Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Qatar-Iran shipping resumes

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Shipping between Iran’s Dayyer port and Qatar’s Al Ruwais ​port has resumed following coordination between ​the Iranian embassy in Doha and Qatari authorities, a Reuters report said quoting Iran’s commercial attaché ‌in Doha.

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Expert-led panel to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 edition

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced the members of its Advisory Committee, which will help shape the forum's 5th Edition, taking place on January 26 and 27, 2027 in Bahrain.

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Industry experts call for stronger AI governance as enterprise adoption grows

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a strategic operating layer for modern enterprises, but with that shift comes a new set of governance, cybersecurity and business risks, said industry experts at a key event hosted by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai).

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Acwa sole bidder for major Bahrain water project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that top Saudi utility developer Acwa has emerged as the sole bidder for Hidd Independent Water Project. The company submitted a levellised cost of water (LCOW) bid of BD0.276 per cu m.

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India, Russia deepen economic ties as trade nears record $70bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bilateral trade between India and Russia has reached a record high of nearly $70 billion, driven primarily by Russian oil and fertilizers exports as well Indian pharma products, thus reflecting the growing scope of economic ties between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said.

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Almarai posts strong Q2 growth; revenue surges 11pc to $1.54bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi food and beverage manufacturing major Almarai has recorded solid results for Q2 despite the shipping woes and regional pressures. Its revenue surged 11% y-o-y to hit SAR5.87 billion ($1.54 billion) driven by resilient supply chain and robust demand across its core sectors.

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Abu Dhabi introduces cooling load standards for sustainable construction

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a Cooling Load Manual aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings by enhancing the accuracy of cooling system design, a move expected to reduce equipment and infrastructure costs, electricity consumption and operating expenses.

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Global air cargo volumes, rates up in H1 despite Mideast disruptions

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Worldwide air cargo tonnages and rates for the first half of 2026 were well up on last year’s levels with the June’s figures up 9% over the same month last year, and stable compared to May, despite the disruptions to capacity and markets in the Middle East, said a report.

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Thales wins contract to deliver multi-mission surveillance radars to Oman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.

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Global subsea technologies group Unique names new CEO

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Unique Group, a leader in subsea engineering and technology, has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as its new CEO. An industry veteran, he brings over three decades of leadership experience in offshore energy, subsea, marine services and engineering to the Sharjah-based company.