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Logistics News ME’s December issue reflects on the milestones of 2024 and sets the stage for an exciting year ahead Our December issue is packed with exclusive insights, starting with Shadi El Abdallah, Managing Director – Middle East at REGENT, as he unveils the revolutionary potential of Viceroy seagliders, set to disrupt the transportation and logistics landscape. In our Expert Opinion section, Dr. Shereen Nassar, Director of MSc Logistics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, reveals the cutting-edge innovations set to reshape last-mile logistics. We also tackle the complex impact of sanctions on global materials, markets, and logistics, with insights from James…

This thrilling announcement is set to ignite significant growth in KSA’s construction industry…

Jetex was selected as the fixed base operator of RSI Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has celebrated a landmark aviation agreement. The new partnership will see Jetex operate the private aviation terminal at Red Sea International Airport (RSI). The collaboration was formalised through an agreement between Jetex and daa International (daai), the operator of RSI, marking a new chapter in exceptional luxury aviation experience on Saudi Arabia’s western coast. John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, said: “With RSI, we were determined to create an airport that seamlessly blends…

GCAA has organised a week-long workshop at Archer’s headquarters and flight test facility back in November 2024 In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Archer Aviation Inc. has signed a multi-party cooperation agreement to initiate commercial air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The agreement, signed under the guidance of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, aims to formalise the collaboration between all UAE and Abu Dhabi stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the first commercial air taxi flight and establish  the first manufacturer of…

The partnership between Agility and ARDCO is set to drive economic growth in the Kingdom while strengthening Riyadh’s status as a global logistics hub Riyadh Development Company (ARDCO), a publicly listed Saudi real estate development and development management company, and Agility Logistics Parks (ALP), announced the signing of a strategic partnership to build a state-of-the-art warehousing facility at a prime location east of Riyadh.  The SAR 227 million project involves construction of 58,000 SQM of Grade A warehousing on a 97,904 SQM parcel of land in the Rimal district of Riyadh. The integrated logistics center will be built by Agility,…

The Lufthansa Group is expanding its successful tariff for more sustainable flying to long-haul flights and thus to its global route network. The Green Fares will be bookable in all travel classes for more than 850,000 flights per year from December 4. The more sustainable ticket already includes offsetting of individual flight related CO2 emissions. The Green Fares are part of the Lufthansa Group’s growing portfolio of more sustainable travel offers. As the first airline group worldwide, the Lufthansa Group has been offering Green Fares for short and medium haul routes for about two years. Following a successful test run…

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with the Free Zone, hosted an event to celebrate the official opening of the Dubai Logistics Academy, an innovative educational institution for Dubai Customs. The event included an award ceremony to acknowledge key strategic partners, including logistics companies and Dubai University. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, H.E. Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of PCFC, H.E. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, and H.E. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the…

The new business unit builds on NMDC’s extensive portfolio by adding logistics and technical services to its marine, EPC, engineering, and civil construction business lines NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), the Abu Dhabi based EPC powerhouse in the global dredging, marine civil, and energy sectors, announced today the latest step in its remarkable growth and innovation story; the establishment of its new business unit, NMDC LTS. The new business unit will enable customers and partners to gain the benefit of NMDC Group’s extensive experience and capabilities in the logistics and technical services sector that have been built over decades of outstanding…

Salik Company PJSC (“Salik” or the “Company”), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, announces that it has been informed by the Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) to introduce variable pricing on Salik toll roads to be implemented by the end of January 2025.  Variable pricing aims to enhance traffic flow across Dubai’s Road networks and improve transportation efficiency across the city, based on studies conducted by the RTA that have indicated a need for implementing a variable tariff system, and allowing for tariff exemptions during certain periods. Salik variable pricing structure #The approved system for variable pricing road tollsPeak Hours6:00 AM…

In collaboration with Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP), the Royal Commission for AlUla will work to raise capabilities in railway maintenance and operations aligned with AlUla’s mobility and growth goals The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP) have announced a new agreement to boost the capabilities of young Saudis looking to launch a career in AlUla and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing rail sector. Officially signed by representatives of The Royal Commission for AlUla and The Saudi Railway Polytechnic in November in Riyadh, the partnership aims to strengthen the long-term and sustainable development of young Saudi talent.…