transportation

Dubai residents can now book minibus rides online with RTA’s new Bus Pooling Initiative

The service provides passengers with options for single trips or weekly and monthly subscriptions

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

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

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 

RTA completes rail grinding and overhauls 79 Dubai Metro trains

This initiative enhances the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of Dubai Metro, aligning with RTA’s Strategic Plan 2030

Global trade set to reach record $33 trillion in 2024: UNCTAD

This represents a 3.3 percent annual growth rate, showcasing the resilience of international trade amid ongoing challenges

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC LTS signs definitive agreement to acquire 70 percent equity stake in Emdad

The acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, will allow NMDC to expand into oilfield services

Abu Dhabi passengers can now book self-driving car rides on Uber

Services will first be available in Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and routes to and from Zayed International Airport

dnata Logistics breaks ground on $27.2 million Dubai South warehouse

The new warehouse will handle 400,000 tons of cargo annually, boosting storage capacity by 50 percent and creating over 50 jobs 

Dubai CommerCity launches autonomous delivery robots trial for enhanced last-mile logistics

The free zone will designate areas for robot parking and charging during the trial to enable seamless operations 

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

Universal AI adoption to increase global real trade growth by 14 percent by 2040, says WTO

By enhancing trade logistics, overcoming language barriers, and minimizing search and match costs, AI can make trade more efficient