DP World has announced the deployment of 17 new Automated Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (AeRTG) cranes at its South Container Terminal in Jeddah port as part of its plan to boost operational efficiency, strengthen cargo-handling and reduce emissions. These AeRTGs can cut annual CO₂ emissions per crane by 64%.
Dubai Chambers has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with major Chinese business associations, the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association (GBAIEA) and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance (GBA Entrepreneurs Alliance).
Some 19,327 business licences were issued and renewed in Sharjah in the third quarter of 2026, comprising 1,738 new licences and 17,589 renewals, with the combined total recording 5% growth.
Saudi-based Advanced Building Industries Company (Senaat) has announced that its key subsidiary, Zamil Steel, has been awarded a major contract to provide fabrication, supply and installation of structural steelworks and metal façades for the National Tennis Center in Qiddiya City, Riyadh.
Dewa International has signed four MoUs with EDF Power Solutions, China Energy International Group, Capital Dynamics and Tata Consultancy Services to explore partnerships in clean energy investments, project delivery, infrastructure development and technology, supporting global expansion and sustainable growth.
Hansgrohe, one of the leading companies in the global bath and kitchen industry, celebrated two landmark milestones with an exclusive event at SARA Riyadh: the opening of the first AXOR Space featuring luxury bathroom solutions in the Saudi capital and the company's 125th anniversary.
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, has launched the Industrial Ideas Development Programme.
The global water equation is evolving, driven by climate change, urban growth and rising demand, said industry experts at the 28th edition of WETEX expo in Dubai. Water security is no longer solely about increasing supply; it also depends on cities’ ability to diversify water sources, recover and reuse water and reduce losses.
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has announced that it has registered a slight decline in its net profit for the third quarter of 2026 which fell by 1.5% to QAR1.29 billion ($347 million) over last year's figure of QAR1.3 billion ($352 million) owing to the ongoing regional situation.
AW Rostamani Group has announced the launch of VerraPak, marking the next phase in the development of its packaging business, formerly Sineo Packaging. Operating from a 50,000 sq ft facility in Dubai Industrial City, VerraPak has 15 high-speed production lines with over 400 million units annual capacity.
