Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Fluor snaps up long-term PMC agreement from Aramco

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Fluor Corporation, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services, has announced that it has been selected by Saudi oil giant Aramco as a programme management consultancy (PMC) contractor to support its global capital projects portfolio.

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Shyam Steel opens non-ferrous metals recycling unit in Hamriyah Free Zone

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Shyam Middle East FZC, part of India's Shyam Steel Group, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, with an initial investment of AED60 million ($16.34 million).

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Saudi Arabia's June project awards top $7.9bn, says report

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia awarded 25 projects in June 2026 — the highest monthly total during the year — valued at more than SAR29.5 billion ($7.9 billion), reported SPA, citing official data. Of this, the construction sector accounted for the largest share, with 14 projects worth more than SAR20.6 billion ($5.4 billion).

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Bahrain's Danat announces board overhaul, leadership changes

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has named a new board of directors led by Chairman Mohamed Ahmed AlSada. The reconstituted board will oversee the institute's pearl, gemstone and jewellery testing services and support its role in the kingdom’s gem industry.

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ADNEC Group delivers record $2.5bn in economic impact

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, has delivered its most successful year to date in 2025, setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters, including venues, events, services, catering, tourism and media.

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FedEx in deal to support global expansion of Dubai businesses

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Dubai Chambers has signed an agreement with FedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company, to help local businesses strengthen their export readiness and accelerate international growth through world-class logistics, global connectivity, and trade expertise.

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Samsung E&A seals $790m Mideast water treatment project deal

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Samsung E&A, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies, has secured a water treatment project worth $790 million in the Middle East, further strengthening its presence in the region’s water infrastructure sector.

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Saudia Cargo expands network with four new Boeing 777-200 freighters

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Saudia Cargo, the leading national air cargo carrier in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the expansion of its dedicated fleet with four Boeing 777-200 freighters.

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SAL, Energy and Water Academy tie-up to boost national workforce development

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SAL Logistics Services, a national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in Saudi Arabia, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy and Water Academy to enhance cooperation in training, qualification, consultancy, and national talent development.

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Qatar says all maritime navigation activities can now resume

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that all maritime navigation activities can now resume normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships.