Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Lamprell named consortium partner for major UAE offshore project

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Lamprell, a leading provider of contracting services to the energy sector, has announced that it has been signed up as part of a consortium with Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for a major offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation project in UAE.

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Lockheed Martin completes Saudi student internship programme in Riyadh

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Leading global defence and aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin has completed a summer internship programme in Riyadh aimed at developing technical skills among Saudi university students in areas including artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

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Alshaya opens first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Alshaya Group, one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, has announced the opening of its first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait, located in West Abdullah. Spanning 51,000 sq m, the facility offers 140,000 cu m of storage capacity.

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Ritchie Bros. to auction more than 1,100 equipment lots in UAE

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Ritchie Bros. is all geared up for its Super September UAE edition, where it will be auction more than 1,100 pieces of construction and other heavy equipment. The unreserved auction in Jebel Ali comprises 72 excavators, 54 cranes and crane attachments, 54 wheel loaders and 17 dozers.

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Abu Dhabi gears up for its inaugural Water & Power Week

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi has announced plans to host its first Water & Power Week in December, that will draw top policymakers, investors, utilities, tech firms and international organisations to discuss water security, infrastructure investment and innovation. The three-day will be held alongside the United Nations Water Conference 2026.

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Emirates Biotech, UAEU launch pilot to turn food waste into biogas, compost

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a joint research project to design, build and operate the UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorisation pilot plant, aiming to convert mixed food waste and compostable packaging into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost.

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DHL Express, IFZA join forces to empower Dubai businesses to expand globally

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

DHL Express, a leading international express logistics provider and IFZA, one of UAE’s leading global business enablement platforms, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help businesses established in Dubai take the next step in their growth journey - expanding into international markets.

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DNO sweetens bid for British energy group Capricorn with all-cash offer

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA has announced that the boards of DNO, DNO Bidco AS and UK-based Capricorn Energy have agreed to revise the terms of its proposed acquisition of Capricorn, with shareholders now set to receive the full acquisition value in cash.

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Oman to host regional bitumen, base oil and logistics industry gathering

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Leading industry executives from the bitumen, base oil, refining, shipping and logistics will converge in Muscat this November for AMEA Oman 2026 expo, where they will discuss issues linked to regional trade and supply-chain. The one-day event follows previous editions held in Dubai, Bangkok and Mumbai.

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Saudi Forum concludes with deals to localise technologies

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

A number of agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed during the Saudi Industry Forum, to support industrial development and localise technologies.