EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has been recognised as a 2026 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association for the third consecutive year.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in the economic ties between the two nations.
Gallega Global Logistics, a multi-sector integrated logistics service provider and a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Holding and EasyLease, has launched a new 1 million sq ft secure Finished Vehicles Hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), set to go live in May.
Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia has joined hands with Gate Capital Financial Services, an established financial advisory firm, for launch the first of its kind alternative investment fund dedicated to the consolidation of the fuel retail sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new international representative office in Manila.
Bahrain’s gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices grew 3.5% YoY in 2025, driven by a 4.1% growth in non-oil activities, while oil activities declined slightly by 0.3%.
Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries has launched a new package of incentives aimed at supporting shipping lines and enhancing the port’s competitiveness as part of its efforts to attract further investment and facilitate maritime trade.
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port.
Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management with over 100 years of experience in the credit insurance industry, has established its operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), thus marking a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy.
Dubai’s retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, backed by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population boom and e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year, said a report.
