Investments in the plant, that total around US$46mn, are to be split between four main shareholders. (Image source: Sohar Port and Freezone)

Oman?s Sohar Port and Freezone have recently signed a 35,000 sq m landlease agreement for a major new copper tube mill worth US$46mn at the freezone

GCC aluminium production constitutes 10 per cent of the total world production and is considered one of the key economic drivers for the Gulf region. (Image source: Pavel L/Shutterstock)

The collective output of primary aluminium by the five GCC producers ? Emirates Global Aluminium in UAE, Alba in Bahrain, Ma?aden Aluminium in Saudi Arabia, Qatalum in Qatar and Sohar Aluminium in Oman ? stood at 5.27mn tonnes in 2015

The cable manufacturing facility will cater to the needs of users in EMEA. (Image source: Jarmoluk/Pixabay)

TE Connectivity has opened its first assembly plant in Morocco?s Tangier Free Trade Zone, marking its presence in Morocco?s automotive sector

Bristol VMD will customise vehicles according to local authorities specifications. (Image source: BristolVMD)

Abu Dhabi-based rescue and safety vehicles manufacturer Bristol VMD has been appointed as sole distributor of Germany?s Ambulanz Mobile in the GCC