Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

L&T unit wins 'ultra mega' gas compression project in Middle East

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore (LTEH Onshore) has signed an "ultra-mega" contract for undertaking a gas compression facilities project for a prestigious client in the Middle East against a letter of award issued in FY26, the company said.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Expo Centre Sharjah secures ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Expo Centre Sharjah has secured ISO 20121 certification for Sustainable Event Management, reinforcing its commitment to international sustainability standards.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

LG accelerates robotics collaboration with Nvidia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

LG Electronics (LG) today announced that it is accelerating its robotics collaboration with NVIDIA. LG is combining decades of manufacturing and logistics data with NVIDIA’s open robotics development platform to build a world-class “data flywheel” for robot learning.

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Dubai Maritime City records 52 vessels in a single day as activity rebounds

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), an integrated maritime services and ship repair hub, recorded 52 vessels in its dry berths on July 28, its highest number in a single day, as demand for vessel servicing continues to grow alongside increased regional oil and gas production.

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Big 5 Construct Saudi to open in Riyadh next week with over 1,000 exhibitors

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Big 5 Construct Saudi officially opens its doors next week bringing more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries together, with local and international companies showcasing solutions relevant to ongoing and upcoming projects across Saudi Arabia.

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Rabigh Refining appoints Hassan Al Yami as president and CEO

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) has appointed Eng Hassan bin Hamad Al Yami as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Eng Othman bin Ali Al-Ghamdi from the post.

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Dubai Chambers highlights investment opportunities at Bengaluru roundtables

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, highlighting the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors, particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies.

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UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement enters into force

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations.

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UAEIIC initiatives support outward investment agenda

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The third board meeting of the UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC) highlighted two products developed by the UAEIIC to support its members operating internationally.

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NBO launches SME-focused workshops in Muscat

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

National Bank of Oman (NBO), in collaboration with Sharakah, has completed the first workshop of its SME Growth Program in Muscat, bringing together entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Oman’s economic development.