Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has expanded its self-storage offering amid growing demand from individuals and businesses seeking secure and flexible storage solutions in the emirate. These units, located at Al Hamra Industrial Zone, are designed to cater to a variety of storage needs.
Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) will invest RO245 million ($637 million) in infrastructure and development projects across its industrial cities between 2026 and 2030 as part of efforts to boost investment and economic diversification, said its top official.
Shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained severely disrupted on Wednesday as Iran intensified actions aimed at blocking the critical waterway, including attacks on tankers and suspected mine-laying operations
More than ten days into the conflict, health systems across Middle East are under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, according to WHO. And added to that is the airspace restrictions that have disrupted the movement of medical supplies from its global logistics hub in Dubai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain.
Aston University (Birmingham, England) and Mondelēz International have launched a research and innovation partnership to develop filtration-based technologies that can fine-tune the flavours, nutrients and aromas of food.
Iran’s attacks on GCC countries, and the resulting closure of airspace and main shipping route, are unlikely to affect the existing ratings of state-owned companies in the region. This reflects the strong likelihood that the governments will support their key operating companies, according to Fitch Ratings.
Free Zones Authority of Ajman has recorded exceptional financial and operational results in 2025, achieving a major surge in the number of registered companies compared to 2024. Revenues also rose by 17% due to the growth in the number of investors, while occupancy rates reached 95%.
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced the cancellation of its inaugural edition in the region owing to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The IAAPA Expo Middle East will now be held next year in Abu Dhabi on April 12. This comes following a meeting with the IAAPA Board of Directors.
Air cargo played a key role in supporting global trade and economic growth in 2025 as companies navigated heightened trade policy uncertainty, according to IATA. It enabled the front-loading of $157 billion US imports and carried two-thirds of global AI-related goods by value in Q1.
