Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah gears up for region’s top luxury jewellery, watch show

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, is set to open in Expo Centre Sharjah bringing together 400 local and international exhibitors from 19 countries across the globe.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

L&T lands $992m Kuwait energy infrastructure development contracts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has secured a major contract worth KD303.5 million ($992 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for the construction of export crude storage facilities as well as providing key upgrades to its key energy infrastructure.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia's real GDP grows 3% in first quarter

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia's real GDP grew by 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025, supported by growth in both oil and non-oil activities.

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Oman's Madayn unveils 90-project infra drive, solar energy hub in Suhar

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has unveiled an ambitious programme to implement 90 infrastructure projects across its industrial cities over the next five years, while advancing what is set to become the largest solar energy project within the Sultanate’s industrial zones as part of its updated Vision 2040 strategy.

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GFH, Octo in deal to develop $300m logistics and industrial platform

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

GFH, a leading Islamic investment bank, has announced that it has sealed a strategic agreement with Octo Management Consultancies to collaborate on the development of a $300 million logistics and industrial real estate platform across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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JNK India snaps up large overseas EPC contract for Abu Dhabi project

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

JNK India, a specialist in process-fired heaters, reformers and related thermal engineering solutions for the energy sector, has secured a key order from UAE-based CC7 Emirates Engineering Solutions for the TA'ZIZ Salt Project being developed for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

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Sharjah launches Al Dhaid Logistics Complex to boost key trade hub ambitions

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has announced the launch of Al Dhaid Logistics Complex, a key project aimed at boosting the country's supply chain efficiency. The first phase, which spans over 16 million sq ft, is designed to accommodate up to 1.5 million TEUs per annum.

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AD Ports launches trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today launched trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year.

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Invest Qatar showcases investment opportunities in Istanbul

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, has concluded a high-level roadshow in Istanbul, Türkiye, showcasing Qatar’s diverse investment opportunities and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and key business stakeholders.

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Oman signs $7.54bn investment deals for Duqm Special Economic Zone

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Oman has signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding to establish new projects with an investment value of RO2.9 billion ($7.54 billion) in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, said an Oman News Agency post in X platform.