Logistics

UAE, China’s Guangxi explore strengthening ties in vital sectors as bilateral trade grows to $969 million

Key areas of cooperation include new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, and advanced industries

RTA awards $214 million contract for bridge construction linking Dubai Islands, Bur Dubai

This project seeks to meet urban growth demands, improves traffic flow, and enhances mobility 

Riyadh Air to launch commercial flights this year after securing operational license

Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grows to $83.31 billion in 2024 on exports boom

Non-oil exports soared 16 percent in 2024, reaching AED107.8 billion compared to AED93 billion in 2023

Emirates joins Aviation Circularity Consortium to unlock circular economy for aviation

Emirates is the second airline to join the ACC, demonstrating the industry’s growing recognition that circularity is essential to decarbonization

7X appoints Tariq Al Wahedi as Group CEO to lead next phase of growth

Al Wahedi has over 20 years of expertise in logistics, CEP solutions, and venture capital

Abu Dhabi completes key mobility, road network projects worth $1.09 billion in 2024

Projects are part of a broader set of long-term initiatives with a total budget exceeding AED75 billion

U.S. trade deficit shrinks by 6.1 percent to $122.7 billion amid tariff changes

Imports held steady at $401.1 billion in February after a sharp increase in the prior month

U.S. tariffs could constrict global trade by 1 percent in 2025, WTO warns 

Trump recently announced a 10 percent import tax and higher tariffs on trade surplus nations.

Dubai’s variable parking tariff policy takes effect today: Everything you need to know

Peak pricing will apply from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, excluding Sundays and public holidays

Dubai Land Department, Ajman Free Zones Authority join forces to simplify real estate ownership

Initiative aims to boost transparency and investment, backed by strong legal and administrative protocols

U.S. tariff rate soars to 22 percent from just 2.5 percent, highest since 1910: Fitch

Tariffs are expected to generate approximately $700 billion in annual revenue

Eid al-Fitr transport surge: Dubai sees 6.39 million public users

Dubai Metro transported 2.428 million riders during the holiday period

Dubai’s RTA to launch autonomous taxis in 2026 through Uber platform

Companies will commence trials of autonomous taxis in Dubai this year

Middle Eastern airlines see 3.1 percent increase in passenger demand in February: Report

International passenger demand rose 5.6 percent in February while domestic demand fell 1.9 percent

UAE to raise investments in Costa Rica, Mauritius as free trade deals come into force

The CEPAs are expected to enhance the UAE's connectivity to centers of growth in Central America and Africa

Emirates enhances delivery with launch of Courier Express

The move aims to create a service that is fast, reliable, and flexible

The CEPA program: How the UAE plans to raise non-oil foreign trade to $1.09 trillion by 2031

In 2024, the UAE achieved 75 percent of the AED4 trillion target set in the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision with seven full years remaining

GCC’s $7 billion food waste crisis: How retailers can lead the change

The region's retail sector wasted around 1.3 million tons of food in 2022

Dubai announces free parking for Eid al-Fitr 2025

The free parking period will run from Shawwal 1 to 3, with paid parking fees resuming on Shawwal 4

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut starting April 1

Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways

Impact of Trump’s auto tariffs on Tesla is “significant,” says Elon Musk

The carmaker domestically manufactures all of its cars sold in the U.S. but imports certain parts from China

Abu Dhabi Mobility expands autonomous vehicle trips to Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Mobility partnered with Space 42 and Uber to operate autonomous taxis in the city