Manufacturing news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Manufacturing industry in the Middle East:

GCC’s $2 trillion infrastructure and industrial pipeline to drive local content growth The GCC’s pipeline of infrastructure and industrial expansion offers a “golden opportunity“ for the region’s next decade.
22 May 2026
Advising Middle Eastern clients on integrated security and operational intelligence As cities, transport networks and utilities become increasingly smart and connected, the role of security is evolving far beyond traditional surveillance and protection towards integrated digital eco
18 May 2026
Alvarez & Marsal sets out framework to accelerate industrial localization in Gulf economies The localization of industrial production is an important pillar of Gulf economies, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce reliance on imports, and drive long-term economic
15 May 2026
Lessons of Hormuz: How Gulf states can build larger resilience for critical materials The ongoing Iran conflict has focused world attention on the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz for the flow of oil and gas.
16 April 2026
Saudi Arabia’s growing industrial sector is evolving toward more complex manufacturing According to a report by Strategic Gears, Saudi Arabia is experiencing solid growth in complex and advanced manufacturing,
14 April 2026
EFESO Management Consultants help dairy facility with automation and efficiency A prominent dairy and juice producer has successfully launched a large-scale production facility in Saudi Arabia’s Sudair Industrial City following a strategic partnership with consulting firm EFESO
24 February 2026
TDK SensEI partners with Mindsets to bring edge AI to industrial markets in EMEA TDK SensEI, a global provider of Edge AI platforms to the industrial sector, has signed an EMEA-wide partnership agreement with Mindsets.
13 February 2026
NEOS Advisory: Decarbonization pathways for power, transport, industry and buildings Decarbonizing the economy is a central objective of national transformation agendas, with some sectors prioritized over others.
17 December 2025
Strategic Gears and Al Amal Al Sherif partner in plastics manufacturing sector Saudi management consultancy Strategic Gears has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Amal Al Sherif to collaborate on creating business development opportunities within the plastics ma
12 November 2025
IDG partners with DCarbon to enhance sustainability of industrial parks Industrial Development Group (IDG), one of Egypt’s larger developers and operators of industrial parks, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DCarbon, a sustainability consultancy.
29 September 2025
How Predictive Maintenance and Digital Twin saves millions in manufacturing Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies reshaping how factories operate and compete.
28 August 2025
Saudi Arabia’s lubricant market shifting gears with Vision 2030 The lubricant market in Saudi Arabia is currently going through a significant transformation, in part driven by ambitious national goals and evolving consumer behaviors.
05 August 2025
Securing Operational Technology to safeguard industrial cyber resilience As Operational Technology becomes more interconnected with Information Technology, the growing convergence is increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure across sectors like energy, manufacturi
28 July 2025
Rising costs and transformation are top of mind in manufacturing sector Rising manufacturing costs have grown into the top concern among manufacturing executives in Europe and the Middle East.
02 June 2025
HEED powers channel transformation at Saudi CPG company A partnership between a major Saudi consumer packaged goods company and consultancy HEED aimed to boost market share and digital channel revenue.
15 May 2025
Turkish metal manufacturers partnered with McKinsey to launch MEXT tech hub The Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries (MESS) partnered with McKinsey & Company to establish MEXT, a tech center years in the making that equips manufacturers with digital transformati
13 May 2025
KPMG: Advancing Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector at a crucial juncture Enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector will be crucial to achieving the goals of Vision 2030.
11 April 2025
GCC industrial manufacturer partners with Caliber Consulting on strategic journey When a publicly traded leader in the GCC’s connectivity manufacturing industry recognized the need for a strategic transformation, the company’s leadership sought Caliber Consulting’s expertise to he
18 February 2025
AI can be a catalyst for industrial transformation in Middle East Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry, providing the foundations for a new era of efficiency, innovation and resilience.
27 December 2024
The path to sustainability for heavy industries in the GCC Globally, the industrial sector accounts for one-quarter of CO2 emissions, a share that is expected to rise in the years ahead.
25 November 2024
INDEVCO Consultancy guides businesses through ISO certification process Companies that seek an officially recognized stamp of quality and excellence are increasingly turning to international standards like ISO certifications.
14 November 2024
PwC advises on $1 billion debt restructuring of JBF Group One of the UAE’s most complex restructuring projects has come to a successful close, with PwC acting as the lead Financial Advisor to an American private equity giant and other financial creditors du
23 October 2024
Accelerating industrial decarbonization at scale requires cross-industry action The world has already passed the halfway mark between the signing of the Paris Agreement and its first major deadline – cutting emissions by roughly 50% by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
18 October 2024
Resilient supply chains form the backbone of GCC's industrial sector As the UAE and Saudi Arabia shift towards economic diversification, resilient supply chains become crucial for industrial growth and stability, writes Frederic Ozeir, partner at
29 August 2024
Market overview and analysis of Saudi Arabia’s steel industry Saudi Arabia has witnessed significant advancements in its steel industry over recent years.
20 August 2024
Driving FDI into the Middle East's industrial sector: A 5-step roadmap Foreign direct investments (FDI) are a crucial source of growth and investments for the industrial sector, as well as a means to continue the path towards economic diversification.
17 July 2024
ValuStrat advises Advanced Metal Works on sale to developer Binghatti Dubai-based Advanced Metal Works, a manufacturer of high-quality steel products, has been acquired by Binghatti. ValuStrat provided sell-side M&A advisory to the deal.
13 May 2024
Strengthening supply chains key for industrial sector growth in GCC Cultivating a robust supply chain is important for the GCC countries as they undertake ambitious endeavors to strengthen large-scale industrial development.
06 May 2024
Frost & Sullivan experts delve into Saudi Arabia's aluminium potential Hot on the heels of Saudi Arabia’s decision to invest over $12 billion in its aluminium sector, Abdullah Alrashidi and Haitham Abughazaleh from Frost & Sullivan delve into the strategic significance
20 December 2023
The net zero path in transportation, oil & gas, industrials and utilities The World Governments Summit has teamed up with Arthur D. Little to chart a successful course for the net zero transition in four high emitting sectors.
02 November 2023
National KSA steel champion will bring synergies and opportunities The creation of a national champion in Saudi Arabia’s steel industry will unlock a range of mega synergies and opportunities, write Kearney experts Igor Hulak, Konstantin Lyakhov and Artem Botinov.
02 November 2023
Industrial Metaverse to lift Industry 4.0 to the next level The ‘Industrial Metaverse’ (or metaverse applications for industry) offers enormous potential value, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall quality.
23 August 2023

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