Rebound launches subscription-based recycling platform to boost circular economy

  Rebound, a UAE-based subsidiary of Sirius International Holding, has launched a subscription-based recycling platform aimed at enhancing the circular economy. The platform facilitates global connections between buyers, sellers, and partners of recyclable materials, while offering a model that charges 0% commission on trades to boost profitability.   The platform, which now supports a wider …

Felix Schoeller to open Competence Center in Turkey and Middle East in 2025

  Felix Schoeller, a global specialty paper manufacturer, is set to open a new competence center in Istanbul in January 2025, expanding its services to Turkey and the Middle East. The center will provide customer service, technical support, and consulting for its premium specialty papers. The announcement was made ahead of the Intermob trade fair …

Fosber partners with Print & Pack TEC to expand Middle East presence

  Fosber S.p.A. has announced the appointment of a new agent for key markets in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. The company has partnered with Print & Pack TEC, a provider of solutions and services for the paper converting and corrugated industries in the region.   …

Gidea PAC unveils expanded sustainable packaging innovations at BeautyWorld Middle East 2024

  Gidea PAC will showcase its expanded range of sustainable packaging solutions at BeautyWorld Middle East 2024, set to be held from 28 to 30 October at Booth Hall 3, 3-E36. Building on last year’s success, the company aims to highlight its advancements in eco-friendly packaging.   Addressing environmental concerns, Gidea PAC has developed new …

Reifenhäuser expands field service operations in MEA region

  Reifenhäuser Group, a leading provider of plastics extrusion technology, is significantly expanding its field service operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This move follows the establishment of a sales office in the United Arab Emirates five years ago and aims to enhance local customer support.   The company is opening a …

Huda Beauty unveils new logo and packaging redesign

  Huda Beauty, the prominent Dubai-based cosmetics brand, has announced a major rebranding effort, including a new logo and revamped packaging. The changes were revealed in a video on Huda Kattan’s YouTube channel, which has garnered over one million views.   The redesigned logo features a lowercase, sans serif font with rounded edges, aiming to …

Gulf Capital sells stake in Middle East Glass after significant growth

  Gulf Capital has divested its strategic stake in Middle East Glass S.A.E. (MEG) to MENA Glass Holdings Limited. This move comes following a notable expansion in MEG’s operations and financial performance during Gulf Capital’s holding period.   MEG, now the largest glass packaging manufacturer in the Middle East and the second largest in Africa, …

Ma Hawa launches Water-from-Air Bottles at ADNOC and Union Coop in UAE

  Ma Hawa, an Emirati brand owned by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC, has launched its innovative Water-from-Air bottles in the UAE. These sustainable drinking water bottles are now available at select ADNOC and Union Coop stores, marking a significant step towards eco-friendly hydration solutions.   Starting in September, Ma Hawa’s bottles will be stocked …

Badael opens second manufacturing facility in Jeddah amid growing consumer demand

  Badael, a company under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has opened a new manufacturing facility at the Modon—Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones—in Asfan, Jeddah. The facility features a nicotine powder mixing unit, a research and development lab, a quality control lab, and a second high-speed production line aimed at increasing …

COMESA and EU launch €40 million Circular Economy Initiative

  The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the European Union (EU) have launched a new €40 million Circular Economy Programme for the East and Southern Africa region. The initiative, known as the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA),” aims to facilitate the transition from a …