Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Balexco gets shareholders' nod for public listing plan

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Company (Balexco), a leading producer of aluminium extrusion products used primarily in construction sector with operations across the GCC, is planning a stock market listing after shareholders approved a proposal to transform the company into a public shareholding firm.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

dnata to set up new cargo facility at Sydney airport

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

dnata, a leading air and travel services provider based in Dubai, has announced plans to establish a dedicated cargo terminal facility at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). Once operational, the 5,000 sq m facility will handle up to 60,000 tonnes of cargo per annum.

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AESG targets hyperscale data centre boom in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

AESG, an engineering and consultancy firm, has announced expansion of its Mission Critical unit, broadening its data centre offering to full multidisciplinary integrated design delivery. Its focus markets will remain UAE and Saudi Arabia where the demand for hyperscale data centres is booming.

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Automechanika Riyadh to be back in style next year at a new venue

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Automechanika Riyadh, will be back for its next edition in January at a new venue, the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), in a strategic move that positions the event as the kingdom’s first major automotive aftermarket gathering of the year.

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Raimondi Middle East hits 100-cranes milestone in UAE

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Raimondi Middle East marks a significant milestone in the UAE with more than 100 cranes currently operating across the country. The 100th crane, a Raimondi LR273, was deployed in a prime Dubai location for a waterfront residential project alongside two additional Raimondi luffers.

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Dubai Investments keeps glass, steel, building materials ops running smoothly

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Dubai Investments has announced that its integrated manufacturing platform - spanning glass, steel, aluminium and a range of building materials and industrial manufacturing solutions, continues to operate with full operational continuity, supporting construction and infrastructure activity across the region.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz, says IRGC

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Tuesday after two vessels were reportedly seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and transferred to Iranian waters.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai South signs MoU with Emirates NBD to support SMEs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Dubai South, the largest urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group, to support SMEs within Dubai South and facilitate access to a range of banking services.

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UAE Pavilion highlights defence capabilities at DSA, Kuala Lumpur

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion continued to attract significant international attention on the second day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

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GWC posts steady Q1 profit despite supply chain disruption

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Qatar-based Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group) has reported a net profit of QR33.7 million ($9.3 million) for the first quarter of 2026, while its gross revenues hit QR318 million ($86.3 million), as it navigated severe regional supply chain disruptions.