Maritime

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Qatar says all maritime navigation activities can now resume

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that all maritime navigation activities can now resume normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi issues guidebook for global maritime investors and firms

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi has announced that it has launched a guidebook aimed at helping international maritime companies and entrepreneurs establish and expand their operations in the emirate, highlighting the capital's competitive advantages and business opportunities in the sector.

Miscellaneous Industry, Logistics & Shipping

121 vessels redirected in Hormuz since start of US blockade

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The United States Central Command (Centcom) has announced that 121 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been redirected since the start of the US blockade of Iranian ports.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ADMA, Bahrain Polytechnic sign MoU to collaborate on maritime transport, technologies

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain Polytechnic to strengthen cooperation in the areas of education, training, and applied research.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Corvus Energy, BYD expand maritime battery partnership

Wed, 13 May 2026

Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to expand their partnership on next-generation maritime battery technologies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Qatar announces full return of maritime navigation

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced the full return of maritime navigation for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Sunday. The sailing is allowed all day long for maritime vessels licensed for fishing activity, as per its previous announcement, said a report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to $20bn, says report

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

The US will provide reinsurance covering up to $20 billion in potential losses in the Gulf region to bolster confidence among oil and gas shippers during the conflict with Iran, reported Reuters citing the US International Development Finance Corporation.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain bans maritime movement for seafarers during night

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Bahrain's Interior Ministry has announced a ban on maritime movement for seafarers using fishing and leisure vessels in the interest of safeguarding seafarers amid the blatant Iranian aggression against Bahrain, using missiles and drones, and the serious risks this poses to the safety of citizens and residents.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE inks defence co-operation $35bn deal with Korea

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

UAE-based EDGE Group has signed a Defence Industry Cooperation Framework with Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) with defence cooperation under the framework expected to amount to $35 billion.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Bahrain, Qatar, UAE express solidarity with Kuwait over maritime area rights

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Three Gulf states — Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — have reaffirmed their solidarity with Kuwait following Iraq’s submission of maritime coordinates and maps to the United Nations, which they say infringe on Kuwait’s sovereign rights.