Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Middle East boosts position as global steel’s growth market

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

The Middle East is an increasingly important market for global steel, underpinned by nearly $2 trillion in infrastructure and industrial projects and a market forecast to grow from $44 billion in 2026 to $60 billion by 2031.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

RAK signs landmark friendship treaty & 10 MoUs in China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

A high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah has signed a historic agreement with China’s Fujian Province while concluding a momentous six-day visit to South China.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sanad builds integrated aerospace ecosystem in Al Ain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Sanad, a global leader in aerospace engineering and asset management solutions, is creating an integrated ecosystem in Al Ain spanning engine maintenance and overhaul, advanced component repair, and engine testing and validation.

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Saudi shipper Bahri's Q3 net up 891pc; revenue soars to $3.9bn

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has posted outstanding results for the third-quarter of 2026 with its net profit zooming 891% to hit SAR5.09 billion ($1.36 billion), while its revenue for the three-month period surging to hit SAR14.83 billion ($3.97 billion).

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MoU signed to establish UAE-Burundi Business Council

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has announced the establishment of the UAE–Burundi Business Council, aimed at advancing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries’ business communities.

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Port of NEOM, Ceva Almajdouie to develop multimodal logistics corridor

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Port of NEOM, a strategic deep-water maritime and logistics hub located at Oxagon within the mega Saudi futuristic city, haas signed an agreement with Ceva Almajdouie Logistics to explore integrated logistics solutions linking Europe, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the GCC and Iraq through an emerging multimodal trade corridor.

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Global leaders to take centre stage at Gateway Gulf 2026 in Bahrain

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Bahrain is set to welcome an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place on November 1 and 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay.

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Mena’s PPP ambitions take centre stage at Dubai forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

The sixth edition of the PPP Mena Forum returns to Dubai next month as governments across the Middle East and North Africa accelerate infrastructure and public service projects, increasing demand for public-private partnership models to fund, structure and operate large-scale developments, said its organisers.

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Top real estate event Cityscape Global postponed to February

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

This year's edition of Cityscape Global, one of the world’s most influential real estate events, which was scheduled to be held next month (November 16) in Saudi capital Riyadh has now been postponed to February 1 to 4, 2027 amid ongoing regional tensions, said the event organisers.

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SEDD hosts female entrepreneurship forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

It was important to provide a supportive environment that enables female entrepreneurs to transform their ambitious ideas into successful, sustainable ventures, a forum was told.