transportation

22 percent of UAE’s non-oil trade transported by road in 2023, totaling $156.9 billion

UAE Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the advanced transport system has boosted the UAE's competitiveness 

flydubai Cargo, cargo.one partner to enhance digital sales capabilities, expand global presence

Carrier to raise digital sales with access to cargo.one’s global community of freight forwarders in 121 countries

UAE completes GCC railway commitments, ready to boost regional connectivity, says GCC Secretary-General

Al Budaiwi praised the UAE's key role in major national projects and the Gulf Railway initiative

Italy’s Raccortubi S.p.A invests $6.8 million in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone

This investment highlights Hamriyah Free Zone's effort to attract diverse foreign investments 

UAE’s Etihad Rail launches new corporate identity with revamped logo, strategic vision

The new logo design draws inspiration from the falcon’s eye, the silhouette of a train, and the railway track

Dubai’s RTA boosts real-time passenger information system with Swiftly’s data tech solutions

Swiftly partnership improved RTA's accuracy of the estimated time of arrival by 24 percent

DP World expands investment plans in Mozambique to enhance regional trade opportunities

The logistics giant has long operated at the Port of Maputo and recently extended its concession by 25 years, now lasting until 2058 

World Tourism Day: Qatar Rail launches metro tours, complimentary day passes to promote tourism

Qatar Rail collaborated with Hamad International Airport to launch an initiative offering complimentary day passes to arriving visitors

Dubai Maritime City boosts ship handling capacity to 1,000 vessels, solidifying hub status

DMC's upgraded lifts for 6,000 and 3,000 tons double capacity to 1,000 vessels annually

Uber, China’s WeRide partner to bring robotaxi services to UAE

Companies to launch the robotaxi service first in Abu Dhabi later this year

Sheikh Hamdan issues decision appointing CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance at RTA

This decision takes effect immediately and will be published in the Official Gazette

RTA opens two major bridges, cuts down travel time by up to 70 percent in key Dubai areas

Project to cut the journey time from Garn Al Sabkha Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Al Qusais and Deira by 40 percent

How Saudi Vision 2030’s $1.3 trillion investment is reshaping real estate, infrastructure and tourism

By 2030, more than 1 million new homes are expected to be built, with around 4 percent already finished 

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ launches Q Mobility to improve transportation services in Abu Dhabi

The initiative focuses on sustainable and integrated solutions to support the Emirate's growth 

Electric air taxis in UAE: U.S.-based Joby applies to become certified operator

In February 2024, Joby signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s RTA to launch air taxi services in the emirate

UAE, Egypt strengthen economic ties in key sectors at Arab Economic and Social Council meeting

The UAE is the top Arab investor in Egypt and the third largest globally

Dubai Metro marks 15 years of success: Over 2.4 billion passengers and 4.3 million trips with 99.7 percent punctuality

Currently, the metro serves around 730,000 passengers daily, making it the preferred transportation choice for many

Dubai RTA completes 4.6 km Umm Suqeim improvement project, reducing traffic by 40 percent during peak hours

The authority launched 200 new temporary parking slots and a 500-meter roadway

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system for people of determination

Initiative falls in line with ongoing efforts to support the nation's drive toward sustainability and digital transformation

Dubai RTA opens two new major bridges on Al Khail Road, travel time to be cut by 30 percent

These newly completed bridges stretch 1,350 meters and can accommodate approximately 8,000 vehicles per hour

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

UAE’s DP World sets ambitious emission cuts goals, commits to net-zero by 2050 with SBTi approval

The global logistics company seeks to reduce its scope 1 GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2030

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