Logistics

Dubai International welcomes 44.9 million passengers in H1 2024

India was Dubai International’s top destination country with 6.1 million passengers, while traffic from China exceeded 1 million passengers

Egypt’s trade deficit shrinks 10.3 percent to $3.57 billion in May 2024

Despite the narrowing trade deficit, Egypt's current account deficit widened in the first nine months of fiscal year FY 2023-24 to $17.1 billion

GCC markets account for 53.9 percent of Dubai Chamber of Commerce exports, re-exports at $21.4 billion in H1 2024

Non-GCC countries in the Middle East region ranked 2nd, accounting for 23.9 percent of exports and re-exports

Abu Dhabi Customs’ digital transactions rise 27 percent in H1 2024

Authority reduced the time of customs clearance transactions to 13.86 minutes from 15.47 minutes during H1 of 2023.

China’s maritime economy generates $678.55 billion in H1 2024, up 5.6 percent YoY

The sea area designated for use grew by 16.9 percent YoY, with ¥500 billion in projects

Dubai Airports enhances travel experience with new baggage facility at Terminal 2

New facility seamlessly and securely connects publicly accessible areas with the terminal's secured areas

10 shortest international commercial flights in the world 2024

One of the world's shortest airline routes is Dammam in Saudi Arabia to Bahrain

GCC, Indonesia initiate talks for comprehensive deal to boost trade and investment

The proposed agreement aims to enhance cooperation, streamline investment regulations, and create new jobs

Kelly Ortberg assumes leadership of Boeing – Who is he and what can we expect?

Ortberg, an experienced veteran of the aerospace industry, has been tasked with turning the struggling planemaker around

Dubai’s taxi sector hits 55.7 million journeys, serving 96.9 million passengers in H1 2024

E-bookings accounted for 40 percent of the total number of taxi journeys in Dubai during the first half of this year

Saudi Arabia’s flynas flies over 7 million passengers in H1 2024

The airline also reported a 37 percent increase in seat capacity during the period

Total passenger demand up 9.1 percent in June: IATA

Internationally, passenger demand rose 12.3 percent compared to June 2023, while capacity was up 12.7 percent year-on-year

Emirates to operate second daily A380 service to Bali starting September 1

Emirates currently offers two daily flights to both Jakarta and Bali

Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit declines 16 percent to $15.9 billion in H1 2024

The decline in Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit during H1 of 2024 was primarily due to a $1.2 billion decline in imports

UAE-Chile CEPA set to take effect in six months, promises $73 million national economic boost by 2031: Al Zeyoudi

The agreement aims to liberate trade between both countries, empower women in commerce

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues surge to $170.7 million in 2023-24

Egypt's Suez Canal secured contracts worth $5.116 billion for 218 projects during 2023-24

Dubai’s RTA launches AI-powered inspection vehicle to enhance rail infrastructure safety

This innovative vehicle can detect violations, restricted activities, and damage within rail the right-of-way areas

Abu Dhabi airports welcome 13.9 million passengers in first half of 2024

Zayed International Airport alone facilitated 13,726,550 passengers, a 33.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023

Dubai Chambers, ProChile forge agreement to enhance trade, investment

Non-oil trade between Dubai and Chile reached approximately AED5.3 billion over the past five years

Top 10 Longest Non-stop flights in the world 2024

New York to Singapore Changi is the longest commercial flight at present