Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE cabinet approves AED292.5bn federal budget for 2027-29

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the federal general budget for the years 2027–2029, totalling AED292.5 billion, up 28.3% over the previous three years.

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Circus brings to UAE its autonomous AI food production

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Circus has unveiled its CA-1 AI-powered autonomous food production system in Abu Dhabi. The launch marks the company's first deployment outside of Europe, bringing this first of its kind technology to the UAE.

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Energy Recovery lands key supply contract for Saudi SWRO project

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Energy Recovery, a leader in energy efficiency technology, said it has secured a new contract to supply its PX Q650 Pressure Exchanger devices for a major seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Saudi Arabia. On completion, the project is set to rank among the 10 largest desalination plants in the world.

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AtkinsRéalis appoints Hill to lead rail growth across AMEA

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, has appointed Julian Hill as Head of Rail for Asia, Middle East and Australia (AMEA).

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SAL Saudi Logistics Services seals agreement with Saudi Post

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

SAL Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Post to help boost mail handling and transportation operations across the kingdom. This agreement aims to raise the efficiency of courier operations and achieve greater streamlining of services in the kingdom.

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SAL Saudi Logistics Services seals agreement with Saudi Post

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

SAL Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Post to help boost mail handling and transportation operations across the kingdom. It is aimed at raising the efficiency of courier operations and achieving greater streamlining of services in the kingdom.

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Statetron advances plans for next-gen industrial campus in Qatar

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Swedish industrial technology firm Statetron has secured land at Qatar’s Umm Al Houl Free Zone for its proposed 10-hectare Andromean Class advanced manufacturing facility and is now developing its industrial architecture, manufacturing configuration and technology integration strategy, said its top official.

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Saudi industrial production down 23.5pc in August, says report

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia's industrial production index fell by 23.5% in August compared to the same month last year, dragged down by declines in mining and quarrying and manufacturing activities, according to data released by the kingdom's General Authority for Statistics.

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EWEC opens registration for Q4 2026 Clean Energy Certificate auction

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has opened registration for its fourth-quarter 2026 Clean Energy Certificate (CEC) auction, offering businesses across the UAE a commercial mechanism to reduce emissions and support their sustainability goals.

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SIF 2026 to put business resilience, future leadership in focus

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will host a series of specialised workshops within its programme of more than 140 activities.