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dnata to set up new cargo facility at Sydney airport

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

dnata, a leading air and travel services provider based in Dubai, has announced plans to establish a dedicated cargo terminal facility at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). Once operational, the 5,000 sq m facility will handle up to 60,000 tonnes of cargo per annum.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Australia halves fuel excise to counter global energy turmoil

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 50 per cent reduction of the fuel excise, a move aimed at mitigating the impact of the global fuel crisis stemming from the escalating military conflict in the Middle East.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Maaden teams up with Hancock for Saudi mining exploration JV

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

Saudi mining giant Maaden has entered into an agreement with Australian group Midana Exploration (Hancock) to set up a new joint venture for conducting mineral exploration, development and mining in licensed areas across the kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

dnata launches operations at Western Sydney International Airport

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

dnata has launched operations at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), supporting the opening of Australia’s newest international aviation gateway with ground handling, inflight catering and passenger hospitality services.

Construction & Real Estate

Sobha Realty expands into US and Australia with land secured

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

Sobha Realty has commenced operations in the United States and Australia, securing land for its initial residential projects in North Dallas, Texas, and Southeast Queensland.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Air, Finnair launch codeshare partnership to expand connectivity

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Oman Air and Finnair have launched a new codeshare partnership to expand travel connections between Finland, Oman and Australia, strengthening both airlines’ global networks through their membership in the oneworld Alliance.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE group AESG buys top Australian renewable energy consultancy

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

AESG, a leading global engineering, consultancy and advisory firm, has announced the acquisition of Australia's leading specialist renewable energy consultancy The Energy Project (TEP). The Emirati company has also appointed industry veteran Andrew Mather as the country managing director.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney opens in Australia

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney, the brand's first location in Australia and the Pacific.

Media & Promotion

Merit acquires Australia's Synchro Marketing; targets automotive, Oil & Gas sectors

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Merit, a global engagement and incentives technology company headquartered in Riyadh, has announced the acquisition of Synchro Marketing, an Australian market leader in sales incentive programmes for the automotive and oil & gas sectors.