Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dahbashi Engineering switches to solar at Dubai HQ site

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Dahbashi Engineering, a leading provider of after parts for heavy machinery and energy solutions, has announced its transition to on-grid solar power at its headquarters in Dubai Industrial City, thus underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and regional energy efficiency goals.

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Abu Dhabi ITC celebrates 1m green km milestone

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced that it has achieved a major milestone with its green bus fleet surpassing 1.3 million eco-friendly kilometres since its launch in 2024. Its green fleet comprises buses powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology and electric energy.

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Convoy of eight tankers cross Strait of Hormuz, tracking data shows

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

A convoy of eight tankers - comprising one very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) and chemical tankers - was crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, data showed, ​as some ship owners said they hoped Tehran would allow them to ‌leave the Gulf during a short ceasefire window in the Iran war.

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US-Iran peace deal to redraw market winners and losers, says de Vere CEO

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

There will be clear winners and losers across global stock markets should the US and Iran reach a peace deal this weekend, affirms Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

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EDGE joins forces with Indra to develop GenNext radar systems

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s advanced technology groups based in UAE, said it has joined hands with Spanish defence major Indra Group to jointly explore the development and production of next-generation radar systems in Brazil. The agreement lays the groundwork for a tripartite strategic collaboration.

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Saudi Arabia activates multi-modal system to export diammonium phosphate

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia has activated a strategic logistics service through the integration of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), and national shipping carrier Bahri, transporting diammonium phosphate (DAP) from Ras Al-Khair to Yanbu Port.

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open during ceasefire

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Iran has announced that commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain fully open for the duration of the current ceasefire, signalling a potential easing of tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

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Dubai South offers new incentives to firms to sustain momentum

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Dubai South has announced a new set of incentives for companies operating within its free zone, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the business community and sustaining economic momentum.

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AD Ports Group fuels supply chain resilience in the Gulf

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

AD Ports Group has successfully drawn on its diversified logistics capabilities to strengthen local and regional supply chains in GCC, ensuring continued resilience. To date, it has handled over 54,000 TEUs at Fujairah and Khor Fakkan Port, and successfully transported over 22,000 containers.

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Salesforce brings enterprise AI to GCC's small businesses

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Salesforce, a leading AI CRM, has announced the availability of Agentforce across Salesforce Suites in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), making enterprise-grade artificial intelligence accessible to small and medium businesses at no additional cost and with no technical setup required.