Gulf Desalination Plants Face Increasing Threat Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions
Iran has warned of potential attacks on critical Gulf desalination facilities if the U.S. targets its energy infrastructure amid escalating Strait of Hormuz
Water
Manufacturing
GCC Construction Equipment Market to Grow Strongly Through 2030 Amid LNG and Infrastructure Expansion
The GCC construction equipment market is forecasted to expand from 68,499 units in 2024 to 94,499 units by 2030, driven by large LNG
Manufacturing
UK and Bahrain Forge $2.7 Billion Investment Partnership
Britain has entered a new investment deal with Bahrain, pledging £2 billion ($2.69 billion) towards sectors like financial services, green energy, manufacturing, and
Manufacturing
Bahrain Approves Duty-Free Raw Material Imports to Boost Local Industry
Bahrain's new customs exemption policy allows factories to import raw materials without duties under specific conditions, supporting competitiveness and aligning with national economic
Food logistics
Supply Chain Resilience Remains Top Priority for Food and Beverage Leaders in 2026
Food and beverage supply chain leaders emphasize resilience amid geopolitical challenges, tariff impacts, and rising demand for refrigerated goods, driving investments in technology
Food logistics
Middle East War Disrupts Food Systems and Supply Chains in GCC Countries
The 2026 Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure have severely impacted food security, logistics, and market resilience in GCC states,
Food logistics
Jazeera Airways Transports 4.5 Tonnes of Indian Fresh Produce to Kuwait Amid Middle East Supply Challenges
In response to ongoing regional conflicts disrupting air routes, Jazeera Airways has introduced a new supply corridor flying 4.5 tonnes of fresh Indian
Food logistics
LuLu Group Chairman Commends PM Modi for Ensuring Steady Food Supplies to GCC Amid Middle East Conflict
LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating continuous food exports from India to Gulf Cooperation
Food logistics
Maersk Expands Alternative Gulf Routes to Sustain Food and Medicine Supplies Amid Iran Conflict
Despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Maersk maintains food and medicine supply chains via land-bridge routes in the Gulf, with some available
Food logistics
Gulf Food Security Resilient Amid Iran Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Years of strategic planning have helped Gulf states maintain food security despite Iranian blockade disruptions, with strategic reserves and diversified supply routes cushioning