Author: Jochebed Menon

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) attended the first World Urban Forum (WUF) Alumni meet to share its experience of hosting the last edition of WUF 10 in 2020. The WUF Alumni Network Meet was held in Cairo, Egypt by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) to promote cross-learning and best practices sharing among former WUF host countries and cities to create a legacy that extends beyond the Forum itself. The Alumni Network Meet is part of the preparations for WUF 11, which will take place in Katowice, Poland from June 26 to June 30. DMT delegation led…

Dubai Airports has confirmed that the Northern Runway Rehabilitation project at Dubai International (DXB) commenced from May 9 and will run until June 22, 2022. The essential works being carried out will see the world’s busiest international airport’s operations reduce to a one runway operation. To minimise disruption to travellers more than 1,000 flights per week are scheduled to arrive and depart from Dubai World Central (DWC) during the 45-day period, with most of those flights being operated by flydubai, Spice Jet and Indigo. Dubai Airports is working with the airlines, control authorities, commercial and service partners to ensure a…

Air Arabia, the Middle East & North Africa’s low-cost carrier operator, reported a strong first quarter (January to March) in 2022 as recovery in demand for air travel continued. Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dhs291 million for the first three months ending March 31, 2022, an increase of 756% compared to Dhs34 million registered in the corresponding quarter in 2021. In the same period, the airline posted a turnover of Dhs1.12 billion, a 97% increase in turnover compared to the first quarter of last year. The financial and operational results achieved in the first quarter were backed by…

Defuzzy Labs, a robotics company specialising in unmanned systems in the UAE, collaborated with SubUAS, the US company behind the Naviator Air/Sea Drone platform, to demonstrate its latest robotics fleet management solution and shed light on the future of offshore inspections. The demonstration, which was held at the AWS Energy Symposium in Houston, featured the Sharjah-based operator instructing a Naviator drone fleet to perform an inspection from over 11,000 kilometres away, alongside the SubUAS team based in New Jersey, US. The live demonstration showcased Defuzzy’s latest development of its robotics fleet management solution, which uses AWS’s Roborunner service to command multiple Naviator drones…

Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment (CV&E), part of Al Masaood Group, Abu Dhabi’s leading conglomerate, has announced that it has been selected as the authorised distributor for Toyo Carriers Manufacturing (TCM) in the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Western region, Dubai, and the Northern Emirates). TCM, a long-established global brand in the material handling industry, offers a high-quality portfolio of forklift products designed and engineered to meet client requirements. Supplied from production facilities in Japan, China, Thailand, and Europe, TCM’s value-for-money product range includes internal combustion engine forklifts, electric counterbalanced forklifts, reach trucks and skid steer loaders. The load…

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as Vice President – Commercial. Based in Etihad Cargo’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Isik will oversee the carrier’s global commercial operations. Isik joins Etihad Cargo from American Airlines, where he gained over a decade of experience working within the aviation and air cargo sectors. In his new role with Etihad Cargo, Isik will oversee the development and deployment of the carrier’s sales strategy and be responsible for further growing Etihad Cargo’s strategic relationships, executing sales and marketing plans and driving team performance. Isik will lead…

The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show will be held from May 17-19, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) along with the co-located events Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF), Airport Security Middle East, ATC Forum, and Women in Aviation Middle East Forum. “The Airport Show and its co-located events are a driving force for our industry to emerge even stronger following the coronavirus pandemic and showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry,” said His Highness His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation…

Gulf Craft, a boat and yacht manufacturer, is underscoring the growing opportunity in the Middle East for customers to charter their yachts, adding return on investment (ROI) to the list of benefits of yacht ownership. This also underpins the value of purchasing yachts as a long-term and viable investment to generate sustained returns. According to the Global Yacht Charter Market 2020-2027 report by Allied Market Research, the global yacht charter market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 15% and is expected to be valued at about USD28 billion, almost double the value of USD15 billion…

In this special feature, we shine the torch on software solution providers in the logistics industry who are raising the bar with innovative, advanced, and optimised solutions to improve accuracy, minimise costs and increase transparency 1. Lyve Wadih Mattar, Head of eCommerce The past two years have been challenging yet fulfilling for Lyve, the UAE-based logistics solutions and technology provider. The company offers a diverse portfolio of logistics, eCommerce, and business solutions. From big data to multi-vertical service agents, and instant activation to scalable capacity, Lyve goes beyond what’s typically considered delivery. The company was founded with a vision to…

Etihad Rail will host the 16th edition of Middle East Rail to outline the roadmap for transforming the transportation & logistics industries in the region. Middle East Rail will be taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 17-18 May 2022. The event, which is the largest transport event in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, will bring together leaders of the entire transportation community, forward-thinking senior executives, key decision makers, and government representatives to convene, discuss the most pressing topics in the global railway and transportation sector, and highlight the latest innovations in the…