Leading fire and life safety professionals from across the Middle East region will be showcasing the artificial intelligence (AI) and emergency preparedness innovations at the National Fire Protection Association's annual conference and expo being held this week in Las Vegas, US.
Hanwha Aerospace, a defence, aerospace and industrial company in South Korea, has signed a teaming agreement with UAE-based Generation 5 Holding to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of the K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer across the Middle East market.
Bank Nizwa has joined the initial public offering of Oman India Fertiliser Company as a collecting bank, further strengthening its position as key provider of Islamic banking solutions. One of the top five fertiliser producers in the GCC, it is offering 25% of its share capital through the IPO.
Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) activities contributed SAR1,045 billion ($278.74 billion) to non-oil GDP in 2025, representing 39% of the Kingdom's total non-oil GDP, up from SAR996 billion in 2024, said the program's annual report.
The US-Iran deal should allow a return of container shipping to the Strait of Hormuz, but the scale of disruption caused by the blockade puts a recovery of ocean supply chain networks at mid-September 2026, in a best-case scenario, says Xeneta, an ocean and air freight intelligence platform.
Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will exhibit its Embio PLA biopolymers and their sustainability benefits across a wide range of applications at the upcoming Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026.
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors.
The United States has lifted its naval blockade of Iran and commercial shipping has begun cautiously returning to the Strait of Hormuz after Washington and Tehran signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in the Gulf.
AD Ports Group has announced the operational launch of Noatum Ports – Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi group and Aqaba Development Corp. The initiative marks a key step towards reinforcing the Jordanian city's position as a top regional logistics hub.
Saur, an international leader in water infrastructure, showcased some of its expertise across the entire water cycle, highlighting innovative and sustainable solutions in smart water management, infrastructure operations and maintenance and wastewater treatment at Project Qatar 2026 event.
