Manufacturers invest 69% of their IT budget into devices, software, and other technologies used to connect their frontline, gain greater asset visibility, and intelligently automate workflows, says a new research.
Etihad Rail has launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is projected to generate SAR1.15 trillion ($310 billion) in revenue in 2026, up 5.1% over the 2025 estimate, underscoring the gains from the country’s ongoing economic diversification agenda, said a report.
Amid an unprecedented industrial transformation, steel remains the foundation of MENA’s next growth chapter. With over $3 trillion in active and planned projects and annual regional steel consumption forecast to surpass 65 million tonnes by 2027, the region is cementing its position as a driving force in the global industrial landscape.
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, has launched the Industrial Ideas Development Programme.
The UAE has concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, held in Shanghai, supporting efforts to strengthen strategic relations with global markets across industry and technology.
Messe Frankfurt has announced that the upcoming edition of its major event - Intersec Saudi Arabia - the kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, has been postponed to October next year amid the ongoing regional tensions.
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will be back next year in Dubai hosting 450 exhibitors from 30 countries. Co-located with Intersec, the event brings together 16,000 industry leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge products and solutions.
Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) organised the Second Investor Meet to highlight investment opportunities at Al Suwaiq Industrial City.
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto.
