The GCC computer and electronic products manufacturing industry has achieved significant growth in the past few years, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) posting 4.8 per cent since 2011, a report said.

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) said work is progressing well on the Barakah nuclear power project in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with about 70 per cent of the construction completed at all the four units of the plant.

Ericsson will demonstrate a variety of its Smart grid, utilities, cloud and sustainability solutions as it take part in the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) 2016 in Dubai next month.

Major Italian food and drink companies will participate at Dubai World Trade Centre's (DWTC) trio of specialist food events later this year, following a partnership deal between DWTC and Italian Trade Agency (ICE).

UK-based brand consultancy Industry has appointed Abdullah J Wallace as the strategic advisor for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, based in Bahrain.

Technology investment firm, C5, has launched its Cloud 10 technology accelerator programme (Scalerator)’, the region's first disruptive technologies growth platform in partnership with Tamkeen and Bahrain’s Economic Development Board.

Jotun, a leader in marine antifouling coatings, said the recent European Union (EU) approval for the use of copper in marine antifoulings will ensure continued delivery of powerful benefits for both the shipping industry and environment.

Bahrain-based Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE) has set October 17 as the last date for casting votes for the best stand at the 3Gs show - Gulf Construction Expo (formerly called gulf BID), The Gulf Property Show and gulfInteriors.

UAE-based Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) said it has won top industry awards in two categories at the 107th International District Energy Association (Idea) annual conference and trade show held recently in Minnesota, US.

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone in the UAE capital, has won ISO 10002:2014 certification in customer feedback management system.

Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (Emac), a first-of-its-kind entity in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, has started operations from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Manufacturing output continued to expand at a solid rate across the United Kingdom, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) monthly Industrial Trends Survey.