Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Schneider Electric's Abu Dhabi summit explores energy, AI and industrial software

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Schneider Electric has concluded its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees, including government leaders, industry analysts and partners to examine how the convergence of energy, AI and industrial software is reshaping the region's future.

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DFF opens new pathway for PropTech innovators through Sandbox Dubai

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Digital Dubai, has launched a new pathway through Sandbox for PropTech innovators from across the globe to test and develop their business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Korean Register grants AIP to Hyundai Heavy for new LPG Carrier

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Korean Register has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a newly developed 50,000-cbm LPG carrier, jointly designed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The new design fills the gap between the established 45,000 and 60,000 designs, positioning it to serve the varied requirements of the mid-size LPG carrier segment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SAL Logistics, CIMC to explore new logistics, infrastructure projects

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

SAL Logistics Services has signed two agreements with CIMC’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters to explore new areas of collaboration in logistics solutions and infrastructure, logistics zone development, and attracting Chinese businesses and investments to the kingdom.

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DHL Express sees big jump in Asia Pacific heavyweight shipments

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

DHL Express' heavyweight shipments in Asia Pacific (excluding China) rose 16% in the first seven months after the company launched its Heavy Weight Express service during the first half, as businesses sought to move critical components and industrial equipment amid supply-chain uncertainty.

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Global energy sector heads to Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Global energy leaders, ministers and technology leaders will be in Abu Dhabi this November for ADIPEC 2026, a mega energy conference and exhibition, to assess how to meet rising demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and infrastructure constraints. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems.

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RAK opens up co-op opportunities for over 100,000 Turkish companies

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation (Turkonfed), aimed at opening effective communication channels for the organisation that boasts over 100,000 major Turkish companies across various sectors.

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Middle East Coatings Show set for Dubai Expo City debut

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Middle East Coatings Show will be back this month in Dubai, bringing together more than 5,000 manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, buyers, technical specialists, and coatings professionals from across regional and international markets for its debut show at Expo City Dubai.

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Localising auto industry discussed at Forum

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Saudi Industry Forum 2026 has discussed opportunities to develop the automotive industry and build integrated local supply chains

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

OpenAI eyes $1.2 trillion valuation in fresh capital hike ahead of IPO

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

OpenAI has recently held discussions with large investors about a fresh capital raise ​that would increase the ChatGPT maker's valuation to ‌about $1.2 trillion before it goes public, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with ​the matter.