Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CEER opens mobile store in Riyadh; kicks off nationwide retail rollout

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia’s first automotive company CEER has officially opened its inaugural mobile store in Diriyah, Riyadh, thus marking the beginning of its nationwide retail rollout. The store serves as the premier showcase for the first Saudi-made vehicles fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in the kingdom.

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Saudi F&B giant Almarai maps out $4bn expansion strategy through 2031

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi food and beverage company Almarai has announced plans to invest more than $4 billion through 2031 as part of a new growth strategy focused on expanding capacity, entering new categories and increasing its presence in priority markets.

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NESR, Aramco partner on region’s first direct lithium extraction project

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) announced that its business segment, NESR Environmental and Decarbonization Applications (NEDA), has entered into an agreement with Aramco to execute the Aramco 2027 Lithium Demonstration Project in Saudi Arabia.

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Omani firms sign six deals with Bahrain companies at Made in the GCC forum

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Omani companies signed six commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding with companies from Bahrain at the "Made in the GCC 2026" forum and exhibition held in the kingdom.

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Alupco expands solutions portfolio with Al Hilal Stonework partnership

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

ALUPCO, a leading building solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Bahrain-based Al Hilal Stonework (AHS) to provide specialist stonework services for projects across the kingdom.

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Saudi, UAE ink deal to boost power grid and rail links

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on electricity grid interconnection, power trading and rail connectivity, while exploring technical, economic and environmental studies and expanding regional energy links.

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EMSTEEL Group wins EcoVadis Platinum Medal

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials manufacturers, has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, advancing from Bronze in 2025 to Platinum in 2026.

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AI boom has become a powerful driver of global trade, says report

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world trade strong momentum at a time of higher tariffs and geopolitical conflicts, says a new report on global trade.

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IMI, Lamprell partner on offshore structures manufacturing at Ras Al-Khair

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

International Maritime Industries (IMI) and Lamprell have signed an agreement to manufacture offshore structures, including production platforms and jackets, at IMI’s shipyard in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia.

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Numou, Comera tie up to expand financing, payment

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, and Comera Financial Holding (CFH) have signed a deal to expand access to financing and payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE.