transportation

$35 billion Al Maktoum airport expansion, commercial transport strategy to propel Dubai’s growth: Sheikh Hamdan

Commercial Transport Strategy 2030 aims to double sector's contribution to Dubai's economy to AED16.8 billion

Abu Dhabi’s DRIFTx: ADIO, Regent join forces to develop electric seagliders for coastal transport innovation

Seagliders will serve up to 180 miles with current batteries and up to 500 miles with next-gen batteries

Archer, ADIO sign deal to accelerate commercial air taxi operations across UAE

Agreement encompasses in-country manufacturing, operations and training

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by 4.4 percent to $5.82 billion in February

Rubber and plastic product exports in February fueled the rise in non-oil shipments

Operational approval granted to UAE’s first vertiport for flying vehicles

The approval reflects the UAE's ongoing efforts to advance autonomous technologies in the transportation industry

ADQ forms framework agreement worth up to $500 million investment in Kenya’s priority sectors

Kenya has the largest economy in East Africa and is projected to grow at 5-6 percent in 2024

Russian businesses eye UAE’s market for global development, expansion

Russia sees the UAE market as a promising hub for conducting trade with Middle Eastern and African countries

Qatar, Bangladesh sign MoUs to foster cooperation in investment, education, sports, taxation, and legal fields

Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Bangladesh lately and met with President Mohammed Shahabuddin

Dubai’s RTA launches major Al Khaleej Street Tunnel project to transform traffic flow

The project complements the Al Shindagha Corridor's development to accommodate the area's population growth and urbanization

Dubai Metro streamlines travel, launches direct trains via Jebel Ali station

Dubai Metro to deploy extra staff to guide passengers on new development

Dubai’s RTA reveals plan to revamp 22 bus stations and depots

Infrastructure revamp enhances public transport and promotes inclusivity

Dubai’s RTA announces completion of phase one of ‘Services 360’

The policy aims to enhance services through proactive, seamless, integrated, remote access, and automated features

Top performing airports in Saudi Arabia highlighted in GACA report

King Abdulaziz International Airport secured the top spot with a 91 percent compliance rate

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani introduces ‘GALEX’ shipping service at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam

This service aims to strengthen the maritime connections between Saudi Arabia and East Asia

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain strengthen collaboration in transportation and road maintenance

The agreements seek knowledge sharing and the organization of training programs and seminars

Dubai Metro ticket vending machines upgraded, can now accept digital payments

The machines reduce transaction processing time by 40 percent

Saudi Arabia’s shipping services receive high marks on U.N. maritime connectivity index

The recent evaluation demonstrates a 30 percent increase since launch of Vision 2030 initiative in January 2016

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port to establish $46.6 million integrated logistics zone

The new zone will boost port efficiency, improve commercial flow, and strengthen supply chains

Oman’s MTCIT achieves 66 percent revenue growth, surpassing $77.9 million

The allocation of funds is geared towards road construction and maintenance

Abu Dhabi to host inaugural Global Rail conference in October

The event will bring together more than 15,000 senior decision-makers, thought leaders and 1,000 delegates

Dubai taxi sector sets record with 114 million trips in 2023, 8 percent annual growth

This annual trip count is the highest tally recorded over the past 15 years

Investopia 2024: MoU signed with Emirates Motor Company for cooperation in innovative transportation

The deal aims to develop innovative, sustainable solutions in the automotive industry

Dubai Taxi Company market share climbs to 46 percent as fleet expands to 5,660

Strategic acquisition of 94 new license plates solidifies commitment to growth