Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE tops in GDP growth in GCC; non-oil's share now 77.5%

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

The 54th UAE Eid Al Etihad arrives this year crowned with exceptional economic and tourism achievements that reflect the vision of the UAE’s leadership and the strength of the Union, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.

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Alba wins ‘Excellence in Safety’ award at top UK event

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held recently at Liverpool, UK.

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Oman Green Hydrogen Summit begins

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

The 2025 edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) opened under the theme “Bridging Gaps, Driving Action.” Organised by Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and in partnership with Hydrom, the Summit served as a platform for a sector update that confirms Oman’s transition from strategy to execution.

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Masdar consortium awards contract for 500MW Oman solar project

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

A consortium led by Abu Dhabi group Masdar has signed up China's CPECC for the development of Ibri III solar storage project in Oman being set up at an investment of $299 million. Once operational, it will boast a 500MW solar storage capacity.

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EGA, Taqa, Dubal in deal to decarbonise UAE aluminium production

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has joined hands with Abu Dhabi's Taqa, Dubal and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) to help decarbonise its aluminium production and expand renewable and clean energy development in Abu Dhabi.

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GAF receives 200 nominations for Airport Excellence Awards

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

The Global Airports Forum (GAF), taking place in Riyadh on December 16 and 17, has received an impressive 200 nominations from 23 countries for the 3rd Airport Excellence Awards.

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NAVA teams up with Ceer to launch EV tech diploma in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

The National Automotive and Vehicles Academy (NAVA), a key venture of Saudi PIF, has signed a strategic agreement with the kingdom's first automotive company Ceer to launch an intermediate diploma programme in automotive manufacturing technology.

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Worley Consulting signs master services agreement with Aramco

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Worley Consulting has signed a master services agreement with Aramco Overseas Company BV (Aramco) that will see the duo explore future collaborations in the energy, resources, maritime and infrastructure sectors across the EMEA region.

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500 to attend Women in Aviation assembly in Riyadh at GAF

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

More than 500 delegates will attend the meeting of the Middle East chapter of the Women in Aviation General Assembly (WIA), the world’s largest non-profit aviation and aerospace organisation, during the 4th Global Airports Forum (GAF) in Riyadh on December 16.

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Global Airports Forum doubles in size as KSA aviation sector set for huge growth

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

The Global Airports Forum (GAF) has doubled its exhibition space and expanded the features-rich 4th edition to be held on December 16 and 17 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC).