Logistics

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

Air France-KLM to expand footprint in Saudi Arabia with more flights

Air France-KLM also signs an MoU with Saudia to expand their codeshare and commercial agreements

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC Group creates new Logistics & Technical Services division to drive expansion and diversification

The new unit adds logistics and technical services to the Group’s marine, EPC, engineering, and construction sectors 

World’s 10 busiest airports: Dubai International leads in December

Doha airport has moved up into the Top 10 Busiest International Airports this month in 10th place with 2.8 million seats

E-hailing platform Bolt launches operations in UAE on Eid Al Etihad

Bolt's debut supports the Dubai government’s directives to transition 80 percent of taxi trips to e-hailing in the coming years

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

UAE National Day: Bahraini landmarks celebrate 53rd Eid Al Etihad with UAE flag colors

Bahrain’s Prince Salman congratulated UAE President on 53rd National Day

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

Trade uncertainty after Trump’s election threatens growth in emerging markets: Report

S&P now forecasts Chinese GDP growth of 4.1 percent in 2025 and 3.8 percent in 2026

Virgin Australia to start selling Qatar Airways flight tickets in June 2025

Under the proposed arrangements, Virgin Australia would use Qatar Airways craft and crew to operate the new services