Manufacturing

Manufacturers stepped up purchases in September as global demand improved, while shortages of oil-related inputs and rising logistics costs renewed pressure on supply.

The UAE is working with Gulf partners to deepen industrial co-operation, expand advanced manufacturing and reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities exposed by recent global disruptions.

Qatar Development Bank has expanded logistics support for local manufacturers, as wider Gulf industrial activity continues to draw new investment and partnerships.

Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Packaging Company will invest $10 million in a Salalah Free Zone beverage facility producing soft drinks, juices and energy drinks.

Gulf states are promoting 20 shared industrial investment opportunities as they seek deeper manufacturing integration, stronger supply chains and broader economic diversification.

Bahrain’s Industry and Commerce Ministry has signed an MoU with Safaa W.L.L. to improve industrial sustainability and strengthen the Green Factory Label programme.

Bahrain Islamic Bank and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce have agreed to promote new financing options aimed at supporting industrial growth, sustainability.

Bahrain is seeking investors to develop a multi-storey factory complex in Hidd aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and industrial SMEs.

WestPoint has opened an expanded Bahrain facility to produce pillows, bedding fillings and home-textile products, supporting local manufacturing and rising GCC demand.