Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DMCC convenes global diamond industry in Dubai

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

DMCC, the leading international business district, has convened the seventh Dubai Diamond Conference, bringing together senior government officials and global industry leaders to chart a new course for the natural diamond sector.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE completes acquisition of CMD to build European propulsion hub

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD, a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive, marine and aeronautical applications.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Mideast one of most cost-competitive regions for data centre construction, report finds

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The Middle East is the world’s cheapest region for data centre construction, averaging $9.93 per watt, according to Turner & Townsend. The competitive costs position the region to attract large-scale AI projects, with the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia featuring globally.

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Alpha Dhabi plans $1bn investment in 'Alpha Wave III'

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

UAE-based Alpha Dhabi Holding has agreed to commit $1 billion to Alpha Wave III, a global investment fund managed by Alpha Wave Global that is expected to invest in artificial intelligence and high-growth businesses developing and applying transformative technologies worldwide.

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Keryas to set up $12m 20,000 MTPA tissue factory in Oman

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Oman’s Keryas Paper Industry, in partnership with Al Karama Hypermarket Group, Oman, will set up a $12 million, 20,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) tissue manufacturing facility at Sohar Industrial City, Phase 7, Oman.

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FAB Group in deal to drive global expansion of Hide and Hideway

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The FAB Group, the food and beverage subsidiary of DEAL Holdings, has entered into a deal with London-based Hedonism Group to introduce, develop and operate leading global brands Hide and Hideway across the GCC and selected European markets.

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RAK Farmers’ Council propose expanding market access

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The Farmers’ Council in Ras Al Khaimah has explored ways to strengthen domestic production and expand market access for their crops.

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Emirates Islamic offers new business customers fee waiver

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Emirates Islamic is offering eligible new-to-bank customers a waiver of relationship fees for a period of six months when they open an account under selected Business Banking packages.

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CEPA ‘will raise’ UAE exports to Benin by over $1bn by 2033

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Benin is expected to raise UAE exports to Benin by over $1 billion by 2033, while boosting Benin’s exports to the UAE by $100 million.

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Dubai Chambers launches world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Dubai Chambers has launched “Chamber AI Hub”, the world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace, enabling companies operating in Dubai to access ready-to-use, specialised Agentic AI solutions that can perform a wide range of administrative and operational tasks.