Logistics

Business restructuring, tax and compliance: Free zone updates

The Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 allows for free zone companies to establish a branch in Dubai mainland

Dubai’s PCFC launches comprehensive AI strategy, targets becoming fully integrated smart entity

The corporation aims to launch smart systems for the Dubai Maritime Authority by June 2025

U.S. solar panel tariffs could reach 3,521 percent to combat Chinese subsidies

Decision follows nearly a year of anti-dumping investigations by U.S. solar manufacturers

Sharjah to waive 10-year-old traffic violations for a fee of AED1,000

The decision stipulates a fee of AED1,000 for submitting a request to waive traffic violations

Qatar Airways Cargo to launch global cargo joint business with IAG Cargo, MASkargo 

The three companies are working on developing industry-leading harmonized safety and security standards for their customers

Abu Dhabi sees 81 percent rise in EVs with 10,013 registered

The emirate expanded public charging stations to 313 amid surging EV demand

Top airport performances in Saudi Arabia for March 2025: GACA report

King Fahd Airport achieved 91 percent compliance in the latest rankings

UAE launches new initiative to enhance EV charging experience for drivers

Initiative aims to cut over 100,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030, supporting a low-emission future

Dubai Airports wins operational excellence award for deploying cutting-edge technologies in DXB and DWC

Dubai Airports continues to deliver world-class service in one of the most complex and high-traffic airport environments globally

Tariff battles cause Boeing 737 MAX jets to turn back from China

The 737 MAX 8 landed in Guam on Monday after leaving Boeing's Zhoushan center

Dubai Taxi Company to deploy 200 EVs from Tesla rival BYD in push for 2040 electric fleet target

Deal supports company's ambitious goal of converting its entire fleet to electric vehicles by 2040

Dubai set to launch autonomous taxi service with 50 experimental vehicles

Vehicles are equipped with 40 sensors and detectors to ensure the highest standards of automation and safety

UAE foreign trade hits $1.42 trillion in 2024, up from $952.9 billion in 2021: WTO

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE prioritizes openness and connectivity, becoming a vital global economic link

Emirates advises early check-in as 300,000 travelers expected at Terminal 3

Travelers should drop off bags early or check in to access Immigration and biometric gates quickly

Japan’s trade surplus with U.S. reaches $63 billion by March end 

March 2025 sees Japan's trade surplus rise to $4 billion amid export growth

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim arrives in Russia: Investment, energy cooperation in focus

Qatar's Ambassador to Russia said that the talks will focus on bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields

Dubai’s RTA launches pilot of next-gen electric bus on Route F13

When fully charged, the bus can travel up to 370 km and has a total capacity of 76 passengers

UAE: Aviation sector contributes $92 billion to economy as airfares dip 35 percent

Tourism, supported by aviation, contributes $22 billion to the UAE’s GDP and employs 297,300 people

AD Ports Group launches first LNG bunkering operation in Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port

The MSC Thais received LNG fuel from the Green Zeebrugge in a simultaneous STS operation

Dubai’s MBRAH completes first phase of aerospace supply chain zone spanning 1.29 million square feet

Further expansion is underway, with 1,721,000 square feet of new facilities currently under development

Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League nations grows 6.2 percent to $23.4 billion in Q4 2024

Saudi Arabia's trade surplus with Arab League countries significantly increased to SAR30.461 billion in Q4 2024

Oman: Passenger traffic at Sultanate’s airports surpasses 2.5 million by February

Muscat International Airport carried 2,280,280 passengers by Feb 2025, down 7.5 percent from 2024

Sheikh Hamdan reviews ongoing operations, improvements at DXB Terminal 3

H.H. received updates on workflow efficiency, traveler services, and projects enhancing passenger comfort