The $3 billion low-carbon steel project being developed by Jindal Steel in Duqm Special Economic Zone has moved into the equipment installation stage following the arrival of a key reactor at the Port of Duqm, marking a major construction milestone for one of the region’s largest green steel investments.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, has initiated a controlled and safe shutdown of Reduction Lines 1, 2 and 3, which together represent 19% of Alba’s total production capacity, as an operational measure to preserve business continuity following the closure of Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading centres in the financial technology (FinTech) sector led by its two main hubs - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) - and its market is poised to hit $5.71 billion by 2029, said a report.
Kuwait-based Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) and Shanghai Electric Group are the sole bidders for the Al Subiya Power Generation and Water Distillation Station upgradation project work with the Chinese group emerging as the lowest bidder.
Northstar Telecom, a leading ICT and telecom solutions provider, has signed an agreement with HFCL, a telecom infrastructure leader, for the strategic standardisation of its Wi-Fi Access Point and Switching infrastructure on the IO by HFCL portfolio across its business and residential broadband services.
The Middle East conflict is causing an energy-led supply chain shock, with very different effects around the world even as market pricing suggests weeks of disruptions, not days or months, said an expert, stating that this episode adds to inflation risk in a world shaped by supply factors.
Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility and a unit of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, has renewed its agreement with Indian carrier IndiGo. The scope of work includes performing C-checks, lease return work and aircraft paint jobs on IndiGo’s A320neo fleet.
Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority said it has mobilised a fleet of over 500,000 trucks to ensure uninterrupted freight movement and supply chain continuity across the country and the wider Gulf region, with the land transport system serving as a vital link between ports, airports and logistics zones.
Naffco Group, a global leader in safety engineering and life protection solutions based in Dubai, has announced a strategic joint venture with Finland-based Verona Shelters Group to develop and manufacture advanced civil defence and military shelter solutions for international markets.
Globalisation remained at a historically high level at 25% in 2025 – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising US tariffs, and uncertainty about future trade policies, says a report.
