Logistics

Sheikh Hamdan launches Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Drone delivery will cover 33 percent of Dubai by 2030, positioning the emirate as a pioneer in smart mobility

UAE, Saudi Arabia cities on world’s busiest airline routes in 2024

Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo feature in among the 10 busiest routes

flydubai launches new business class lounge at DXB

Modern 900-square-meter business class lounge can accommodate more than 200 passengers

Middle East aviation market size to reach $33.7 billion by 2029

Airports across the region are expanding to meet growing demand, with a total project value of over $1.3 trillion

Etihad Airways expands Africa network, launches flights to Nairobi

The Nairobi launch follows the successful introduction of services to nine other cities in 2024

Dubai announces new truck movement ban on emirates road: Key details and dates

The move seeks to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety

Logisty: New app launched for freight booking and tracking services in Dubai

This platform provides transport services, manages fleets, and offers on-demand booking and tracking

Riyadh Metro: New lines connect key locations in the capital

Five out of the six metro lines are fully operational 

Dubai’s Parkin to enter Saudi Arabia market

Parkin and SCSC will seek collaborations with municipalities, real estate developers, shopping centres, hotels, and other venues

Boeing invests $1 billion to boost 787 Dreamliner production in South Carolina

The expansion will generate 500 jobs and is projected to be operational by early 2027 

Etihad Airways passenger traffic surges over 30 percent to 16.8 million by November 2024

Etihad Airways grew its operating fleet size from 83 aircraft in November last year to 97 last month

Saudi Arabia, UK to increase bilateral trade to $38 billion by 2030

The two sides welcomed the significant progress made on the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquires 15 percent stake in Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport was ranked as the world’s second busiest international airport in December

Arab Health contributed $269.7 million to Dubai’s economy during 2024 edition

Tourism and hospitality benefited from the major healthcare event, with 2024 accommodation spending over $56.2 million

Emirates wins four ‘world’s leading airline’ awards at 2024 World Travel Awards

The airline also won the Best Airline App Worldwide and Best Airline App in the Middle East titles at the World Travel Tech Awards 2024

Dubai: New road connections to enhance accessibility and traffic flow in 19 key residential areas

This initiative includes traffic enhancements, roadside parking, improved sidewalks, and upgraded street lighting

Etihad Airways, Air Seychelles partner to boost global flight network

The airlines will collaborate on six flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Mahe starting May 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on East Midfield Cargo Terminal at Zayed International

Terminal to integrate seamlessly with the Logistics Free Trade Zone's existing infrastructure, particularly Al Falah District

UAE, Eurasian Economic Union conclude CEPA negotiations

In the first half of 2024, the UAE shared non-oil trade worth $13.7 billion with the bloc

AD Ports Group assigned new A1 Credit Rating by Moody’s

The A1 rating is the fifth-highest on Moody’s scale, indicating upper-medium investment grade and low credit risk 

Abu Dhabi Customs launches 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

Plan focuses on employing advanced and modern technologies, particularly blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning

Global airline revenue to cross $1 trillion in 2025: Report

Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 billion in 2025, a 6.7 percent rise compared to 2024