Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi industrial group Sadan in deal to buy 50 new Daewoo trucks

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Saudi-listed Mohammed Hassan Al Naqool Sons has announced that its key subsidiary, Sadan Industrial Company, has signed an agreement with Saudi Diesel Equipment Company to purchase a fleet of 50 Daewoo trucks as it expands its transportation and logistics business.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia’s cement sales volume up 8.9pc in June

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia’s cement sales volume in June increased by 8.9% year-on-year to 4.39 metric tonnes, reflecting a recovery from last month’s decline, according to a new report by Al Rajhi capital. Yamama continues to maintain dominant market share.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Top EV brand VinFast names new Middle East CEO

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

VinFast, an electric vehicle brand of Vingroup, a business conglomerate in Vietnam, has appointed Prashanth Rao as the new CEO for its Middle East operations. In this role, Rao will spearhead the regional strategy, accelerate EV adoption and establish a robust footprint in a rapidly growing market.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Kuwait renewable energy firm plans equity raise to expand across Mena

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Alternative Energy Projects Company (AEP), a Kuwait-based renewable energy developer, has announced plans to raise capital to fund the expansion of its solar energy business across Kuwait and Mena region. It has appointed Kamco Invest, in collaboration with Burgan Bank, to lead the transaction.

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Kazakhstan's Solidcore signs Oman JV for major copper-gold project

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Solidcore Resources, a leading gold producer in Kazakhstan, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Minerals Development Oman (MDO) to establish a joint venture to explore and develop the Khabiyat copper-gold project in the sultanate.

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DMCC's Dubai Diamond Exchange, London Diamond Bourse in deal to boost trade

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

DMCC, a leading international business district in Dubai, has announced a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the London Diamond Bourse (LDB) to strengthen cooperation between the two bourses.

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UUDS AERO expands facilities at MBRAH

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

UUDS AERO, a leader in the aeronautical industry, has expanded its presence at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, growing its footprint to over 180,000 sq m across multiple facilities since establishing its first operation at the aerospace platform in 2022.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE group Gulftainer unveils new global trade infrastructure strategy

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

UAE-based port operator Gulftainer has unveiled its bold new strategy to expand beyond terminal operations into an integrated trade infrastructure company by combining ports, shipping, inland logistics and digital supply chain services across key trade corridors.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Innovation Line joins Metal Park ecosystem to offer packaging solutions

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Metal Park, the world's first plug-and-play ecosystem for metals, has partnered with Innovation Line to enhance the range of industrial support services available to businesses operating within the Metal Park ecosystem.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Investments awarded Gold Tier in Majra Impact Seal for ESG excellence

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Dubai Investments has been awarded the Gold Tier in the Majra Impact Seal’s Large Companies category, following a multi phase evaluation under Majra – National CSR Fund’s Impact Framework.