Logistics

Abu Dhabi completes key mobility, road network projects worth $1.09 billion in 2024

Projects are part of a broader set of long-term initiatives with a total budget exceeding AED75 billion

U.S. trade deficit shrinks by 6.1 percent to $122.7 billion amid tariff changes

Imports held steady at $401.1 billion in February after a sharp increase in the prior month

U.S. tariffs could constrict global trade by 1 percent in 2025, WTO warns 

Trump recently announced a 10 percent import tax and higher tariffs on trade surplus nations.

Dubai’s variable parking tariff policy takes effect today: Everything you need to know

Peak pricing will apply from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, excluding Sundays and public holidays

Dubai Land Department, Ajman Free Zones Authority join forces to simplify real estate ownership

Initiative aims to boost transparency and investment, backed by strong legal and administrative protocols

U.S. tariff rate soars to 22 percent from just 2.5 percent, highest since 1910: Fitch

Tariffs are expected to generate approximately $700 billion in annual revenue

Eid al-Fitr transport surge: Dubai sees 6.39 million public users

Dubai Metro transported 2.428 million riders during the holiday period

Dubai’s RTA to launch autonomous taxis in 2026 through Uber platform

Companies will commence trials of autonomous taxis in Dubai this year

Middle Eastern airlines see 3.1 percent increase in passenger demand in February: Report

International passenger demand rose 5.6 percent in February while domestic demand fell 1.9 percent

UAE to raise investments in Costa Rica, Mauritius as free trade deals come into force

The CEPAs are expected to enhance the UAE's connectivity to centers of growth in Central America and Africa

Emirates enhances delivery with launch of Courier Express

The move aims to create a service that is fast, reliable, and flexible

The CEPA program: How the UAE plans to raise non-oil foreign trade to $1.09 trillion by 2031

In 2024, the UAE achieved 75 percent of the AED4 trillion target set in the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision with seven full years remaining

GCC’s $7 billion food waste crisis: How retailers can lead the change

The region's retail sector wasted around 1.3 million tons of food in 2022

Dubai announces free parking for Eid al-Fitr 2025

The free parking period will run from Shawwal 1 to 3, with paid parking fees resuming on Shawwal 4

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut starting April 1

Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways

Impact of Trump’s auto tariffs on Tesla is “significant,” says Elon Musk

The carmaker domestically manufactures all of its cars sold in the U.S. but imports certain parts from China

Abu Dhabi Mobility expands autonomous vehicle trips to Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Mobility partnered with Space 42 and Uber to operate autonomous taxis in the city

Abu Dhabi to deploy first ‘Midnight’ air taxi fleet this year cutting travel times to 10-20 minutes

Archer's goal is to replace 60 to 90-minute commutes by car with an estimated 10 to 20-minute electric air taxi flights

Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia on April 10

The launch in Saudi Arabia comes as Tesla's EV sales in Europe and China decline

DXB expected to welcome over 3.6 million guests during Eid al-Fitr 2025

The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, April 5, when 309,000 guests are expected

Sharjah Airport to welcome over 500,000 passengers during Eid Al-Fitr 2025

The airport is set to operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6th

Emirates launches new AED3 million cabin crew facility in Dubai – the ‘Crew Zone’

This initiative seeks to create a welcoming environment for Emirates’ crew members

DEWA unveils roadmap to become world’s first AI-native utility

This initiative keeps DEWA at the forefront of digital advancements and drives sustainable growth in energy