The International Trade Centre (ITC) said disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing on global trade, exposing the vulnerability of supplies of energy and fertilisers to one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. LNG exports plunged 95%, while urea was down 83%.
UAE-based port operator Gulftainer has unveiled its bold new strategy to expand beyond terminal operations into an integrated trade infrastructure company by combining ports, shipping, inland logistics and digital supply chain services across key trade corridors.
Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that all maritime navigation activities can now resume normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships.
Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi has announced that it has launched a guidebook aimed at helping international maritime companies and entrepreneurs establish and expand their operations in the emirate, highlighting the capital's competitive advantages and business opportunities in the sector.
Mintra has launched two AI training courses ahead of the EU AI Act taking effect on August 1, 2026, helping organisations improve governance, compliance and responsible AI adoption across industries, including maritime and offshore sectors.
Bahrain and the European Union (EU) pledged closer co-operation on regional security and maritime stability while launching negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement, following talks between senior officials at the GCC-EU Regional Security Cooperation Forum.
The United States Central Command (Centcom) has announced that 121 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been redirected since the start of the US blockade of Iranian ports.
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain Polytechnic to strengthen cooperation in the areas of education, training, and applied research.
Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to expand their partnership on next-generation maritime battery technologies.
Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced the full return of maritime navigation for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Sunday. The sailing is allowed all day long for maritime vessels licensed for fishing activity, as per its previous announcement, said a report.
