Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World opens first multi-client warehousing facility in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

DP World has started operations at its first multi-client 3PL warehouse in Saudi Arabia, expanding integrated warehousing and distribution capacity for businesses serving the kingdom's consumer and industrial sectors. Located in Riyadh, the 15,250 sq-m facility provides over 17,000 pallet positions.

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Saudi shipper Bahri posts record Q2 profit, revenue soars to $1.6bn

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Shipping Company (Bahri) has reported a more than six-fold increase in Q2 net profit which hit SAR2.75 billion ($733 million), while its revenue soared to SAR6.3 billion ($1.6 billion), helped by higher freight rates and stronger demand for its crude oil shipping business.

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Emirates Stallions Group posts $208.77m revenue, 44% net profit growth in H1

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Emirates Stallions Group (ESG), a leading UAE-based diversified conglomerate and subsidiary of IHC, today reported an 8% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED766.69 million ($208.77 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, while net profit rose 44% to AED166.30 million.

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Saudi Energy secures $4bn Islamic credit facility to support operations

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudi Energy has secured a shariah-compliant Murabaha financing facility with a total committed amount of SAR15.8 billion from a consortium of seven leading Saudi banks to support its general corporate purposes.

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Oil under pressure as Hormuz shipping hopes improve, says expert

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Oil prices remained under pressure as the pause in military operations in the Middle East reduced the risk of immediate geopolitical escalation. Also hopes surrounding talks between Iran and Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz improved market sentiment, said an industry expert.

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Saudia Cargo seals interline agreement with Riyadh Air freight unit

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, the freight division of the kingdom’s new national carrier Riyadh Air, a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, have announced the signing of an interline agreement that will strengthen cargo connectivity and expand global network reach.

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GE Aerospace showcases future of flight, milestones

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

GE Aerospace showcased its commitment to building a more durable and efficient future of flight at the recently concluded 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, highlighting next-generation technologies and breakthrough capabilities.

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Bombardier celebrates delivery of 200th Challenger 3500 jet

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, bringing together one of business aviation’s most successful super-midsize jets with one of the world’s most iconic names in mobility, design and craftsmanship.

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NMDC Energy revenue rises 16pc to $2.6bn in H1 2026

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

NMDC Energy, an Abu Dhabi-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services company, reported a strong first half of 2026, with revenue rising 16 per cent year on year to AED9.5 billion ($2.6 billion), driven by diversified growth across its UAE operations and international EPC projects.

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Zain Omantel, Tata to set up blockchain inter-operator roaming platform

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Zain Omantel International (ZOI), a global hyperscale networking provider, has signed an agreement with Tata Communications to explore the development of a next-generation inter-operator roaming platform powered by AI and blockchain technologies.