Author: Jochebed Menon

Aramex, a provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced the opening of a new branch in Laâyoune area, further growing the company’s footprint in Morocco. The expansion is in line with Aramex’s plans to further expand its presence and branch network in the Kingdom to address the increasing demand from B2B and B2C customers for faster and more reliable delivery solutions. The new branch located at 538, Quartier El Qods Lot 707, Rue Miran, Laâyoune, will provide Aramex’s customers in the provinces of southern Morocco a better access to a wide range of logistics and delivery services. Hussam Al-Baraqouni,…

Wastewater utilities can now achieve compliance targets while cutting energy consumption from aeration by up to 25% with Xylem Edge Control. This off-the-shelf suite of digital solutions for conventional activated sludge (CAS) plants marks the latest breakthrough in the digitization of water utilities. With Xylem Edge Control, wastewater operators can now control and monitor their assets, improve nutrient removal, save energy, and reduce costs. “Wastewater utilities are constantly balancing the need to ensure service reliability and compliance alongside the need to manage costs,” said Chris Taylor, Global Product Manager at Xylem. “Xylem Edge Control helps wastewater utilities confidently walk that…

Real estate development, management, and investment company yMiral unveiled its forward-looking strategic roadmap at this year’s edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Aligning with ATM 2022’s focus on international travel and tourism, Miral will be announcing upcoming projects and demonstrating its commitment to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s leisure and entertainment offering, while helping reinforce the capital’s position as a global tourism hub and contributing to the emirate’s economic growth and diversification vision. In its first decade, Miral invested over Dhs9 billion into developing world-class attractions and experiences on Yas Island, in partnership with global industry giants such as Ferrari, and Warner…

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) and ENGIE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a digital platform for charging electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi and the Middle East. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to explore the development of a digital platform which will include a joint solution for the installation and operation of charging infrastructure in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Additionally, the parties will explore further areas of collaboration related to sustainable mobility. With the transport sector known as a significant contributor of global carbon footprint, electric vehicles are being deemed…

Dubai-based Al Faris Group, known for its state-of-the-art lifting, a range of transport equipment and expertise in complex planning and execution, was recently awarded a project to instal a steam box at the Al Warsan Waste-to-Energy Plant. The challenging installation was done at a height of 2.8m using Al Faris’ specialised in-house modular towers and other skidding equipment. The steam box was delivered in two parts, the bottom part weighing 27t and the top part weighing 40t. The top part was tandem lifted for top and tail operation using its 250t and 200t mobile cranes. It was then placed onto…

German logistics services company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has made great inroads in the region in the past two years. We speak to Madhav Kurup, CEO for Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia on the firm’s success in the region Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been riding a positive wave for the past decade in the region, however in the last two years the logistics company is undergoing a major transformation with eCommerce and digitalisation at the centre. Last year, Hellmann established a firm footing in sea and air solutions and boosted its warehousing footprint across the globe offering services to…

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Madhav Kurup features on the cover of our May issue. He talks about the major transformation the company has undergone with eCommerce and digitalisation at the centre. Robert Van der Waal, Vice President of Logistics at Parts & Services division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, explains how getting parts where they need to be has never been more demanding. We shine the torch on software solution providers in the logistics industry who are raising the bar with innovative, advanced, and optimised solutions in our special report…

Sohar Freezone has introduced new incentives to help businesses start trading. Until the end of 2022, new and renewing tenants can purchase a General Trade Licenses (GTLs) for one, two or three years at up to 50% of the usual cost. Sohar is also offering a complete working solution for companies looking to relocate to the complex through its commercial office partner, Corporate Parks, which offers a reduction of between 30% and 45% in office rental rates for up to three years. The new offers are designed to encourage investment in Sohar across all sectors and provide the spark for…

dnata’s multi-year extension of its contract with Qatar Airways Cargo in Belgium will see it continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for the airline from its state-of-the-art facility at Brussels Airport (BRU). Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates a mix of 15 freighter and passenger flights each week to and from the Belgian capital. In 2021, dnata handled 25% more cargo for the airline at BRU than in the previous year. Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of dnata Belgium, said: “We are proud to have earned the trust and loyalty of Qatar Airways Cargo with our…

AD Ports Group and the Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a term sheet and a head of terms agreement for major port projects along Egypt’s coastline. The first agreement will see AD Ports develop, operate, and manage a multi-purpose terminal in Safaga Port in a consortium with the Red Sea Ports Authority and the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals Company, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation. The multi-purpose terminal project in Safaga Port is an important national project due to its strategic location on the Red Sea. Upon completion in 2024, the terminal will offer berths…