Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC economies forecast to grow 8.1% in 2027

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

The GDP of GCC states is forecast to grow by 8.1% in 2027 as energy trade routes normalise, travel demand returns, and business confidence rebuilds, says a report.

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EM&E, EDGE seal deal for advanced weapon systems production JV in UAE

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

EM&E Group, a leading Spanish group in defence and security innovation and technologies, and the UAE advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, signed today the agreement to establish the joint venture in the UAE which they first announced in February.

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GWC launches air-to-land logistics corridor in Doha

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups, has for the first time extended its end-to-end supply chain to include a fully operational air-to-land logistics corridor.

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Bahrain powers into Mena’s Top 5 startup ecosystems

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Bahrain has achieved solid rankings across several key indicators in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with its startup ecosystem generating $1.6 billion in value, thanks to its agile startup ecosystem, which enables entrepreneurs to develop and test their ideas within a supportive environment.

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Lubrizol, Grasim Industries open new CPVC plant in India

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has joined forces with Indian group Grasim Industries for the opening of a world-class chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resin manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The new plant will cater to the industrial piping needs as well as HVAC industries.

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French group Safran seals UAE partnership for GenNext missile project

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Leading French group Safran Electronics & Defence has announced that it has sealed an agreement with UAE-based technology group EDGE to broaden the scope of joint work across the wider portfolios of both companies and develop the next-generation smart weapons for the battlefield.

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EDGE partners with top Hungarian group 4iG to set up new defence JV

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.

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Dubai Chambers explores new opportunities with Canada’s British Columbia

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Dubai Chambers explored opportunities to enhance trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Canada’s British Columbia recently during a series of meetings held in Vancouver.

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EDGE, Naval Group advance cooperation on air defence capabilities

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Naval Group, a global leader in naval defence systems and maritime security solutions, have signed an agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to conduct a series of firing trials for the Skyknight air defence missile using Naval Group's Rampart.

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Al Ghurair Iron & Steel, Metal Park tie up to enhance supply chain efficiency

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS), one of the Middle East's leading flat steel manufacturers, has partnered with Metal Park, the world's first Plug & Play ecosystem for metals, to strengthen fulfilment capabilities and enhance end-to-end metal supply chain efficiency across the UAE.