's steel industry and present the international community with the expertise of the country's specialists.

Second Consecutive Selection of Mobarakeh Steel Group as Occupational Health Winner

Referring to the selection of the "Pre-employment Psychological Fitness-for-Work and Early Support Programme" under worldsteel's 2026 Safety and Health Excellence Recognition program, Zarandi stated: Following an expert evaluation of submitted projects, six companies were recognized across various safety and health categories for 2026, with Mobarakeh Steel Group emerging as a winner in the Occupational Health Management category.

He continued: This marks the second consecutive year that Mobarakeh Steel Group has been recognized among worldsteel winners in occupational health. In 2025, the "Ergonomica AI: An Intelligent System for Identifying and Preventing Ergonomic Risks" project—utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision—was selected as Mobarakeh Steel Group's winning initiative in this field.

Emphasizing the equal importance of physical and psychological health for the workforce, the CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group noted: The psychological fitness-for-work assessment program has been integrated into the company's occupational health and recruitment processes since 2022, covering 3,745 job applicants to date.

He added: Implemented by a multidisciplinary team, the program utilizes standardized psychological assessments, confidential professional interviews, and specialized clinical evaluations when required. The goal goes beyond diagnosing a psychological state; it focuses on early identification of support needs, aligning with job requirements, improving person-job fit, and preventing risks that could impact individual well-being or workplace safety.

Zarandi noted that worldsteel also emphasized the project's proactive approach and the integration of psychological health into decision-making based on job requirements.

Named Among Five Finalists for the 2026 Steelie Awards

Elaborating on Mobarakeh Steel Group's second international success, Zarandi stated: The industrial group entered its renovation model project titled "People first, planet better, industry stronger" in the Excellence in Sustainability category of the Steelie Awards, securing a spot among the five finalists alongside global industry leaders such as China Baowu, China Steel Corporation, JFE Steel, and Nippon Steel.

He added: The project was presented with a focus on protecting personnel, restoring damaged infrastructure, maintaining production continuity, safeguarding supply chain sustainability, and enhancing organizational resilience.

The CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group clarified: Following military attacks and damage to production infrastructure, protecting the lives of employees and contractors, ensuring job security, and achieving a safe return to production were prioritized. Subsequently, reconstruction operations were executed relying on domestic expert capabilities and the active participation of Iranian companies and contractors.

He noted: Mobarakeh Steel Group's goal extended beyond merely repairing equipment and restarting production lines; efforts were directed at documenting crisis management experiences to enhance organizational capabilities and readiness for future crises. The sustainability-based resilience framework was formed by integrating the company's experiences in human capital protection, business continuity, infrastructure restoration, supply chain support, and stakeholder engagement.

Human Capital: The Common Core of Both Global Achievements

Reiterating that human capital serves as the shared pillar of both achievements, the CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group said: In the occupational health management project, proactive employee protection begins prior to professional engagement, while the resilience framework prioritizes safeguarding lives and job security during crisis conditions.

Zarandi added: These milestones demonstrate that Mobarakeh Steel Group's commitment to human capital is pursued through operational plans and concrete actions. Standing alongside global steel industry leaders underscores the capacity of Iranian specialists to navigate complex conditions and develop innovative solutions.

In conclusion, he congratulated the entire Mobarakeh Steel Group family—employees, managers, experts, contractors, and their families—on these two achievements, expressing confidence that maintaining this trajectory will further elevate Mobarakeh Steel Group's standing in the global steel industry and strengthen its contribution to sustainable national development.