Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Globalpharma cuts 11,400 tonnes of CO₂ with solar PV rooftop system

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Globalpharma, a leading generics manufacturer in the UAE and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 11,400 tonnes of CO₂ through the installation of a 612 kWp (kilowatt-peak) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its manufacturing facility in Dubai Investments Park (DIP).

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Qatar launches new framework for industrial resource allocation

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and QatarEnergy have signed Terms of Reference to establish a joint framework for allocating hydrocarbon-derived resources to industrial projects and supporting a new medium industries area in Mesaieed Industrial City.

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SABIL unloads first wheat shipment at Port of NEOM

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

The National Grain Supply Company (SABIL), in collaboration with NEOM, has unloaded its first wheat shipment at the Port of NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, carrying a cargo of 66,000 tons.

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Qatar-Iran shipping resumes

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Shipping between Iran’s Dayyer port and Qatar’s Al Ruwais ​port has resumed following coordination between ​the Iranian embassy in Doha and Qatari authorities, a Reuters report said quoting Iran’s commercial attaché ‌in Doha.

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Expert-led panel to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 edition

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced the members of its Advisory Committee, which will help shape the forum's 5th Edition, taking place on January 26 and 27, 2027 in Bahrain.

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Industry experts call for stronger AI governance as enterprise adoption grows

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a strategic operating layer for modern enterprises, but with that shift comes a new set of governance, cybersecurity and business risks, said industry experts at a key event hosted by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai).

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Acwa sole bidder for major Bahrain water project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that top Saudi utility developer Acwa has emerged as the sole bidder for Hidd Independent Water Project. The company submitted a levellised cost of water (LCOW) bid of BD0.276 per cu m.

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India, Russia deepen economic ties as trade nears record $70bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bilateral trade between India and Russia has reached a record high of nearly $70 billion, driven primarily by Russian oil and fertilizers exports as well Indian pharma products, thus reflecting the growing scope of economic ties between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said.

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Almarai posts strong Q2 growth; revenue surges 11pc to $1.54bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi food and beverage manufacturing major Almarai has recorded solid results for Q2 despite the shipping woes and regional pressures. Its revenue surged 11% y-o-y to hit SAR5.87 billion ($1.54 billion) driven by resilient supply chain and robust demand across its core sectors.

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Abu Dhabi introduces cooling load standards for sustainable construction

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a Cooling Load Manual aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings by enhancing the accuracy of cooling system design, a move expected to reduce equipment and infrastructure costs, electricity consumption and operating expenses.