Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Hytera and NAFFCO strengthen partnership with new MoU

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, has further strengthened its strategic partnership with NAFFCO Group through the signing of an enhanced memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Intersec Dubai 2026.

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Critical Metals Corp, Saudi TQB set up JV for $1.5bn rare earth facility

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Critical Metals Corp (CRML), a leading critical minerals mining company, on Friday announced that it has executed a non-binding term sheet for the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with Tariq Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Brothers Company (TQB), a globally diversified industrial conglomerate group based in Saudi Arabia.

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WW+P, SvN merge to form global urban design powerhouse

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

World-renowned design practices - UK-based WW+P and Canadian group SvN - have just announced the merger of their practices, unifying their diverse teams of architects, urban planners, urban designers and landscape architects into a global powerhouse of expertise and delivery for complex urban projects.

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Metso wins contract to deliver gold processing plant in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Metso, a global leader in sustainable gold processing technologies, has secured a major contract from Saudi mining giant Maaden to supply a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in Makkah. The contract covers commissioning and advisory services for equipment installation.

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AeroGulf Services in deal to buy 20 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

SkyDrive, a leading eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has reached a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company regarding the potential purchase of the 20 SkyDrive (type SD-05 model) eVTOL aircraft.

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Largest UMEX/ SimTEX expos to open next week in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

The largest editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi next week.

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Jotun signs deal with Kezad to set up new manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi for the establishment of its new manufacturing facility on a 83,177 sq m area within ICAD - Kezad Musaffah in the UAE capital.

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UD Trucks rolls out new Kuzer light-duty truck in UAE

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

UD Trucks has introduced the new Kuzer light-duty truck in the UAE in partnership with Al Masaood CV&E and United Diesel, a part of Al Rostamani Group. With a choice of three GVW ranges and two engine options, it is a dependable light-duty truck designed for everyday business operations.

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Aramex names top executive for GCC, India operations

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Aramex, a leading provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has appointed Abbas Panju as its Senior Vice President for GCC and India. An industry veteran with close to two decades of international leadership experience, he brings in a wealth of logistics expertise across Asia and MEA region.

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Bahri, Hadeed in talks on maritime transport collaboration

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Saudi national shipper Bahri has entered into an agreement with Saudi Iron & Steel (Hadeed) to explore potential co-operation in maritime transport sector to meet Hadeed’s operational and technical needs. The plan includes potential development and construction of new vessels tailored to Hadeed’s transport needs.