Logistics

Dubai International: Why does the airport have two codes, DXB and OMDB?

Why does Dubai International not use the code DUB instead?

Etihad Airways to fly Airbus A380 to Singapore, adds six new flights to Thailand

The airline's new Thailand schedule will include 21 flights to Bangkok and 20 to Phuket

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways soars with $232 million profit in H1 2024, up 48 percent YoY

Total revenue increased 21 percent to $3.2 billion, from $2.6 billion in H1 2023

Dubai’s PCFC profit surges 33.47 percent to $178 million in 2023, revenues reach $292.67 million

By 2023, PCFC had 600 employees, 96,000 clients, 400 suppliers, and 26 strategic partners

UAE’s flydubai adds Basel to its expansive 29-destination European network

The carrier’s European network already includes Budapest, Catania, Krakow, Milan-Bergamo, Prague, Salzburg, and Zagreb

Saudi Arabia’s Dammam port sets record with 20,645 containers handled on single ship

In May 2024, the port set a new container throughput record of 292,612 TEUs

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

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