Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IntrospeXion signs deal to look after energy workers' wellbeing

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Energy-focused psychological consultancy IntrospeXion has signed a contract with a major UAE-based energy operator to deliver a company-wide mental health and wellbeing programme that will support employees across onshore, remote, and offshore sites.

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United Foods Company reports strong Q2, net profit jumps

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

United Foods Company (UFC), a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, reported a strong performance for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting continued growth in business activity, improved operating performance and enhanced profitability across its operations.

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Al Mammar & Steel to build new warehouse for Baazeem Trading

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Baazeem Trading Company has announced that it has signed up Al Mammar & Steel Company to build a new warehouse for the company in Khamis Mushait area of the kingdom. The entire construction work will be completed within one year.

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DP World accelerates contract logistics with new warehouse in Malaysia

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

DP World today announced the opening of its latest warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, marking another milestone in the expansion of its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia.

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Airports Show to highlight transformation towards digital, green technologies

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

The Airport Show 2026, taking place in Dubai in October, will focus on the tectonic transformation towards digital and green technologies in the airport industry.

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Volvo releases special-edition truck to celebrate its 100th anniversary

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Volvo has recently upgraded its heavy-duty truck range to become even safer, more powerful and more energy efficient. To celebrate this achievement, and as a prelude to 2027’s anniversary celebrations, the company is now making its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks available in a unique anniversary edition.

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Saudi economy contracts 4.8% in Q2 as oil output slumps

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product contracted 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, said a report, as a 24.7% decline in oil activity outweighed growth in non-oil activities and government output. Non-oil activity grew 0.6% in the quarter, while government activity rose 0.9%.

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UAE’s largest galvanising kettle nears commissioning at Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The UAE is set to get its largest hot-dip galvanising kettle into production in September, with Galva Hub Metal Coating completing commissioning at its facility in Metal Park located within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) after receiving 825 tonnes of zinc. The facility would allow large steel structures to be galvanised locally.

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Dewa integrates carbon reduction, biodiversity into infrastructure projects

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it is integrating sustainability measures across its infrastructure projects to help cut carbon emissions, boost resource efficiency and support the emirate’s clean energy transition as the emirate pushes ahead with its sustainability goals.

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SOHAR Port and Freezone total cargo throughput rises 52% to 52m tonnes in H1

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

SOHAR Port and Freezone, Oman's integrated port and freezone, has delivered sustained operational performance during the first half of 2026, recording total cargo throughput of 52 million metric tons, a 52% increase compared with the same period last year.