Logistics

Oman’s airport traffic surges with 5 million passengers in first four months of 2024

Sohar airport witnessed the most dramatic growth with a 295 percent increase in the number of passengers

Egypt’s trade balance deficit falls 23.2 percent to $2.37 billion in March

The value of exports fell 10.9 percent year-over-year to $3.57 billion in March 2024

UAE and South Korea forge CEPA agreement to free trade, promote investment

Agreement will remove tariffs on more than 90 percent of all imports from both countries in the next 10 years

AD Ports’ consortium signs deal to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

Global demand for green methanol is expected to increase to four million tonnes per year in the next five years

Plaza Premium Group’s Bora Isbulan talks Middle East expansion and post-Covid rebound

An immersive local experience that caters to passengers across categories makes the group’s lounges a preferred destination across airports

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport tops GACA rankings: Report

GACA report assesses 11 operational performance standards to enhance services and traveler experiences

Dubai’s DP World, Saudi Arabia’s Mawani break ground on $240 million logistics park in Jeddah

The collaboration between Mawani and DP World also includes the management of a container terminal through a separate 30-year concession

Doha’s Hamad International Airport’s 10-year journey peaks with 50 million passenger landmark

The airport's point-to-point passenger operations account for 25 percent of its total traffic

Emirates, Avianca launch codeshare partnership through European gateways

Emirates and Avianca customers can enjoy seamless connectivity on multiple routes starting June 4

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 3.3 percent to $18.6 billion in Q1 2024

The total value of commodity exports stood at $77.77 billion

Dubai’s RTA accelerates technological advancements with AI, metaverse and robotics in new digital strategy

The Authority launched 24 innovative initiatives integral to Digital Strategy 2023-2030

UAE world’s second-largest global commodity trading hub: DMCC report

United States retained the top spot on the Commodity Trade Index with a score of 59 percent

Egypt’s SCZONE secures $3.23 billion in new contracts over 10-month period

From July 2023 through April 2024, industrial zones and ports attracted 144 new contracts

102 agreements worth over $20 billion signed at Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum 2024

GACA launches first aviation sector report for Saudi Arabia highlighting contributions of $53 billion

Saudi Arabia set to launch new air carrier later this year: GACA Vice President

The move falls in line with the country's ambitious plan to reach 250 global destinations by 2030

Oman to inaugurate 6 new airports by 2028-2029, targets 50 million passengers by 2040

The number of airports in the country will go up to 13, supporting the aviation and tourism sectors

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi

The airport spans 742,000 square meters and can handle up to 45 million passengers per year

Saudi Arabia sees 20 percent surge in passengers in 2024 at 111 million

Number of flights increased to over 37 million last year, according to GACA President

AD Ports’s SAFEEN Group trials Middle East’s first electric tug

Electric tug boasts a 70-ton bollard pull able to handle the largest vessels

Future Aviation Forum 2024 seals 47 agreements worth $19 billion

The Saudi aviation sector contributed $53 billion to the country's economy and supported around 958,000 jobs nationwide

Dubai International welcomes 23 million passengers in Q1 2024, targets 91 million by year-end

India remained DXB's top destination country, with passenger traffic reaching 3.1 million

Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus

The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft

UAE aviation sector sees 14.7 percent passenger growth in Q1 2024 at 36.5 million

The breakdown includes over 10.7 million arrivals, 10.9 million departures, and nearly 15 million transit passengers