Logistics

UAE to host major global events in September: All you need to know

The DIFC will host the inaugural Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah

UAE oil imports to Japan reach 31.07 million barrels in July 2024, 49.1 percent of total

Arab oil made up 97.8 percent of Japan's imports, totaling 61.92 million barrels

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system for people of determination

Initiative falls in line with ongoing efforts to support the nation's drive toward sustainability and digital transformation

Dubai RTA opens two new major bridges on Al Khail Road, travel time to be cut by 30 percent

These newly completed bridges stretch 1,350 meters and can accommodate approximately 8,000 vehicles per hour

DP World’s Jebel Ali sets new record with 1.4 million TEUs in July 2024

In H1 2024, the port handled 7.3 million TEUs, a 3.9 percent YoY increase

Emirates doubles partnership connectivity, expands to 1,700 cities beyond its network

Airline delivers additional travel choices alongside 31 codeshare, 118 interline, and 13 rail and helicopter services partners

Global air cargo demand up 13.6 percent in July 2024, eighth month of double-digit growth: IATA

Air cargo demand reached record highs year-to-date in July, with robust growth across all regions, says director general

Red Sea Global launches Saudi Arabia’s second water aerodrome at Shebara resort

Last year, Red Sea Global secured the first operating license for a water aerodrome in Saudi Arabia at Ummahat Island

UAE’s AD Ports climbs to 19th place in 2024 global rankings: Report

The port operator expanded to 33 terminals across 8 countries in 2024

Qatar achieves $5.51 billion in trade surplus in July 2024, total exports reach $8.28 billion

Import levels rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $2.77 billion

Türkiye’s foreign trade deficit falls 41.8 percent to $7.3 billion in July

In July 2024, the main partner country for Türkiye's exports was Germany with an export value of $1.752 billion

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise acquires 23 aircraft for $1.1 billion

The portfolio has an average age of 3.4 years, a lease term of 8.8 years, and serves 13 airlines in 9 countries

$15 million solar power plant to be established in Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD facility

This 27,000 square metre project is part of KEZAD's ongoing efforts to develop innovative clean energy environments

Saudi Arabia’s flynas expands UAE network with 8 new routes starting September 1

Expansion makes flynas the only Saudi airline serving the major four airports in the UAE with more than 20 daily flights

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label to promote sustainable business practices

The label helps organizations assess their ESG preparedness and maturity, earn recognition, and drive business growth

UAE carriers boost global reach to 606 destinations, targeting 140 million passengers

This represents a 3.4 percent increase from the 586 destinations served at the end of 2023

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reaches record $379.81 billion in H1 2024


The country’s key exports like gold, jewelry, and metals have driven strong non-oil export growth, Al Zeyoudi says

ADAFZ, MSM Logistic break ground on $23 million strategic logistics project in Abu Dhabi’s Al Falah District

28,623-square-meter development to offer flexible storage solutions for local and international logistics businesses

UAE’s AD Ports Group embraces digitalization, big data to optimize smart operations

The Group's experts address industry challenges like software interoperability, cybersecurity, and change resistance

Dubai Business Forum – China: Dubai Chambers, CCPIT Beijing partner to bolster trade relations, bilateral ties

Agreement supports CCPIT Beijing’s member companies in establishing and expanding their investments in Dubai

Growing Saudi-China ties to facilitate renminbi-based oil trade between the two countries, says S&P

China's trade with the Middle East has more than tripled over the last 20 years, a key factor in the potential for broader use of the renminbi by Gulf states