Sharjah had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy. It will explore new opportunities in India, US, Britain and European markets.
Oman's Al Mazunah Free Zone has localised four projects during the first half, covering industrial and logistics sectors spanning 2,415 sq m. With this move, its cumulative investment in the free zone has risen to RO141 million ($366 million), with leased space topping 1.4 million sq m out of a total 15.36 million sq m.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and logistics major DHL have signed an agreement to deepen their long-standing collaboration supporting SMEs, particularly women-led businesses, to trade across borders. It combines ITC’s expertise in market intelligence with DHL’s global logistics network and technical expertise.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, have partnered to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
DHL Express, a leading international express logistics provider and IFZA, one of UAE’s leading global business enablement platforms, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help businesses established in Dubai take the next step in their growth journey - expanding into international markets.
Leading industry executives from the bitumen, base oil, refining, shipping and logistics will converge in Muscat this November for AMEA Oman 2026 expo, where they will discuss issues linked to regional trade and supply-chain. The one-day event follows previous editions held in Dubai, Bangkok and Mumbai.
SAL Logistics Services has signed two agreements with CIMC’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters to explore new areas of collaboration in logistics solutions and infrastructure, logistics zone development, and attracting Chinese businesses and investments to the kingdom.
EuroExpo Messe- und Kongress GmbH and Messe Stuttgart have extended their partnership for another five years, keeping LogiMAT, one of the world’s leading trade shows for intralogistics and process management, at Stuttgart, Germany until at least 2031.
Schütz, a global leader in the production of industrial transport packaging, has started work on the production facility for intermediate bulk containers (IBC) at global chemicals company BASF’s plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The project commissioning is due for summer 2027.
Aramex, a global logistics and transportation solutions company, has announced solid results for the first half with its group revenues surging 22% to AED1.83 billion ($498 million) while its net profit grew nearly two-fold helped by strong growth in its freight forwarding business.
