Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE to focus on attracting FDI into advanced manufacturing

Thu, 07 May 2026

Attracting international capital into advanced manufacturing is central to the UAE's long-term economic vision, said Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment.

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ROX to set up Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre for luxury vehicles in KEZAD

Thu, 07 May 2026

ROX, a premium automotive manufacturer specialising in intelligent new energy vehicle, has announced a strategic agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group to establish the Middle East’s first Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre for luxury vehicles.

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Mubadala buys minority stake in Power Factors

Thu, 07 May 2026

Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced a significant minority investment in Power Factors, a leading renewable energy management suite (REMS) provider, alongside existing investor Vista Equity Partners.

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EDGE awards $54.4m contract to cable harness manufacturer ECCI

Thu, 07 May 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, through its smart weapon systems producer, HALCON, has awarded a AED200 million ($54.4 million) contract to Emirates Cable Corporation Interconnect (ECCI) to manufacture and supply high-technology cable harness assemblies.

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ASMO begins construction of 1.4m sq m logistics hub at SPARK

Wed, 06 May 2026

ASMO, a joint venture between Aramco and DHL, has commenced construction of its first purpose built logistics hub at King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), marking a significant milestone in the development of long term logistics infrastructure supporting Saudi Arabia’s energy and industrial sectors.

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EMSTEEL, Gulf Cryo sign carbon capture, utilisation MoU

Wed, 06 May 2026

EMSTEEL and Gulf Cryo have signed an MoU to develop an integrated carbon business model covering capture, utilisation, conversion, and storage, creating a full emissions-to-use value chain.

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New President and CEO named for National Fire Protection Association

Wed, 06 May 2026

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Ross Ashley, a visionary executive with more than 30 years’ experience in corporate leadership, public safety, intelligence and emergency management as the next president and CEO.

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Core42 in deal to boost AI infrastructure services across Mubadala entities

Wed, 06 May 2026

Core42, an Abu Dhabi-based company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has joined hands with Solutions+, an AI-driven shared services group, to deliver scalable cloud, data and AI infrastructure services across the Mubadala Group and Abu Dhabi government entities.

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Holcim launches locally-sourced ECOPlanet low-carbon cement in UAE

Wed, 06 May 2026

Holcim, the leading partner for sustainable construction, has launched its latest ECOPlanet low-carbon cement in the UAE, produced from locally sourced materials.

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IBM, Aramco explore AI collaboration in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 06 May 2026

Aramco and IBM announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance AI, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector.