Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Steel Pipe seals key Aramco supply contract

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Saudi Steel Pipe Company has announced that it has sealed a major contract with Saudi oil giant Aramco to supply steel pipes for its oil and gas projects. The entire work will be completed within a one-year period.

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ACICO Group completes key debt restructuring deal with two local banks

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

ACICO Group, a Kuwait-based building materials and construction company, said it has reached agreements with two local creditor banks to restructure its outstanding debt and financing obligations, thus bringing completed settlements to about 80% of the total creditor bank obligations.

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Vianode, FAAM achieve breakthrough in battery graphite recycling

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and leading European energy solutions provider FAAM have successfully demonstrated the recycling of graphite from battery production scrap into high-performance anode material, marking an important step toward establishing a circular value chain for battery-grade graphite.

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Abu Dhabi Chamber leads private-sector delegation to Mumbai

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is leading a delegation from Abu Dhabi comprising more than 34 companies to Mumbai, India, with the aim of expanding partnerships.

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Nowaste first to implement AutoCase from AutoStore

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Leading Nordic logistics firm, Nowaste Logistics, has become the first company in the world to install an AutoCase from AutoStore at one of its warehouses.

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Arabian Drilling seals $533m offshore contract with KJO

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Arabian Drilling, a leading Saudi oil and gas drilling contractor, said it has signed a SAR2 billion ($528 million) deal with Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) to provide four high-specification offshore jack-up drilling rigs. This four-year contract is the largest single offshore drilling award KJO has made to Arabian Drilling.

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SBMAC launches campaign to empower startups, SMEs

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

The Saudi Banks Media and Awareness Committee (SBMAC) has launched a national awareness campaign to support and raise financial awareness among startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the kingdom.

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Acciona-backed research puts Middle East rail resilience in focus

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Spanish infrastructure major Acciona said it is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research initiative exploring the future of sustainable and climate-resilient rail - a focus that resonates strongly with the Middle East.

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Middle East Coatings Show makes grand debut at Expo City Dubai

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The 31st edition of the Middle East Coatings Show officially opened its doors at Expo City Dubai, welcoming industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and tech experts from across the globe to the show’s new home. It is expected to draw 300 leading brands from across the coatings ecosystem.

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WaiV Robotics turns moving vessels into safe landing points for offshore energy drones

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The offshore drone industry is advancing quickly, with UAVs increasingly capable of handling inspection, monitoring, and logistics missions miles from shore. That expanding capability is driving growing investment in the technology.