UCIC demonstrates commitment to sustainability through innovative excellence

  UCIC’s journey began in 1990 with a vision to revolutionize the corrugated industry. Over the past three decades, UCIC (United Carton Industries Company) has consistently set new benchmarks for quality and service, earning the trust of customers across the MENA region. Today, UCIC stands as an unrivaled leader in corrugated manufacturing, synonymous with superior …

Beautyworld and BeautyMatter release report on MENA beauty industry

  Beautyworld, in collaboration with BeautyMatter, has unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the evolution, current state, and future prospects of the beauty industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Beautyworld x BeautyMatter 2024 Middle East Market Report offers new insights, data, and intelligence about this rapidly expanding market.   Currently valued …

Packaging Design: The silent force in global market and the power of packaging in the MEA market

  In a busy marketplace, brands compete for our attention with many messages. Flashy ads, celebrity endorsements, and social media campaigns all fight for our limited focus. Yet, in this noisy environment, there’s a silent salesperson working hard on every shelf, in every store, around the world: packaging design.   This article delves into the …

Insights into corrugated packaging trends in MENA

  Corrugated packaging demand in the GCC and MENA region is on a steady rise, projecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4-6% through 2030. This growth is buoyed by a favourable business climate and robust industrial expansion in key economies like KSA and the UAE. Despite these opportunities, manufacturers face intensifying competition and …

TekniPlex Healthcare expands Tyvek® converting capabilities to EMEA Region

  TekniPlex Healthcare has announced an expansion of its converting capabilities for DuPont™ Tyvek® products to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This move aims to enhance local sourcing and reduce lead times for medical device and healthcare customers across these areas.   Previously, TekniPlex Healthcare managed Tyvek® converting only in the United …

Emirates Biotech launches with new stakeholder, targets PLA Bioplastics market

  SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to establish Emirates Biotech, a new company focused on the production and distribution of PLA bioplastics. The firm aims to introduce sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics across the Middle East, Africa, and India.   The partnership agreement was signed by Shaikh Suhail …

Canon demonstrates success at drupa 2024, secures major Middle East deals

  Canon, a global leader in digital imaging solutions, reported its most successful participation at drupa 2024, securing significant deals and attracting substantial customer interest. At its stand in Hall 8A, Canon showcased its latest production print technologies, resulting in orders worth €7.3 million and hosting over 70 key customers from the Middle East.   …

Borouge, ADNOC, Borealis partner for speciality polyolefins complex in China

  Borouge, in partnership with ADNOC and Borealis, has signed a Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) with China’s Wanhua Chemical and its subsidiary Wanrong New Materials (Fujian) to explore the feasibility of establishing a speciality polyolefins complex in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. This proposed complex aims to produce 1.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of speciality polyolefins, …

EGA and RECAPP by Veolia complete over 14,000 aluminium collections in the UAE

  Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP by Veolia have announced the completion of over 14,000 collections from schools and homes since the inception of their partnership to promote aluminium recycling among young people in the UAE. This collaboration began last year and initially included 12 schools near EGA’s operations in Jebel Ali and Al …

Abu Dhabi advances Pharmaceutical Sector with key initiatives and partnerships

  The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) is moving forward with comprehensive plans to enhance the regulatory framework of the UAE’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. During its fourth meeting, the Board of Directors, chaired by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, discussed the establishment of specialized committees to boost operational …