Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Abu Dhabi launches Waterway Monitoring and Control Centre to strengthen maritime safety

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the activation and commencement of operations at the Waterway Monitoring and Control Centre.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

PepsiCo expands Iraq manufacturing push with new agreements

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

PepsiCo has signed agreements with partners Baghdad Soft Drinks and Green Iraq to expand manufacturing capacity, support farmers and create jobs in Iraq. This comes as part of its efforts to reinforce Iraq’s position as one of its top beverage manufacturing, bottling hubs in the Middle East.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Egyptian consortium seals $6bn Oman EPC framework agreement

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

A consortium of Petrojet and leading Egyptian contractor Enppi has sealed a long-term engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman, covering ​a portfolio of projects worth ⁠more than $6 billion.

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Saudi petchem Alujain signs polypropylene fibre JV with Belgian group

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi petrochemicals company Alujain has entered into an agreement with Belgian group Beaulieu Fibres International to expand production of polypropylene fibres and nonwoven products in Yanbu Industrial City. Under this, BFI will invest SAR89 million ($23.7 million) in Alujain's key subsidiary IRIC.

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Bahri Line orders two dual fuel LNG-powered RoCon vessels

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has announced through Bahri Line, its dedicated arm for scheduled shipping and cargo services, the launch of a newbuild programme for two dual fuel LNG-powered Roll-on/Roll-off Container (RoCon) vessels, with an option for an additional two units.

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SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes, including 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets.

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Dubai Chambers explores ways to strengthen trade, investment ties with Shanghai

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AI set to reshape water infrastructure management, says industry expert

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape water and waste water infrastructure management globally as utilities adopt autonomous AI agents to analyse operational data and support real-time decision-making, but human oversight will remain essential, said an industry expert.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Talal Group breaks ground on $40.84m distribution centre at Dubai Industrial City

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Talal Group, one of the UAE's most diversified business groups spanning retail, trading, food and beverage, manufacturing, and services, has broken ground on a new Central Distribution Centre at Dubai Industrial City, the region’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub and part of TECOM Group.

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Saudi Arabia's THC orders 11 more Leonardo helicopters

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.