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Ecomondo exhibition in Italy to expand international reach

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) international event on the green, blue, and circular economy, will further strengthen its international profile for its 29th edition in November.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE, Leonardo plan defence sensors JV, eye $4.6bn in orders

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

UAE defence group EDGE and Italy's Leonardo have joined hands to launch a new venture that will develop advanced defence sensors and systems. The JV will also serve as a platform to sell the M-346 fighter-trainer aircraft and other defence products in Europe and international markets.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE to deepen industrial ties with Italy's Basilicata region

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy's region of Basilicata to explore opportunities for industrial collaboration, knowledge exchange, and talent development.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy’s energy import to near $69bn in 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Italy will spend almost €60 billion ($69 billion) this year to import energy, up €8-9 billion from 2025, ​the national fuel producers association UNEM said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

BOTAS, Edison sign MoU to explore gas, LNG cooperation

Mon, 25 May 2026

Turkey’s state-owned energy company BOTAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy firm Edison to explore potential cooperation opportunities in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), the companies said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy, Oman sign 150 MW green data centre project

Mon, 18 May 2026

The Italian Pavilion at Oman Sustainability Week 2026 signed an energy partnership to develop a 150 MW hyperscale AI data centre in Oman, integrating renewable energy, enhancing efficiency and supporting low-carbon digital infrastructure aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ludoil Capital to acquire ISAB refinery in major energy deal

Thu, 14 May 2026

Ludoil Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ludoil Energy, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with GOI Energy to acquire its equity stake in ISAB, owner of the Priolo Gargallo refinery and related industrial, logistics and energy infrastructure in Sicily.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal expands European network for summer 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026

flyadeal has announced its summer 2026 programme, introducing services to Italy and the Czech Republic for the first time and resuming flights to three seasonal destinations from July 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will launch flights to Milan and Prague as part of its expanded European network.

Construction & Real Estate

SaMoTer welcomes 526 exhibitors, showcases host of construction equipment

Sun, 10 May 2026

The entire construction equipment supply chain was in the limelight in Verona, Italy, at the 32nd edition of SaMoTer, the triennial international construction machinery exhibition.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy to get LNG from QatarEnergy-Exxon's US Golden Pass from June

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Italy will begin receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Golden Pass LNG facility in the US, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil ‌from June, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.