Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba boosts Bahraini leadership pipeline through key appointments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles.

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All Jebel Ali terminals are operating normally, says DP World

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

All terminals at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai are operating normally, said DP World, a leading provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions and the port operator. Jebel Ali is the largest port in the Middle East, serving as a critical gateway for trade across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Acwa's 2025 revenue soars to $1.97bn; net profit up 60pc

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi utility major Acwa has reported solid results for FY 2025 with its revenue soaring to hit SAR7.41 billion ($1.97 billion) and its net profit recording a 60% growth over the previous year as higher operating income and stronger contributions from operating assets lifted earnings.

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Oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz to UAE port

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

An oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, heading to a United Arab Emirates port to load crude in a rare voyage since the Iran war severely disrupted shipping in the Middle East, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data quoted by Reuters.

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Sabic revenue hits $31bn amid petrochemicals headwinds

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic), has reported a net adjusted income of SAR2.1 billion ($560 million) for 2025, as annual revenue reached SAR116.5 billion ($31 billion). A key highlight was the global petchem leader's brand value exceeding the $5 billion threshold for the first time hitting $5.19 billion.

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JLG boosts Mideast presence with new regional hub in Dubai

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

JLG Industries, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) as well as leading brands such as JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers and rotary telehandlers, has announced the opening of its new regional inventory and distribution facility in Dubai.

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AD Ports Group says all operations continue as normal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, confirms that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments.

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Fire at Fujairah Oil brought under control after drone attack

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Senior government authorities have announced that a fire that broke out this morning in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), resulting from falling debris after a Iranian drone attack, has been fully brought under control. No injuries were reported and normal operations have begun, said a report.

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Tahweel in deal with Tasnee to acquire Saudi industrial group for $186m

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Saudi Holding Company for Conversion Industries (Tahweel Holding) has entered into a deal with leading petrochemical group Tasnee to acquire 100% of the share capital of its entity - Al Rowad Industrial Transformation Company (Target Company) for SAR700 million ($186.4 million).

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Strong Middle East growth lifts global air freight in January

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Middle Eastern airlines led global air cargo growth in January, helping lift worldwide demand 5.6% year-on-year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its report, as the sector opened 2026 on a firm footing despite geopolitical and trade headwinds.