Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

MBRAH, Lufthansa Technik open new MRO facility in Dubai South

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially announced the opening of a new Painting & Grinding Center developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its aviation and MRO capabilities in the region.

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Ketjen, Aramco unit in deal to co-develop FCC catalysts and additives

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

US-based Ketjen Corporation, a leader in catalyst and specialty chemicals innovation, has signed an agreement with a key subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco for the co-development, testing and deployment of next-generation Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives in the kingdom.

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Top expo for HVAC+R, renewables, energy sector opens in Milan

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE), the global business platform for companies in the HVAC+R, renewables, energy efficiency and the water sectors, has opened its doors in the Italian city of Milan for its 44th edition featuring over 1,600 exhibiting companies from more than 48 countries.

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Technal names new commercial manager for Saudi Arabia

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Technal, a leading European brand providing innovative, sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors, and façades in the Middle East region, is boosting its presence in Saudi Arabia with a key appointment - Khaldon Marie has been named the company's new commercial manager in the kingdom.

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Metal Park seals lease agreement with top Dubai developer Binghatti

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Metal Park, the first integrated downstream metals ecosystem based in Kezad, Abu Dhabi, has signed a lease agreement with Dubai developer Binghatti, thus establishing a collaboration focused on optimising its own construction supply chain through improved control, efficiency and material assurance.

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Saudi TGA grants 30-day document validity exemption for foreign vessels

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

In a major move, Transport General Authority (TGA) has temporarily exempted Saudi and foreign vessels from validity of certificates and documents needed for the issuance or renewal of navigation licenses and work permits for marine units for a period of 30 days due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Jazeera Airways establishes critical supply chain corridor to Kuwait

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it has established a vital supply chain corridor into Kuwait via Qaisumah Airport (AQI) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, successfully transporting its first shipment of 4.5 tonne of fresh fruits and vegetables from Chennai, India, into the country.

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Sanipex launches new architectural hardware, ironmongery category

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Sanipex Group has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its architectural hardware and ironmongery category, offering architects, designers, developers and homeowners a comprehensive and aspirational range of hardware solutions that refine the smallest details within a space.

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TGA licenses additional container train operations in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

The Transport General Authority (TGA) has issued a licence to Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to operate container trains at additional stations across the kingdom's railway network, thus aiming to expand logistics connectivity between the country's ports and cargo terminals.

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Cyber talent shortage among key risks to Middle East supply chains

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Shortage of qualified IT security professionals and competing security priorities are among the key challenges facing firms in the Middle East, as supply chain and trusted relationship attacks emerge as a growing threat, with one in three businesses reporting an incident in the past year, said a top industry expert.