Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World, OPAZ teams review Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone progress

Thu, 07 May 2026

DP World has hosted a high-level delegation from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) of Oman to review progress on the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and discuss the next stages of development.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

RAKEZ signs deals for UAE-China industrial park, furniture factory

Thu, 07 May 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed two strategic agreements – with Magrabi Retail Group and Mighty Industrial Park – to set up a store manufacturing centre and the development of a comprehensive China-UAE industrial park.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EuroBLECH 2026 puts spotlight on the future of advanced manufacturing

Thu, 07 May 2026

EuroBLECH 2026 is set to take a significant step forward in showcasing the future of sheet metal working with the launch of the Innovation Zone | Advanced Manufacturing. Designed as a high-visibility feature at the heart of the exhibition, the new zone will bring together the technologies and solutions redefining modern manufacturing.

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Middle East Specialised Cables secures Emirates Islamic Bank funding

Thu, 07 May 2026

The Middle East Specialised Cables Company (MESC), a leading Saudi-based manufacturer and supplier of specialised cables to the oil & gas, petrochemicals and construction sectors, has announced that it has obtained key sharia-compliant funding from the UAE's Emirates Islamic Bank.

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Adnoc Distribution signs industrial partnership worth over $16m

Thu, 07 May 2026

Adnoc Distribution has announced new strategic partnerships with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Borouge, collectively valued at over AED 60 million ($16 million), aimed at strengthening industrial performance and reinforcing the UAE’s manufacturing ecosystem.

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PureHealth surpasses $1.72bn in local procurement spend

Thu, 07 May 2026

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced that it has exceeded AED6.33 billion ($1.72 billion) in local procurement spend since joining the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) National In-Country Value (ICV) programme, in 2022.

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Savola Group delivers solid results for Q1; net profit up 50pc

Thu, 07 May 2026

The Savola Group, a leading strategic investment holding group in the regional food and retail industry, has reported a 50.4% growth in its net profit for the first quarter, while its revenue hit SAR7.3 billion ($1.94 billion), helped by stronger performance in its food processing business and improved margins.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World secures Laem Chabang terminal concession extension

Thu, 07 May 2026

DP World, through its joint venture Laem Chabang International Terminal Co (LCIT), has secured a five-year concession extension to continue operating the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand.

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du, Al Gharbia Pipe Company to advance industrial AI Vision technology

Thu, 07 May 2026

du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a partnership with Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC), an Abu Dhabi-based producer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, to deploy cutting-edge Industrial AI Vision technology across manufacturing operations in the UAE.

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AJ Al Asmawi Group to expand manufacturing at DIC, plans oil rigs facility

Thu, 07 May 2026

AJ Al Asmawi Group, one of the UAE’s largest independent family-owned conglomerates, has signed a musataha agreement with Dubai Industrial City (DIC) part of TECOM Group, to expand its operations within the district and introduce one of the UAE’s first oil rigs manufacturing and refurbishment facilities.