Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE joins forces with Indra to develop GenNext radar systems

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s advanced technology groups based in UAE, said it has joined hands with Spanish defence major Indra Group to jointly explore the development and production of next-generation radar systems in Brazil. The agreement lays the groundwork for a tripartite strategic collaboration.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia activates multi-modal system to export diammonium phosphate

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia has activated a strategic logistics service through the integration of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), and national shipping carrier Bahri, transporting diammonium phosphate (DAP) from Ras Al-Khair to Yanbu Port.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open during ceasefire

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Iran has announced that commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain fully open for the duration of the current ceasefire, signalling a potential easing of tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

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Dubai South offers new incentives to firms to sustain momentum

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Dubai South has announced a new set of incentives for companies operating within its free zone, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the business community and sustaining economic momentum.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AD Ports Group fuels supply chain resilience in the Gulf

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

AD Ports Group has successfully drawn on its diversified logistics capabilities to strengthen local and regional supply chains in GCC, ensuring continued resilience. To date, it has handled over 54,000 TEUs at Fujairah and Khor Fakkan Port, and successfully transported over 22,000 containers.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Salesforce brings enterprise AI to GCC's small businesses

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Salesforce, a leading AI CRM, has announced the availability of Agentforce across Salesforce Suites in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), making enterprise-grade artificial intelligence accessible to small and medium businesses at no additional cost and with no technical setup required.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE ties up with Brazilian Army for evaluation of next-gen weaponry

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s leading defence and advanced technology groups, has established a partnership with the Brazilian Army to create a framework for the experimentation of next-generation weaponry by specialised troops.

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Mutlaq Al Ghuwairi inks deal with Alfanar for 380 kV Saudi substation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi-based Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting has announced that it has signed an agreement with Alfanar Projects to implement a 380 kV electrical substation unit within the scope of the works of the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project.

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UAE, Jereh Group to build integrated clean energy, industrial platform

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The UAE Ministry of Investment signed an MoU with Jereh Group to develop a energy industrial platform, strengthening UAE-China ties and positioning UAE as a hub for energy technologies including SMRs, anode production, battery recycling.

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Al Haier sewage plant set for commercial operations by year-end

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Sharakat, a leading entity in the water sector in Saudi Arabia, has announced that work is in full swing on its Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP), being set up at an investment of SAR1.8 billion ($479 million), in Riyadh, and is on track for commercial operations by the end of this year.