Marina Inc. Printers Expands Capabilities with Cutting-edge Heidelberg CX 104 Speedmaster Press

  Riyadh based Marina Inc. Printers, a prominent packaging and commercial print house with 25-year history of success, announces a significant enhancement to its capabilities through the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Heidelberg Speedmaster Five-Color Offset Press with Coating System-Model CX 104-5+L.   Mr Hadi Bassil, Managing Director of Marina Inc. Printers, reflects on the company’s …

Veolia and TotalEnergies partner for recycling initiative in Dubai

  Veolia, through its RECAPP service, and TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East (TEMME) have joined hands for a groundbreaking recycling initiative in Dubai, marking a significant move to enhance the country’s recycling capabilities.   The partnership aims to introduce an innovative recycling solution across TotalEnergies service centers in the UAE. Through the RECAPP service, Veolia will …

Dubai Municipality launches initiative to recycle 3 million plastic packaging units

  Dubai Municipality has embarked on a forward-thinking initiative aimed at collecting and recycling 3 million plastic packaging units, equivalent to 60 tons of PET plastic, in the emirate. PET plastic is commonly used in water bottles, soft drink containers, and food packaging due to its durability, transparency, and lightweight properties.   H.E. Dawoud Al …

Pepsi debuts new logo at Ain Dubai, first redesign in 14 years

  Pepsi® debuted its new global redesign on March 1, 2024, unveiling the updated Pepsi globe logo across more than 120 markets, including a stunning display at Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel.   The new logo features a vibrant blend of electric blue and black, reflecting Pepsi’s commitment to modernity while retaining elements …

Tetra Pak showcases cutting-edge innovations at Gulf Food 2024

  Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, demonstrated its commitment to innovation at the recently concluded Gulf Food exhibition. The event, held from February 19th to 23rd at the Dubai World Trade Center, served as a pivotal platform for addressing industry challenges and exploring new business prospects.   Amidst the …

Tetra Pak, Al Rabie, Alssad co-pack 50M beverages for Iraq’s future at Gulfood 2024

  Addressing the pressing concerns surrounding food security in Iraq, Tetra Pak, a global leader in food and beverage processing and packaging solutions, has announced a significant collaboration with Saudi Arabian Al Rabie and Iraqi Alssad Company during the Gulfood 2024 event.   The partnership aims to tackle the increasing demand for food and beverages …

UAE launches Every Can Counts for full aluminium recycling

  Every Can Counts, a prominent program advocating for drink can recycling, has inaugurated its UAE chapter. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, this initiative is supported by Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown, and Canpack, with the goal of elevating the UAE’s recycling rates from one-third to 100%.   The UAE, now the third non-European country to …

Veolia and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi collaborate to promote sustainable practices in UAE

  Veolia, a leading company specializing in ecological transformation and providing solutions for water, waste, and energy management, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The MoU aims to foster collaboration in research and academia, facilitate student internships, and promote research capacity building and development.   Philippe Bourdeaux, Director of …

Ajman Municipality implements ban on single-use plastic bags

  Ajman, UAE – In accordance with Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022, which regulates single-use products in the country’s markets, and aligned with Federal Law No. 2 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management, Ajman’s Department of Municipality and Planning has announced a prohibition on the use of single-use plastic bags across all shopping centers …

Aptar Beauty launches Turnkey Solutions for Beauty brands

  Aptar Beauty has introduced a comprehensive new service named Turnkey Solutions by Aptar™, aimed at assisting beauty brands across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in product development, including formulation and packaging. This integrated offering encompasses the entire product development process, including advanced formulation support, to product launch. The company also unveiled its inaugural …