Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade reached a record 436.98 million tonnes in 2025, rising 6.3 percent and marking the fastest growth since 2022, according to the International Gas Union (IGU).
Worldwide air cargo tonnages and rates for the first half of 2026 were well up on last year’s levels with the June’s figures up 9% over the same month last year, and stable compared to May, despite the disruptions to capacity and markets in the Middle East, said a report.
Ducab, a leading UAE-based provider of energy solutions, has appointed Matteo Bavaresco as its new Group CEO . An industry veteran, Bavaresco brings more than 25 years of international experience across the Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has voiced support for concerns raised by Europe’s aviation industry over the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), backing an open letter from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, Airlines for Europe (A4E) and International Air Transport Association (IATA).
PPHE Hotel Group has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a new partnership with hospitality technology provider Hudini, rolling out integrated solutions across 17 of its European properties.
Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.
A severe heatwave affecting several European countries has caused the deaths of 74 people by drowning in France since June 18, coinciding with Germany recording a new temperature record for the second consecutive day, reaching 41.5 degrees Celsius, said media reports.
Leoron Institute, a leading corporate training and EdTech provider in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, has appointed Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as the new CEO for Gulf Markets and Executive Education section.
Europe will need a major expansion of carbon dioxide (CO2) transport infrastructure, including a dedicated fleet of around 65 CO2 carriers and 33 ports, to support its carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) ambitions by 2050, according to a new industry report.
EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.
