Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SAL, Huawei in deal to boost Saudi digital logistics sector

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Saudi-based SAL Logistics Services has signed an agreement with Huawei Tech Investment in a move aimed at boosting collaboration across transportation, logistics, and digital transformation, while exploring opportunities to develop joint solutions and services in the kingdom.

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BRICS Summit boosts UAE-India economic, financial co-operation

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

The bilateral discussions at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi signal a strategic convergence between the emirates' ‘We the UAE 2031’ growth vision and India’s ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ roadmap, thus creating new momentum for deeper economic and development cooperation, said a top official.

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Starlinks selects Swisslog for Saudi aviation MRO warehouse automation

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Starlinks, a Gulf-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Saudi Arabia.

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Arab Contractors lands key Oman fishing port contract

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Oman has signed up Arab Contractors to build a fishing port in the Al Wusta Governorate, as part of efforts to develop the fisheries sector infrastructure. The scope of work includes two breakwaters as well as 1.2 million sq m land reclamation and building of 4.5 km roads and other key facilities.

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Global air cargo volumes slip; pricing steady: WoldACD

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Global air cargo volumes slipped -1% week on week (WoW) in week 36, as hostilities in the Middle East flared up again and exports from Southeast Asia were affected by national holidays in the region.

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Ajman Chamber wins two Stevie Awards

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Ajman Chamber has won the Gold Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice and the Bronze Award for Most Innovative Social Impact at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards.

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ADIO signs strategic deal with German biotech company Bayer

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a strategic agreement with German biotechnology company Bayer aimed at establishing a framework to explore collaboration across health, life sciences, food security, philanthropy and innovation ecosystems.

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UAE-India economic partnership expands from trade to logistics corridors

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

UAE and India are strengthening trade and investment ties, with bilateral trade reaching $101.25 billion in the 2025-2026 financial year as the two countries pursue projects to deepen logistics and market connectivity. The duo now aims to raise bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.

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Odisha wraps up UAE investment drive with $25.4bn business proposals

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

The Government of north eastern Indian state of Odisha has concluded a high-impact three-day investment outreach in the UAE with proposed investments of $25.44 billion (₹2.43 trillion) and employment potential of 618,725, as the state intensified its global pitch for capital, technology, manufacturing partnerships and access to international markets.

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Keolis MHI celebrates five years of Dubai Metro, tram operations

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

Keolis Group, a global leader in public transport, is marking five years of its partnership with Roads and Transport Authority, a collaboration that began in 2021 when the French group took over responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro and Tram under a 15-year contract.