Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

FedEx in deal to support global expansion of Dubai businesses

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Dubai Chambers has signed an agreement with FedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company, to help local businesses strengthen their export readiness and accelerate international growth through world-class logistics, global connectivity, and trade expertise.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Samsung E&A seals $790m Mideast water treatment project deal

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Samsung E&A, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies, has secured a water treatment project worth $790 million in the Middle East, further strengthening its presence in the region’s water infrastructure sector.

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Saudia Cargo expands network with four new Boeing 777-200 freighters

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Saudia Cargo, the leading national air cargo carrier in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the expansion of its dedicated fleet with four Boeing 777-200 freighters.

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SAL, Energy and Water Academy tie-up to boost national workforce development

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SAL Logistics Services, a national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in Saudi Arabia, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy and Water Academy to enhance cooperation in training, qualification, consultancy, and national talent development.

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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.

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Stranded sulphur cargoes in Hormuz face mounting corrosion risk, warns expert

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at significant risk of accelerated structural corrosion, with some vessels having remained at anchorage for more than three times the standard cargo protection period, according to a leading marine consultancy expert.

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Acciona deploys digital platform across Mideast desalination plants

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Acciona said it is deploying a digital platform across its desalination plants, both in the Middle East as well as globally, to improve operational efficiency and real-time decision-making, using Schneider Electric's plant management system (PMS) based on Aveva PI System technology.

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Globalpharma cuts 11,400 tonnes of CO₂ with solar PV rooftop system

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Globalpharma, a leading generics manufacturer in the UAE and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 11,400 tonnes of CO₂ through the installation of a 612 kWp (kilowatt-peak) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its manufacturing facility in Dubai Investments Park (DIP).

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Qatar launches new framework for industrial resource allocation

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and QatarEnergy have signed Terms of Reference to establish a joint framework for allocating hydrocarbon-derived resources to industrial projects and supporting a new medium industries area in Mesaieed Industrial City.

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SABIL unloads first wheat shipment at Port of NEOM

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

The National Grain Supply Company (SABIL), in collaboration with NEOM, has unloaded its first wheat shipment at the Port of NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, carrying a cargo of 66,000 tons.