Sharjah had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy. It will explore new opportunities in India, US, Britain and European markets.
Oman's Al Mazunah Free Zone has localised four projects during the first half, covering industrial and logistics sectors spanning 2,415 sq m. With this move, its cumulative investment in the free zone has risen to RO141 million ($366 million), with leased space topping 1.4 million sq m out of a total 15.36 million sq m.
Leading Nordic logistics firm, Nowaste Logistics, has become the first company in the world to install an AutoCase from AutoStore at one of its warehouses.
Jindong Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., has entered into an agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), for the establishment of its advanced logistics facility in Kezad Area A with nearly 150,000 sqm of warehousing facilities.
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, has expanded its UAE operations with two new subsidiaries, a strategic partnership with Meydan Free Zone and a growing Quick-Commerce network.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and logistics major DHL have signed an agreement to deepen their long-standing collaboration supporting SMEs, particularly women-led businesses, to trade across borders. It combines ITC’s expertise in market intelligence with DHL’s global logistics network and technical expertise.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, have partnered to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
DHL Express, a leading international express logistics provider and IFZA, one of UAE’s leading global business enablement platforms, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help businesses established in Dubai take the next step in their growth journey - expanding into international markets.
Leading industry executives from the bitumen, base oil, refining, shipping and logistics will converge in Muscat this November for AMEA Oman 2026 expo, where they will discuss issues linked to regional trade and supply-chain. The one-day event follows previous editions held in Dubai, Bangkok and Mumbai.
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.
