Logistics

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon tours PPG facilities at Zayed International Airport

Plaza Premium Group becomes the first company in MENA to offer luxury caviar and other delicacies across its lounges

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE, Philippines Presidents boost bilateral cooperation, ink agreements in key sectors

Intra-non-oil trade between the two countries totaled over $1.850 billion in 2022, up from $830.3 million in 2021

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

Saudi Arabia tops Arab region in quality infrastructure rankings, climbs 25 spots globally

The Kingdom ranked 20th globally in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) 2024

Emirates airline to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on January 3

The airline took delivery of its first A350 yesterday

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

ADNOC L&S receives first new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard

Shipyard delivered the vessel two months ahead of schedule and expects to deliver the remaining five in 2025 and 2026

Emirates airline takes delivery of its first A350

The aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January

Universal AI adoption to increase global real trade growth by 14 percent by 2040, says WTO

By enhancing trade logistics, overcoming language barriers, and minimizing search and match costs, AI can make trade more efficient

Dubai’s new Salik toll gates to become operational from November 24

The new gates will expand Salik’s toll gate network in Dubai from eight to 10

Emirates adds fifth weekly flight to Madagascar and Seychelles to meet seasonal demand, enhance traveler flexibility

The extra weekly flight, operating as EK707 and EK708, will feature a 3-class configuration

Dubai Industrial City marks 20 years as premier manufacturing and logistics hub in the Middle East

Dubai Industrial City is expanding, adding 13.9 million sq. ft. of industrial land this year

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits 6th Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

This year’s event marks the largest edition in the show’s history since its inception in 2018

7X partners with Etihad Credit Bureau to leverage advanced credit reports

This partnership provides 7X access to the Bureau's credit data platform to assess its partners' credit stability 

Emirates opens its first World Store in Southeast Asia with a unique experience in Manila

The store is designed to function as a comprehensive destination where customers can discover Emirates’ top-tier products and services

Etihad Airways reports $381 million profit after tax for first nine months of 2024

The carrier achieved 21 percent revenue growth, surpassing $5 billion in the first three quarters

Autocraft’s E20+ air taxi: A new era for urban mobility in the UAE

The “E” signifies Electric, highlighting the zero-emission propulsion that shapes the future of sustainable air travel

flynas to launch three direct flights between Madinah and Cairo’s Sphinx airport

flynas connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights from five Saudi cities

RTA launches comprehensive initiatives to enhance taxi services for residents, visitors in Dubai

RTA is also testing air fresheners in 500 airport taxis and using AI to detect smoking with in-car cameras

DP World to provide logistics support for SailGP across five continents under new partnership

Logistics giant will also help SailGP reach its sustainability ambitions by prioritizing carbon-neutral logistics and emphasizing low-carbon transport

Etihad Airways passenger traffic surges 34 percent to 15 million by October 2024

The airline's rolling 12-month passenger total stands at 17.8 million, a 73 percent increase on the figure for the whole of 2022

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler visits China’s Guangdong Province to boost ties in key sectors

The Ras Al Khaimah delegation will sign an agreement that focuses on promoting exchange and cooperation in several areas