Logistics

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

Aluminum and iron ore drive Bahrain’s $894.31 million export surge in July 2024

China emerged as the leading import partner, contributing BHD73 million (16 percent) to Bahrain's import basket

Dubai’s DXB to serve 3.43 million passengers between August 21 and September 2

The airport forecasts September 1 to be the peak day, accommodating 291,000 passengers

UAE travel: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes 3 new IndiGo routes to India

The expansion boosts Abu Dhabi-India connectivity, bringing the total number of IndiGo-operated routes to 13

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport sets new record high in July with 4.73 million passengers

The airport set a previous record for the busiest month in January 2024, when it served 4.5 million passengers

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport: Four world-class design and engineering firms to lead development

New master plan includes several terminals, six runways, and a multi-asset real estate area