Logistics

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

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

Variable Salik, parking fares announced in Dubai

During weekdays, the toll will be AED6 during peak hours

UAE National Day: Emirates honors Eid Al Etihad with an array of celebrations

Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat

UAE-China ties: 40 years of diplomatic relations propel investments, trade to new heights

The UAE-China economic partnership continues to flourish, with over 14,500 Chinese business licenses issued in the UAE

UAE driving licenses to be recognized in Texas under new agreement

Initiative aims to streamline procedures and ensure ease of movement for residents and visitors from both sides

Salik expands reach, to offer services outside Dubai

Salik’s eWallet system will be integrated across Parkonic’s 107 locations in the UAE as well as any future locations

Saudi Arabia inaugurates Riyadh Metro

The first phase will begin on December 1, while the last phase rollout will occur on January 5, 2025

Sheikh Mohammed tours new Emirates A350 aircraft

The new aircraft will enter commercial service in January

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon tours PPG facilities at Zayed International Airport

Plaza Premium Group becomes the first company in MENA to offer luxury caviar and other delicacies across its lounges

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE, Philippines Presidents boost bilateral cooperation, ink agreements in key sectors

Intra-non-oil trade between the two countries totaled over $1.850 billion in 2022, up from $830.3 million in 2021

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

Saudi Arabia tops Arab region in quality infrastructure rankings, climbs 25 spots globally

The Kingdom ranked 20th globally in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) 2024

Emirates airline to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on January 3

The airline took delivery of its first A350 yesterday