Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DHL Express signs Bahrain SAF offtake agreement with SAF One

Tue, 12 May 2026

DHL Express signed a 10-year offtake agreement with SAF One to source 250,000 metric tonnes of SAF from Bahrain starting in 2028, integrating the Middle East’s first SAF facility into DHL’s global network and supporting its 2030 sustainability targets.

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DP World, Al Dahra to explore opportunities in food, agri-logistics

Tue, 12 May 2026

DP World and Al Dahra Holding, a multinational agribusiness headquartered in Abu Dhabi, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic opportunities aimed at strengthening food security and advancing agri-logistics capabilities across the GCC and globally.

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Dubai Investments Q1 profits steady at $50.54m

Tue, 12 May 2026

Dubai Investments reported profit before tax of AED185.06 million ($50.54 million) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, compared to AED184.89 million ($50.34 million) during the same period last year.

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RAK Ceramics delivers resilient Q1 2026 performance, revenue down slightly

Tue, 12 May 2026

RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s leading ceramics brands, delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, supported by robust demand across the UAE and Bangladesh.

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Sohar Titanium project reaches production stage

Tue, 12 May 2026

Sohar Titanium project in Oman has reached 90 per cent completion, marking its transition into the final development phase, said DUBAL Holding, the Dubai Government’s investment arm in commodities and industrial sectors.

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Sanad to set up aircraft engine repair Centre of Excellence in Al Ain

Tue, 12 May 2026

Sanad, a part of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the establishment of an AED480 million ($130 million) aircraft engine repair Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Al Ain Region.

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Etihad Rail's freight and passenger projects enter fast-track

Mon, 11 May 2026

Etihad Rail, the developer of UAE's national railway network, has announced that final preparations are under way on both its freight and passenger rail projects, as well as the its strategic plans for the coming years, including the expansion of its logistics services ecosystem.

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Intersec Saudi Arabia back in November with its largest edition

Mon, 11 May 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, will be back in November in capital Riyadh with its largest edition, increasing exhibition space by 40% to meet demand even as the Saudi security market is set to hit $3.4 billion by 2030.

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Adnoc expands downstream projects to boost UAE manufacturing

Mon, 11 May 2026

Adnoc is accelerating Ruwais’ industrial transformation through AED200 billion ($55 billion) in planned project awards for 2026-2028, expanding downstream investments, strengthening In-Country Value, and supporting the UAE’s Make it in the Emirates industrial growth initiative.

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ADNOC Drilling posts record Q1 profit on high rig utilisation, services growth

Mon, 11 May 2026

ADNOC Drilling, a key unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has reported its strongest-ever first-quarter earnings, with a revenue of $1.23 billion, up 5% year-on-year, and a net profit of $347 million, backed by high fleet utilisation and growth in integrated drilling services.