Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Unigaz Arabia in deal to develop integrated Saudi gas storage plant

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Saudi authorities have announced the signing of a key investment contract with Unigaz Arabia for the development of an integrated gas storage, filling and distribution plant coming up on a 200,000-sq-m site in the kingdom's Hail region, said a report.

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EDGE, Hanwha forge strategic co-operation on integrated air defence system

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

EDGE Group, a UAE-based tech and defence group, has signed an agreement with Korean aerospace and industrial company Hanwha to boost strategic co-operation on the development of an integrated air defence system as well as explore the potential establishment of a joint venture in UAE.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman-UAE rail link set for trials in late 2027

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Trial operations on the first railway linking Oman and the UAE are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, marking a major milestone in the development of a cross-border rail corridor designed to strengthen passenger travel, trade and logistics between the two countries.

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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.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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.