Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IHC to acquire 80pc stake in Abu Dhabi space firm Marlan

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has announced that its key unit International Tech Group SP is acquiring an 80% stake in Marlan Holding, the company behind space tech firm Marlan Space, an investor and operator focused on space and space-related companies and technologies.

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Bahrain, Gulf Downstream Association discuss downstream industry cooperation

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Bahrain’s Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Mohammed bin Dinah met Hussein Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA), to discuss cooperation in refining, petrochemicals and downstream industries.

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Embosal launches new LSAW heavy-wall thickness pipe mill in RAKEZ

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

United Arab Emirates-based tube and pipe manufacturer Embosal is installing a new Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) pipe and tube mill at its facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).

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Edge, Safran eye strategic defence ties in Brazil

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Siatt, a Brazilian Edge Group entity, has signed an MoU with Safran Electronics & Defence to explore cooperation in missile systems, loitering munitions, coastal defence and related technologies.

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IUMI highlights avoidable disruption and costs

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is highlighting the often-overlooked risks that non-compliant wood packaging material (WPM) can create for international cargo shipments.

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Metso to deliver copper processing technologies to Swedish mine

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Metso and Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria have signed an agreement for the delivery of key process equipment for the Viscaria copper mine in Kiruna, Sweden. The agreement supports the project’s transition into the execution phase.

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Acwa–WTCO consortium partners with Fichtner on Syria water sector

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Acwa, in consortium with Water Transmission Company (WTCO), has signed a Technical Services Agreement with Syria’s Ministry of Energy and engineering consultancy Fichtner to assess the country’s water resources and develop seawater desalination and transmission solutions.

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Korean group Mirae Asset opens new Dubai office

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Mirae Asset Global Investments, a Korean group with more than $800 billion in AUM globally, has established an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), thus strengthening its presence in the Middle East and expanding regional investors’ access to global investment opportunities.

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AtkinsRéalis expands School of the Future

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

AtkinsRéalis’ School of the Future programme, which connects young people with industry, will bring together 100 student finalists from leading schools across the UAE for its finals on September 16.

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SolitAir expands African network with new Ghana cargo route

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

UAE-based B2B cargo airline SolitAir has launched freight services to Ghana via Accra International Airport, expanding its African network to 21 destinations across 17 countries and providing coverage to more than 30% of the continent.