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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman to have centre of excellence for semiconductors
Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has invited bids for consultancy services to help develop a national semiconductor ecosystem in Oman, including plans for a Centre of Excellence for Semiconductors and Electronic Chips. Specialised firms with experience in the semiconductor and electronic chip industry have been called to participate in the tender. The selected consultancy will advise on the creation of the centre and support wider efforts to position Oman as a regional player in this strategic sector. MTCIT said companies must demonstrate a strong track record in managing similar national and commercial projects in line with the scope outlined in the tender documents. The Centre of Excellence is central to the ministry's plan to strengthen Oman's place in the global semiconductor value chain. It will work to attract investments, support advanced chip design and manufacturing, and create high-skilled jobs in design, testing and research. The centre will also focus on technology transfer and localisation to build national capacity over the long term. Interested firms can register and purchase documents through the Tender Board's eTendering portal. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Strategy on Deep Sea Mining? Dig, Baby, Dig
On my desk at home is a dusty, reddish mineral nodule about the size of a small potato. It was harvested from the deep Pacific, and given to me by a friend who is seized with the idea of mining the deep seabed. He also knew that I wrote my Ph.D. thesis in the early 1980s on the technology transfer provisions in the deep-seabed mining portions of the United Nations Law of the Sea treaty. I look at that nodule, which I generally use as a paperweight, from time to time as I muse about the huge potential of seabed mining. Extracting minerals from the floors of the ocean is very attractive strategically. There are huge deposits of cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper, lithium and rare-earth metals that can be scooped up in the form of nodules and refined. The hard part is getting them to the surface, which can be done using a combination of underwater drones, dredging with mechanical arms and nets, and hydraulic systems to blast them up toward the ocean's surface.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudi Arabia and Sidel sign MOU to explore local packaging operations
Saudi Arabia and packaging solutions company Sidel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Paris, France, to explore the development of packaging operations within the kingdom. The deal was signed during the Saudi minister of industry and mineral resources' official visit to France. The MOU was signed by Saudi National Industrial Development Center CEO Saleh AlSolami and Sidel Customer Management AOA executive vice-president Clive Smith. The deal reflects Saudi Arabia's intent to attract global partners to localise advanced manufacturing. It is part of efforts to foster technology transfer within key industrial sectors in the country. AlSolami said: 'Sidel is a global leader in the packaging solutions market and a source of valuable sectoral knowledge. 'This partnership supports our ambition to build globally competitive industrial capabilities across strategic sectors. We welcome partners who share our long-term vision and are ready to invest in Saudi Arabia's industrial base and people.' The MOU includes a joint evaluation of establishing local services and training programmes. This assessment will focus on meeting the needs of the food and beverage packaging market. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and private-sector development. National Industrial Development Program industrial services vice-president Yousef Dhahi said: 'Our partnership with Sidel was established after a thorough assessment of market needs and the expectation for significant value-added contributions to manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. 'Sidel has been in high demand among many manufacturers in the food and beverage sector.' In January this year, Sidel unveiled a packaging solution built for high-speed output, using 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate for still beverages such as water and juice. "Saudi Arabia and Sidel sign MOU to explore local packaging operations" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
