Author: Jochebed Menon

The UAE recently participated in the 109th session of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Legal Committee meetings to discuss key issues related to the maritime sector and best international practices. This underlines the country’s commitment to serving the IMO’s objectives, developing the global maritime industry, and promoting its competitiveness. The UAE plays an active role in developing maritime strategies and policies, setting standards that regulate the industry’s operations, and strengthening its legislation. By collaborating with the IMO member states, the UAE aims to serve the shipping industry and facilitate the progress of international trade. The UAE has assumed a great…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that it would start the Saih Al-Dahal Road Improvement Project which will link Saih Al-Salam Road with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park next month. The old single-lane road is being removed and replaced by a dual carriageway extending 11 km comprising two lanes in each direction, along with a median and three roundabouts to ease the movement in all directions. The new road will link with the entry points of Al Qudra Lakes. “The project aims to increase the road intake from an existing 1,800 vehicles to 4,000 vehicles in…

DP World Limited handled 19.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first quarter of 2022, with gross container volumes increasing by 1.7% year-on-year on a reported basis and up 1.9% on a like-for-like basis. In the first quarter volume growth was driven by Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Africa, and Americas regions. At an asset level, Qingdao (China), Sokhna (Egypt), London Gateway (UK), Yarimca (Turkey), Dakar (Senegal), Caucedo (Dominican Republic), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Posorja (Ecuador) delivered a strong performance. Jebel Ali (UAE) handled 3.4 million TEU in 1Q2022, a decrease…

Allison Transmission announced that uprate variants of the Allison 1000 Series and 2000 Series transmissions will be integrated into Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s (FCCC) new powertrain combination for its MT walk-in van chassis. The transmissions will be equipped with Allison’s next-generation electronic controls platform. Built on decades of evolution and experience and combined with state-of-the-art microprocessor and software operating system technology, the platform is capable of delivering advanced communications, functional safety, cybersecurity and over-the-air programming. “Allison has long shared in our commitment to innovation and excellence, which is why we’re excited to once again partner with them on these latest…

Egypt’s low-fare carrier Air Cairo has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its entire all-Airbus fleet. Airbus will handle materials services including on-site stock at Air Cairo’s main base and outstations, as well as components repairs, logistics and component engineering. Airbus’ material solution will allow Air Cairo to minimize capital expenditure thanks to reduced upfront investments and secured maintenance costs. Airbus’ FHS will also maximize Air Cairo’s aircraft availability through spare parts availability and component reliability expertise. More than 1,200 aircraft worldwide are currently being supported by Airbus’ Flight Hour Services which are proving more relevant than ever in…

Dr. Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and the Director of the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme – Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, shares insights on the future of transportation in logistics A report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) stated the market for frontier technologies (a group of new technologies that take advantage of digitalisation) could grow to over USD 3.2 trillion by 2023. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of things (IoT), big data, blockchain, robotics, and drones all seem to have increased prominence across sectors. These technologies…

RMJM Dubai has been appointed as lead architect for the Meydan project – an interconnected office park located in an upcoming area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following the client’s directions and ambitious vision, RMJM focused on creating a venue to attract top talent and become a popular entrepreneurial hub. A place that grows and evolves with the times, changing from day to night, from season to season. The master plan was developed based on many factors such as the workplace environment, its adaptability, accessibility, and sustainability. The studio produced three distinct densities of façades for each office building, based on…

Scania Middle East welcomes Marian Cernoch as the new Managing Director for the Region. Marian has moved from his previous position as Head of Sales in the EMA Region and worked as sales director in Central European Region. In his current role as MD, he will be based in the Scania Middle East Head office in Dubai. “It’s my pleasure to join the Scania Middle East team and personally contribute to the Scania brand image and market presence development in the region. I am eager to bring forward Scania’s sustainable strategy approach by wider scope of bundled offerings including comprehensive…

The UAE’s latest policies supporting local industry are already creating significant value within the manufacturing ecosystem, according to Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Ducab. The company is one of the UAE-based companies championing Made in the Emirates industrial products on the global stage—now serving 45 markets worldwide. Al Dhaheri’s comments follow the recent confirmation from Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, that the UAE will focus on growing its industrial sector and achieve more self-sufficiency in the next 10 years. Sheikh Mansour’s vision was presented during the World Government Summit…

Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong based airline, has appointed Rakesh Raicar as the airline’s new regional general manager for South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA). Raicar who has over 30 years of experience working with Cathay Pacific, will take over from his predecessor, Mark Sutch. Based in Mumbai, India, Raicar would be responsible for the growth of the airline’s business and operations in the said regions. Raicar began his career with Cathay Pacific in 1992 and has held several roles through the course of his tenure including regional marketing and sales manager, South Asia and sales and country manager,…