Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Cabinet scraps expat worker fees for licensed industrial facilities

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

In a landmark move, the Saudi cabinet, chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the cancellation of the fees imposed on expatriate labour in industrial facilities, reported SPA. This decision reflects the kingdom’s leadership's ongoing support for the industrial sector.

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Acwa Power in deal to boost $5bn sustainable utility projects across Africa

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Acwa Power has announced that it has signed a co-operation framework with African Development Bank (AfDB) to significantly strengthen collaboration in the development and funding of power generation and water desalination projects worth up to $5 billion across Africa.

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Action Energy Company completes listing on Boursa Kuwait

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Action Energy Company (AEC), a leading Kuwaiti onshore drilling and oilfield services provider, has begun trading on Boursa Kuwait’s Premier Market following the completion of its private placement. It raised KD55.1 million ($180 million) from local and international investors.

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Raimondi deploys six flat-top cranes at Sharjah community project site

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Raimondi has announced the installation of six flat-top tower cranes for a major construction phase of Aljada, the large-scale master community development from Sharjah developer Arada. This marks the first time cranes from Raimondi T Series are being deployed at a GCC jobsite.

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EDF consortium inks power purchase deal for 120MW Oman plant

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

A consortium led by top European utility EDF Power Solutions has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement for the development of the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) wind power plant in the sultanate.

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HRE Development seals landmark partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Dubai-based HRE Development has announced a landmark partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation, a global leader in engineering and technology, to create sustainable, future-ready communities that seamlessly blend Japanese innovation with nature-inspired design.

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Tabreed, Sparklo join forces to boost UAE’s recycling infrastructure

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Tabreed, a leading district cooling company, has announced a sustainability partnership with Sparklo, a UAE-based cleantech company building smart recycling infrastructure. The collaboration will see the installation of 16 reverse vending machines – called Sparklomats – across the UAE.

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TWMA begins operations at its newly-built Abu Dhabi treatment facility

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

TWMA, a global leader in drilling waste management, has announced the first receipt of drill cuttings at its newly-built treatment facility in Abu Dhabi. Designed to support over 100 rigs for a major UAE operator, it can process up to 300 tonnes of drill cuttings per day.

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PM Modi’s visit to boost India-Oman trade ties

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oman today (December 17) for a two-day visit, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing friendship between India and Oman.

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AD Ports Group, Avesto set up new logistics JV in Tajikistan

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

AD Ports Group has signed a shareholder agreement with Avesto Group, one of Tajikistan’s largest private industrial conglomerates, to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country.