Logistics

UAE, EU advance free trade deal talks amid major investment announcements

The EU is already one of the UAE’s key trading partners, accounting for 8.3 percent of non-oil trade

UAE companies line up to explore investment opportunities in new Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone

Letters of intent reflect strong private sector interest in leveraging the zone as a platform for regional expansion and cross-border trade

DXB tops ACI’s air connectivity rankings in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

DXB currently serves more than 265 destinations across six continents, reinforcing its contribution to global trade and tourism

UAE highlights commitment to building strong global trade, investment ties at ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum

CEPAs helped propel the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with ASEAN countries to $37.7 billion in 2024

Dubai partners with Pony.ai to launch fully driverless robotaxis by 2026, aiming for 25 percent autonomous trips by 2030

Pony.ai plans to start mass production and deployment of its seventh-generation robotaxis in the second half of 2025

GCC, Malaysia to strengthen trade relations through new agreement

The signing marks the start of negotiations covering various sectors of mutual interest

UAE, Oman partner to develop and operate Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone’s first phase

Mahadha Development Company, an Emirati-Omani joint venture, will be responsible for developing the infrastructure and facilities

UAE, Paraguay Presidents explore ways to strengthen economic and trade ties

Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the UAE’s ongoing efforts to further diversify its economic and development partnerships

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 13.4 percent to $21.6 billion in Q1 2025

China remained the main destination for Saudi Arabia's exports, accounting for 15.7 percent of total exports in Q1 2025

Sanad, GE Aerospace partner to bolster UAE’s aerospace talent pipeline

The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector is expected to reach $169 billion by 2037

Etihad Airways posts record $187 million profit after tax in Q1 2025, highest-ever customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction also reached a record high in Q1 2025, with scores improving by 20 percent

UAE, Bahrain explore ways to boost collaboration in transport and infrastructure

Ministers explored ways to drive joint projects in sustainable mobility, autonomous driving and digital transformation

ADNOC L&S partners with REGENT to trial high-speed electric seagliders for offshore transportation

REGENT will manufacture its electric seagliders in the UAE and provide aftermarket services such as maintenance

India tightens rules for gold and silver imports from UAE

The restrictions will be imposed on gold and silver in their unwrought, semi-manufactured and powdered forms

DP World commits $2.5 billion to global port expansion across India, Africa, South America, and Europe

DP World's strategy focuses on creating a connected global platform for diverse logistics and services 

Make it in the Emirates: Abu Dhabi set for first eVTOL air taxi trials with Archer Aviation by end of 2025

A framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office will explore local eVTOL manufacturing opportunities 

RTA constructs 700-meter bridge connecting Dubai–Al Ain road to Nad Al Sheba, cutting journey to one minute

Project enables smooth and efficient traffic flow for an area home to around 30,000 residents

Parkin launches new parking subscriptions in key Dubai areas: Everything you need to know

New subscriptions offer residents the flexibility to park multiple times a day without having to pay every time

Qatar Airways profit grows 28 percent to record $2.15 billion

Qatar Airways Cargo recorded a 17 percent growth in revenue and achieved the best financial results since the COVID pandemic

UAE trades 179 million carats of diamonds in 2024, cementing Dubai’s global trade leadership

Almost 179 million carats of rough and polished diamonds were traded in the UAE in 2024 alone

Abu Dhabi debuts Middle East’s first fully driverless robotaxi trial service with WeRide

Robotaxi service coverage has expanded to include Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island

Etihad Rail plans passenger train service launch in 2026

Project stands as one of the country’s largest strategic transportation projects, said the company

DP World invests $800 million to develop Syria’s Tartous Port

Investment aims to enhance Syria's port infrastructure and boost economic growth in the region