Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Taiwanese-Saudi JV breaks ground on new manufacturing plant at SPARK

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Smart Mobility, a joint venture between Taiwanese group Hon Hai Precision and Saudi-based Saleh Suleiman Alrajhi & Sons (Alrajhi), has announced the groundbreaking of its new EV chargers' manufacturing plant at King Salman Energy Park in Dammam.

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GARMCO signs up as Sustainability Forum Middle East partner

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill (GARMCO) has entered into a partnership agreement with FinMark Communications for the upcoming edition of its Sustainability Forum Middle East event which kicks off on January 27 next year in Bahrain.

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GPCA Forum honours late SABIC executive with Al Rowad legacy award

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Former SABIC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Late Dr. Ibrahim Ibn Salamah was honoured posthumously with the Al Rowad award at a special ceremony during the 19th Annual GPCA Forum held at Exhibition World Bahrain.

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Global trade to hit record $35 trillion despite slowing momentum

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Global trade is on course to exceed $35 trillion in 2025 for the first time, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs and uneven global demand slowed momentum, according to a report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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EIH takes 23% stake in Al Ain Mills; move to advance UAE food security

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading investment holding in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Ain Mills, a nationally established milling producer backed by decades of regional expertise and industrial leadership.

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HSBC boosts Middle East investment banking with Saudi RHQ licence

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has granted HSBC a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) licence for its Capital Markets and Advisory business, bolstering the bank’s presence in the kingdom as it expands its investment banking operations across the Middle East.

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SABIC-GPCA: Nearly 20 years of common vision and commitment

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

SABIC is making a major impact at this year’s GPCA conference in Bahrain, marking its participation with a significantly heightened presence and strong senior leadership representation.

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AG Holding unit signs GCC deal with major solar panel manufacturer

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

IAN, the wholly-owned renewable energy arm of AG Holding, a prominent UAE Holding Company and a family office, has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with China-based DMEGC Solar, marking DMEGC’s first official expansion into the GCC region.

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ASRY promotes number of Bahraini employees into leadership positions

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has promoted a number of its highly-skilled employees to leadership and supervisory positions within the company as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering its outstanding national talents.

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Omani groups Dhofar Investments, OIFC Khedmah seal merger deal

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Leading Omani group Dhofar Investments said it has completed its merger with OIFC Khedmah, a well-established public joint-stock entity, thus marking a pivotal milestone in integrating operations, unifying efforts, and advancing capabilities within the sultanate.