Logistics

RTA’s nol system upgrade: 40 percent complete, enhancing Dubai’s transport future

The new system allows account creation, linking nol cards to wallets, and QR code ticket purchases

Trump says ‘no intention’ to alleviate steel, aluminum tariffs

The U.S. President said reciprocal duties on U.S. trading partners would be implemented alongside auto tariffs

Emirates flights to Riyadh: Retrofitted Boeing 777 to begin daily services soon

The airline aims to enhance passenger experience with new Business Class seats and acclaimed Premium Economy

Etihad Airways launches three weekly flights to Medan, Indonesia

Etihad will fly to and from Medan on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise inks $1 billion agreements to acquire 17 aircraft

80 percent of the aircraft are manufactured by Airbus and 20 percent are manufactured by Boeing

UAE GCAA issues region’s first regulation for certifying air navigation service providers for drones

The new regulation includes all essential elements for certifying drone air navigation service providers

DP World reports record $20 billion revenue in 2024

The revenue growth was primarily because of improved performance from ports and terminals

Canada to impose $20.7 billion retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

Canada stands as the largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the U.S.

Dubai’s luxury transport grows 44 percent in 2024 with over 43.4 million trips

Dubai's luxury transport services carried 75.6 million passengers in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways welcomes 1.6 million passengers in February 2025, up 14 percent YoY

Passenger traffic increased to 3.3 million in the first two months, up from 2.9 million

Ajman Transport launches first contactless bus payment system in UAE

Passengers can securely pay using bank cards, digital wallets, and wearables like smartwatches

EU countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs effective April 1

Negotiation remains a possibility, as tariffs could burden economies amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties

RTA signs 9 agreements with Dubai developers, free zones to boost services

Agreements create a unified platform for approving infrastructure projects and managing public road activities

Saudi Arabia, Ukraine seek stronger economic ties as bilateral trade grows 9 percent in 2024

The two sides welcomed the upcoming reestablishment of the Saudi-Ukrainian Business Council in 2025

Qatar Airways boosts global network with 11 new destinations as demand surges

New flights will connect major cities like Sharjah, Amsterdam, London, Madrid, and Tokyo Narita

New law restructures General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs: Key changes and responsibilities

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs now has an independent legal identity under the law

ADQ to become majority shareholder in Aramex

ADQ will have cumulative ownership of 58 percent of the shares, subject to successful completion of the transaction

PIF launches first Saudi-owned duty-free retailer to propel travel retail growth

Al Waha to drive growth in Saudi Arabia's travel retail market by enhancing the traveler experience

Dubai’s RTA introduces new policy for instant access to 82 services

Service process steps decreased by 36 percent, digital options increased availability by 61 percent

Abu Dhabi Customs launches new customs center at Sir Bani Yas Airport

The decision clarifies customs center boundaries, roles, procedures, and operational hours within the emirate

DP World, Mawani inaugurate $800 million terminal in Jeddah

The project more than doubles the capacity from 1.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to four million TEUs

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

The upgraded aircraft from Emirates' retrofit program are now entering scheduled service with enhanced cabins

DWTC-Informa reaffirms commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP by $14.7 billion by 2033

The move aims to attract investments and facilitate cross-border trade through its esteemed B2B Events platforms

Saudi Air Connectivity Program introduces direct flights from Stuttgart to Jeddah

This initiative aims to boost capacity for travelers from Europe and the United States to Saudi Arabia