Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and Mahdah Development Company (an Om ..Read More

Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and Mahdah Development Company (an Omani-UAE partnership led by DP World) signed a 50-year agreement to develop the first phase of the Al Rawdha Special Economic Zone in Mahdah, Al Buraimi. Spanning 14 sq km initially (expandable to 25 sq km), the zone will focus on sectors like manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, mining, and food industries. It will benefit from incentives like 100% foreign ownership, customs exemptions, and one-stop-shop services. First-phase investments are estimated at $2 billion, and construction starts next week.
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G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco have partnered to launch Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI comput ..Read More

G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco have partnered to launch Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI compute cluster located in the 5-gigawatt UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, making it the largest AI infrastructure deployment outside the U.S. The facility, expected to go live in 2026, will be powered by nuclear, solar, and natural gas, and feature NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell GB300 systems, secure infrastructure by Cisco, and Oracle’s AI-optimized cloud. This initiative supports the U.S.–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, promoting responsible AI, digital sovereignty, and economic growth.
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At the Make it in the Emirates forum, ADNOC (UAE) awarded AED543 million ($147.8 million) in contracts to nine ..Read More

At the Make it in the Emirates forum, ADNOC (UAE) awarded AED543 million ($147.8 million) in contracts to nine UAE-based manufacturers, including Al Ghaith Industries and Union Chlorine, for locally made industrial products like PPE, chemicals, valves, and biodiesel. Enabled by its In-Country Value (ICV) programme, these deals aim to boost local manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and create Emirati private-sector jobs. ADNOC plans to locally produce AED90 billion ($24.5 billion) worth of products by 2030.
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NMDC LTS, a logistics and technical services arm of NMDC Group, signed an MoU with China-based Jiangsu Huaying ..Read More

NMDC LTS, a logistics and technical services arm of NMDC Group, signed an MoU with China-based Jiangsu Huaying Valves Co. Ltd at the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) forum to explore a joint venture for a valve assembly and distribution facility in the UAE, targeting the energy sector. The collaboration leverages NMDC’s regional expertise and aligns with UAE’s industrial growth goals, with NMDC also active in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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Aldar, UAE, will be the first developer in the MENA region to use hydrogen-based steel rebar supplied by EMSTE ..Read More

Aldar, UAE, will be the first developer in the MENA region to use hydrogen-based steel rebar supplied by EMSTEEL Group for Abu Dhabi’s first net zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island, aiming for LEED Zero Carbon certification. This partnership supports sustainable construction by reducing steel production emissions by up to 95% and aligns with the UAE’s National In-Country Value (ICV) program. The initiative was launched at Make It In The Emirates 2025, emphasizing innovation and industrial transition.
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ADNOC has signed AED6 billion ($1.64 billion) worth of framework agreements with 12 UAE-based companies to loc ..Read More

ADNOC has signed AED6 billion ($1.64 billion) worth of framework agreements with 12 UAE-based companies to locally manufacture pressure vessels and cables, supporting the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative. These long-term deals are expected to create 1,300 skilled private-sector jobs, boost industrial activity across UAE zones, and strengthen supply chain resilience. ADNOC plans to locally procure AED90 billion ($24.5 billion) worth of goods by 2030 as part of its In-Country Value (ICV) program.
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest single-operat ..Read More

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest single-operator concentrated solar power (CSP) plant at 700 MW, part of the 950 MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase combines 600 MW from CSP parabolic basins, 100 MW from a CSP tower, and 250 MW from photovoltaic panels. The project also holds records for the tallest CSP tower (263.126m) and the largest thermal energy storage system (5,907 MWh). It supports Dubai’s net-zero 2050 goals.
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to invest $4 billion to build the first new primary aluminium plant in t ..Read More

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to invest $4 billion to build the first new primary aluminium plant in the U.S. since 1980, with a 600,000-tonne annual capacity—nearly doubling U.S. output. Located in Inola, Oklahoma, the plant aims to begin construction by end-2026 and produce first hot metal by decade’s end. It is expected to create up to 4,000 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent jobs, and spur a regional aluminium hub. EGA is also expanding its recycled aluminium capacity in Minnesota.
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