Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Omani firms sign six deals with Bahrain companies at Made in the GCC forum

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Omani companies signed six commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding with companies from Bahrain at the "Made in the GCC 2026" forum and exhibition held in the kingdom.

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Alupco expands solutions portfolio with Al Hilal Stonework partnership

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

ALUPCO, a leading building solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Bahrain-based Al Hilal Stonework (AHS) to provide specialist stonework services for projects across the kingdom.

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Saudi, UAE ink deal to boost power grid and rail links

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on electricity grid interconnection, power trading and rail connectivity, while exploring technical, economic and environmental studies and expanding regional energy links.

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EMSTEEL Group wins EcoVadis Platinum Medal

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials manufacturers, has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, advancing from Bronze in 2025 to Platinum in 2026.

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AI boom has become a powerful driver of global trade, says report

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world trade strong momentum at a time of higher tariffs and geopolitical conflicts, says a new report on global trade.

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IMI, Lamprell partner on offshore structures manufacturing at Ras Al-Khair

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

International Maritime Industries (IMI) and Lamprell have signed an agreement to manufacture offshore structures, including production platforms and jackets, at IMI’s shipyard in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia.

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Numou, Comera tie up to expand financing, payment

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, and Comera Financial Holding (CFH) have signed a deal to expand access to financing and payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi Chamber and FICCI sign agreement

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have signed a cooperation agreement.

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Geotechnical experts to tackle complex ground engineering challenges at Riyadh summit

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Leading geotechnical experts, project owners, contractors, consultants and technology providers will be at the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference 2026 in Riyadh to address the increasingly complex ground engineering requirements behind Saudi Arabia and Mena’s ambitious infrastructure, mining and giga-projects.

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Utilities shift investment focus toward grid resilience, AI: IFS study

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Global energy and utilities companies are shifting investment priorities as aging infrastructure, rising demand and reliability concerns mount. An IFS study finds utilities increasingly prioritising grid resilience, energy storage, asset management and Industrial AI.