Italy has become the UAE’s second-largest oil and gas equipment supplier in the first half of 2026, with its market share rising to 17.3 per cent, as exports reached €188.5 million ($211 billion), according to figures announced at ADIPEC 2026.
Arsenale has signed an agreement for the "Dream of the Desert," the first ultra-luxury Italian train in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2026. The MoU with the Tourism Development Fund supports financing and enhances global positioning.
Italy will participate in Adipec 2025, to be held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 3rd to 6th November, with a pavilion organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with ANIMA Confindustria Meccanica Varia, ANIMP – Italian Association of Industrial Plant Engineering, FEDERTEC, Federazione ANIE and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD, a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive, marine and aeronautical applications.
Raimondi Cranes has appointed Ahmad Shakkour as its new Branch Manager for Saudi Arabia. An industry veteran, Shakkour has two decades of experience in the tower crane sector and brings extensive technical expertise to his new position.
Ecomondo, Italy’s flagship event for green and circular economy sectors, will be back for its 28th edition next month in the city of Rimini with an expanded international agenda and over 800 experts expected to participate.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will host several leading Italian tour operators for the Europe Marketplace in Abu Dhabi from October 13–17. The programme will offer an immersive experience, combining destination training with site visits and networking sessions with key stakeholders.
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said its 100-strong delegation wrapped up a successful visit to Italy, culminating in the signing of agreements to accelerate the growth of manufacturing, entrepreneurship and agritech sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is leading a high-level economic delegation to Italy from January 19–22 as part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to deepen strategic partnerships and expand international economic engagement.
