Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SAL Logistics, CIMC to explore new logistics, infrastructure projects

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

SAL Logistics Services has signed two agreements with CIMC’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters to explore new areas of collaboration in logistics solutions and infrastructure, logistics zone development, and attracting Chinese businesses and investments to the kingdom.

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DHL Express sees big jump in Asia Pacific heavyweight shipments

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

DHL Express' heavyweight shipments in Asia Pacific (excluding China) rose 16% in the first seven months after the company launched its Heavy Weight Express service during the first half, as businesses sought to move critical components and industrial equipment amid supply-chain uncertainty.

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Global energy sector heads to Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Global energy leaders, ministers and technology leaders will be in Abu Dhabi this November for ADIPEC 2026, a mega energy conference and exhibition, to assess how to meet rising demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and infrastructure constraints. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems.

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RAK opens up co-op opportunities for over 100,000 Turkish companies

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation (Turkonfed), aimed at opening effective communication channels for the organisation that boasts over 100,000 major Turkish companies across various sectors.

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Middle East Coatings Show set for Dubai Expo City debut

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Middle East Coatings Show will be back this month in Dubai, bringing together more than 5,000 manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, buyers, technical specialists, and coatings professionals from across regional and international markets for its debut show at Expo City Dubai.

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Localising auto industry discussed at Forum

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Saudi Industry Forum 2026 has discussed opportunities to develop the automotive industry and build integrated local supply chains

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OpenAI eyes $1.2 trillion valuation in fresh capital hike ahead of IPO

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

OpenAI has recently held discussions with large investors about a fresh capital raise ​that would increase the ChatGPT maker's valuation to ‌about $1.2 trillion before it goes public, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with ​the matter.

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SIF workshops examine role of digital transformation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The second edition of the Saudi Industry Forum (SIF) has hosted a series of workshops exploring digital transformation, emerging technologies and sustainable innovation.

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PIF spearheading Saudi Arabia’s push to build AI ecosystem

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia is ramping up investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, led by its wealth fund PIF as the country seeks to attract technology capital and build domestic AI capabilities. The kingdom ranked first globally in digital governance and cybersecurity indicators, and third in AI models.

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Johnson Controls rolls out new range of industrial heat pumps

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Johnson Controls has announced the launch of its Sabroe HitemHP line of industrial high-temperature heat pumps designed to help industries requiring high-temperature process heat in the Middle East to electrify and decarbonize, without compromising performance.