Logistics

Drydocks World inks deal for the largest floating sheerleg crane in MEA region

The crane features a 160-meter-long A-frame, allowing heavy loads of up to 5,000 tons

UAE emerges as key player in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, global development

The UAE's non-oil trade with the countries within the Belt and Road Initiative reached $305 billion during the first half of 2023

Dubai’s dnata secures multi-year ground handling agreement with EasyJet at Zurich Airport

dnata will provide a full range of safe and reliable passenger, ramp, and baggage services for the low-cost airline

flydubai, SriLankan Airlines announce interline agreement

The new agreement offers passengers the convenience of single-ticket itineraries, through-checked baggage, and coordinated flight schedules

India-UAE Business Forum in Mumbai to explore trade, investment and partnership opportunities

Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and India reached $28.2 billion in the first six months of 2024, up 9.8 percent annually

Oman’s Salalah Free Zone draws $11.95 billion in investment by June 2024

In H1 2024, the Salalah Free Zone added 13 projects in frankincense, packaging, air conditioning, and textiles

UAE, Egypt strengthen economic ties in key sectors at Arab Economic and Social Council meeting

The UAE is the top Arab investor in Egypt and the third largest globally

Saudi Arabia to cut export and import customs fees starting October 6

Changes introduced to streamline trade processes and support business operations

Dubai Metro anniversary: 15 facts you should know

Dubai Metro remains the world's longest driverless metro project

Dubai Metro marks 15 years of success: Over 2.4 billion passengers and 4.3 million trips with 99.7 percent punctuality

Currently, the metro serves around 730,000 passengers daily, making it the preferred transportation choice for many

Etihad Airways to launch four weekly flights to Warsaw and Prague

The airline will operate these routes using the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner

dnata boosts carbon footprint reduction efforts with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE

This step is expected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tons annually

Dubai Chambers supports expansion of Chinese investors into Dubai with new agreement

Agreement enhances the ability of companies operating in Dubai to enter the Chinese market and build promising business partnerships in Tianjin

Egypt-Türkiye trade exchange declines 19 percent to $3 billion in H1 2024

Türkiye and Egypt aim to increase their bilateral trade volume by 50 percent, from $10 billion to $15 billion

Abu Dhabi set to host AIM Congress 2025 in April

The event will address economic challenges through collaborative investment strategies

UAE, Jordan sign $2.3 billion investment agreement to boost railway sector

Investment memorandum follows a $2 billion agreement that the UAE and Jordan signed in 2023

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye central banks sign MoU to enhance economic cooperation, financial stability 

The central banks will share expertise and resources to address challenges and boost economic development

Dubai’s Emirates airline touches down in Madagascar for the first time

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s rarest plant and animal species

Dubai RTA completes 4.6 km Umm Suqeim improvement project, reducing traffic by 40 percent during peak hours

The authority launched 200 new temporary parking slots and a 500-meter roadway

UAE, Kuwait strengthen bilateral ties with MoUs on standardization, infrastructure, and cybersecurity

Other notable agreements included collaboration in communications and information technology

flynas launches inaugural flight at Zayed International Airport, linking Saudi Arabia and UAE with affordable travel

This new route will benefit business and leisure travelers, boosting tourism and trade between the two countries