transportation

Abu Dhabi Airports bolsters advanced air mobility infrastructure in emirate with Groupe ADP

Collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi Airports' vision for a more efficient, convenient, connected and sustainable future for air transport

Dubai’s PCFC profit surges 33.47 percent to $178 million in 2023, revenues reach $292.67 million

By 2023, PCFC had 600 employees, 96,000 clients, 400 suppliers, and 26 strategic partners

Saudi Arabia’s Dammam port sets record with 20,645 containers handled on single ship

In May 2024, the port set a new container throughput record of 292,612 TEUs

Dubai’s RTA launches AI-powered inspection vehicle to enhance rail infrastructure safety

This innovative vehicle can detect violations, restricted activities, and damage within rail the right-of-way areas

Dubai Taxi Company revenues rise 14 percent to $297 million in H1 2024

The company's taxis and limousines completed 23 million trips, up 4 percent compared to H1 of 2023

Surge in demand for industrial and logistics assets reaches 185 percent in Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Report

The Jebel Ali Industrial Area Second Category saw rents jump 38.5 percent to AED36 ($9.80) per sq ft.

Qatar Airways expands Africa network with four weekly flights to Entebbe, Uganda

Qatar Airways now offers 180 weekly flights from Doha to 29 African destinations

Dubai’s RTA launches trials of world’s first 3D printed abra, reducing manufacturing time by 90 percent

The 3D-printed abra can carry 20 passengers and was designed to retain the traditional abra identity

Ajman embraces contactless payments on public transport buses with Visa partnership

The deals aims to support smart, sustainable mobility solutions that enhance customer experience

Dubai to get world’s largest fruit and vegetable trade logistics hub

Witnessed by Sheikh Maktoum, the agreement was signed between Dubai Municipality and DP World

83 percent of Sharjah Taxi fleet is now hybrid, eco-friendly

Initiative falls under Sharjah Taxi's ambitious plan to achieve a 100 percent eco-friendly fleet by 2027

Dubai’s RTA accelerates technological advancements with AI, metaverse and robotics in new digital strategy

The Authority launched 24 innovative initiatives integral to Digital Strategy 2023-2030

$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