Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosts record 510 meetings during Addis Ababa mission

Sun, 24 May 2026

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has concluded the Ethiopia leg of its trade mission to Ghana and Ethiopia, organising 510 bilateral business meetings in Addis Ababa between companies from Dubai and their Ethiopian counterparts.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CMA CGM's Ocean Rise Express starts shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port

Sun, 24 May 2026

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added CMA CGM's Ocean Rise Express (OCR) shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to strengthen maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global markets.

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Sharjah waives toll gate fees for Oman trucks under logistics corridor initiative

Sat, 23 May 2026

Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in cooperation with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, has exempted cargo trucks arriving from Oman and operating within the approved logistics corridor routes from toll gate fee across the Emirate of Sharjah.

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EDECS, Assarain land contract for strategic Oman dry port facility

Sat, 23 May 2026

EDECS, a leading EPC contractor in the region, has secured a key contract for the construction of a dry port and veterinary quarantine facility at the Economic Zone in Al Dhahirah (EZAD) – IP3, Ibri Provence in Oman. The scope of work includes enabling works, earthwork as well as infrastructure and final fit-out works.

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EMSTEEL launches high-strength rebar

Fri, 22 May 2026

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today announced the official launch of its ES600 high-strength steel rebar, the highest-strength steel grade currently produced in the UAE.

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AD Ports Group sets up consolidated multimodal inland logistics network

Fri, 22 May 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics and industry, has established a consolidated, multimodal inland logistics network of rail-linked dry ports and cargo depots, including KEZAD Group’s Industry City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).

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Elsewedy Electric acquires majority stake in Thomassen Service

Fri, 22 May 2026

Elsewedy Electric, a leading integrated provider of energy and infrastructure solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has acquired a 60% majority stake in Netherlands-based Thomassen Service, a specialised provider of gas turbine maintenance and repair solutions.

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Jazeera Paints expands Gulf presence by opening first branch in Qatar

Thu, 21 May 2026

Jazeera Paints, a leading company in the paint, colour, and building solutions industry, is strengthening its presence across Gulf markets as part of its broader regional expansion strategy, by opening its first branch in Doha.

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Saint-Gobain strengthens regional footprint with new facility in Ras Al Khaimah

Thu, 21 May 2026

Global leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain inaugurated its new construction chemicals manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaimah, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the UAE market and expanding its regional product range offer along with production capabilities.

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BILDCO eyes integrated logistics hub at the Port of Salalah

Thu, 21 May 2026

Abu Dhabi-based BILDCO is studying a strategic logistics project in Oman aimed at developing an integrated logistics hub at the Port of Salalah, alongside a collection and operations centre in Sohar.