Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Al Khayyat Investments signs exclusive partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has announced the signing of an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company under which AKI will exclusively manage the UAE distribution and growth for household brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican.

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TA’ZIZ, Covestro and XRG mull world-scale MDI plant in Ruwais

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

TA’ZIZ, a joint venture between ADNOC and ADQ, has announced the launch of a joint feasibility study with Covestro and XRG to assess the development of a world-scale methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

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New EU steel regulation takes effect; quotas cut, duty raised

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

A new European regulation aimed at protecting the EU steel sector from the damaging impact of global overcapacity will enter into application on July 1.

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Emirates becomes first airline to deploy Boeing 777-300ERSF for cargo

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft.

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UAE-Ukraine CEPA officially enters into force

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine will officially enter into force on July 1, signifying a major advancement in the two nations’ economic ties. The agreement aims to create new opportunities for trade, investment and private sector collaboration, strengthening the UAE's relationship with a key European market and reinforcing its role as a global trade hub, said a statement.

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dnata gets seven-year extension for ground handling services at Amsterdam

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has announced that it has secured a seven-year extension to provide ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, thus reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs.

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Almarai signs MoU with Voluntary Carbon Market to explore opportunities

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Almarai Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), allowing it to explore opportunities for participation in Saudi Arabia's emerging voluntary carbon market.

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AD Ports Group in deal to boost bunkering services at Khalifa Port

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

AD Ports Group has announced that it has signed an agreement with IRH Global Trading, a strategic commodities trading company with interests across the mining and energy sectors, to explore strategic co-operation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.

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DP World, Arcapita unit break ground for build-to-suit logistics centre in Jafza

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

DP World and Lintara Properties, the real estate development platform of Arcapita Group Holdings, have broken ground on a new 20,000 sq m build-to-suit logistics centre in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).

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Roberto Cavalli signs exclusive licensing deal with RAK Ceramics

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Luxury brand Roberto Cavalli has signed an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with RAK Ceramics, one of the world's leading ceramics lifestyle solution providers, for the development, manufacturing and distribution of Roberto Cavalli branded ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and faucets.