Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah draws investment projects worth $2.1bn in 2025

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Sharjah had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy. It will explore new opportunities in India, US, Britain and European markets.

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UAE global hub status grows with $517bn non-oil trade in first half

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

The UAE has established its position as a global hub for trade and investment, underpinned by an open, agile and multi-partnership economy, advanced infrastructure with the country’s non-oil foreign trade exceeding AED1.9 trillion ($517.36 billion) during the first half of 2026, a senior minister has said.

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Boeing to showcase key defence platforms at El Alamein Airshow

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Boeing will participate as a Silver Sponsor at the El Alamein Airshow 2026, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Egyptian Armed Forces and advancing regional defence capabilities.

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Alba achieves historic milestone of 50m safe working hours without LTI

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, achieved an unprecedented milestone of 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) on September 7, setting a new benchmark in the company's history.

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy offers free Canva AI-powered design tools to SMEs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is offering free access to Canva’s advanced design and visual communication tools through the ‘Business in Dubai’ platform, as part of its strategic partnership with the global visual communication platform announced earlier this year.

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Construction begins on projects at Al Suwaiq Industrial City in Oman

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Construction work has commenced on a number of factories and investment projects at Al Suwaiq Industrial City, which reflects the growing industrial activity in the city, enhances its appeal as an ideal investment destination in Oman’s North Al Batinah Governorate.

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China's Sunstone to set up $300m anode facility in UAE

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

China’s Sunstone Development has signed an MoU with the UAE’s Ministry of Investment to set up a $300 million anode production facility in the UAE.

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Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

At least five people were killed and five others injured when an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking several vehicles and catching fire.

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OQ, Asyad ink hydrogen offtake term sheet to boost green mobility in Oman

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) and Asyad Group have signed an offtake term sheet to advance the deployment of green hydrogen for mobility applications in Oman, marking an important step in connecting its emerging green hydrogen capabilities with low-carbon transport solutions.

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Qatar's export unit value index up 17.6pc in Q2, says report

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

Qatar's Export Unit Value Index for the second quarter recorded an increase of 17.64% compared to the previous year, thus reflecting higher unit values of exported goods and demonstrating the resilience of the Qatari economy amid international developments.