Sidara, the Dubai-based engineering firm has successfully completed the acquisition of the multinational engineering and consulting company Wood Group. The move is in line with Sidara’s long-term strategic ambition of expanding and elevating its energy offering to clients worldwide.

Chemspec Europe, claimed to be the leading cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, is scheduled to take place on May 6-7, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. This year, the event is expected to carry out new and improved initiatives to maximize business outcomes.

Intelligent, innovative and super-efficient technologies which can ease complicated processes such as drug discovery & development as well as optimize production processes are a boon for the pharmaceutical industry. These new technologies can also help to save costs and precious time for the sector.

With the SIL version of the Tigron actuator, Auma presents an explosion-proof electric actuator for the highest safety requirements up to SIL 3. Up to four different safety functions allow the actuator to be flexibly configured for a wide range of requirements.

Malema’s new M-2300 Series high-purity inline straight tube ultrasonic flow meter has been launched globally. The Series combines precise flow measurement with seamless integration and optimized space efficiency.

With an aim to further strengthen its Global Business Services and better meet the evolving needs of BASF’s businesses and significantly improve cost efficiency, BASF has decided to bundle its finance and HR services in a new global Hub in India.

Dedicated policies and initiatives encouraging the use of clean, sustainable and smart technologies are already being implemented across the Middle East. These revolutionary changes are all set to empower the region.

Aramco collaborated with Pasqal to deploy Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer and the Middle East's first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications. The move marks a crucial step in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials, and industrial sectors in the Middle East.

Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology pilots BIM workflows to deliver a seawater desalination project for Wanhua Chemical. The engineering company made use of Bentley’s open applications to shorten design by 50 % while supporting intelligent plant operations.

Borouge in partnership with Honeywell has successfully completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility in the UAE. The move will support Adnoc’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.