Logistics

Etihad Airways, Air Seychelles partner to boost global flight network

The airlines will collaborate on six flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Mahe starting May 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on East Midfield Cargo Terminal at Zayed International

Terminal to integrate seamlessly with the Logistics Free Trade Zone's existing infrastructure, particularly Al Falah District

UAE, Eurasian Economic Union conclude CEPA negotiations

In the first half of 2024, the UAE shared non-oil trade worth $13.7 billion with the bloc

AD Ports Group assigned new A1 Credit Rating by Moody’s

The A1 rating is the fifth-highest on Moody’s scale, indicating upper-medium investment grade and low credit risk 

Abu Dhabi Customs launches 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

Plan focuses on employing advanced and modern technologies, particularly blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning

Global airline revenue to cross $1 trillion in 2025: Report

Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 billion in 2025, a 6.7 percent rise compared to 2024

Red Sea Global partners with Jetex to operate private jet terminal at Red Sea International Airport

This partnership was formalized between Jetex and daa International, marking a new era in luxury aviation on Saudi Arabia’s western coast

RTA completes rail grinding and overhauls 79 Dubai Metro trains

This initiative enhances the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of Dubai Metro, aligning with RTA’s Strategic Plan 2030

Dubai’s Emirates airline to see over 88,000 customer departures per day during festive season

Emirates customers are advised to arrive at the airport up to three hours before a flight

Emirates announces third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne

Airline restores pre-pandemic capacity and offers 77 weekly services between Dubai and Australia

UAE, Sweden explore strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors

The UAE is Sweden's second-largest export market in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia

Emirates airline ranks as world’s best on customer opinion

Sharjah’s Air Arabia takes the 8th spot in the overall rankings

Global trade set to reach record $33 trillion in 2024: UNCTAD

This represents a 3.3 percent annual growth rate, showcasing the resilience of international trade amid ongoing challenges

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC LTS signs definitive agreement to acquire 70 percent equity stake in Emdad

The acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, will allow NMDC to expand into oilfield services

Abu Dhabi passengers can now book self-driving car rides on Uber

Services will first be available in Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and routes to and from Zayed International Airport

Agreement to launch commercial electric air taxi flights signed in Abu Dhabi

The agreement, signed by Archer Aviation Inc, also seeks to establish the first manufacturer of vertical electric vehicles in the Middle East and North Africa region

Etihad Airways, Air Astana codeshare comes into effect

Networks of both airlines will offer seamless travel to destinations across the Middle East and Central Asia

Salik assigned strong investment grade credit ratings by Moody’s, Fitch

Fitch has assigned Salik an investment grade A- issuer default credit rating with a stable outlook

dnata Logistics breaks ground on $27.2 million Dubai South warehouse

The new warehouse will handle 400,000 tons of cargo annually, boosting storage capacity by 50 percent and creating over 50 jobs 

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport named world’s most beautiful

In just one year of operation, Zayed International Airport claimed the top spot in this highly coveted category

Dubai CommerCity launches autonomous delivery robots trial for enhanced last-mile logistics

The free zone will designate areas for robot parking and charging during the trial to enable seamless operations 

Airbus opens new regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Al Qahtani will focus on strengthening partnerships with governments and stakeholders while driving new business growth in the region

Qatar Airways Cargo, Japan Airlines partner to strengthen airline cargo offerings

Over the past 12 months, both carriers have transacted 4,462 tons of import and export cargo in Japan

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777 on Vienna route

Emirates has so far carried more than 5 million passengers on over 20,500 flights between Vienna and Dubai