Author: Jochebed Menon

Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot programme, introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform for its employees across Saudi Arabia. IBM Digital – Nation is an online learning and innovation platform. The initiative by Mawani also supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to foster a digital culture and economy. IBM Digital – Nation is designed to deliver advanced knowledge and skills in key emerging technologies and is part of IBM’s global initiative to close the digital skills gap, help them become digital-ready and empower youth with the most in-demand IT and soft skills. The platform…

South Korean oil and gas company Samsung Engineering has awarded Mammoet’s Saudi branch the transport and installation scope of the Aramco Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project. Samsung Engineering was appointed the main engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Aramco HUGRS in January 2020. The Aramco HUGRS project is located 260km east of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The plant comprises a gas injection facility with a capacity of 1,500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) as well as a withdrawal facility which is capable of processing up to 2,000 mmscfd of gas. The project includes construction of…

DP World has successfully completed the first transit import via DP World Maputo port to DP World Komatipoort, South Africa. This is a significant milestone for DP World as it demonstrates that the Maputo Port can be seamlessly used as a gateway to South Africa using DP World Komatipoort. International container imports landed in Maputo port and destined for the South African hinterland, can now be moved under bond to Komatipoort, where full customs clearance can be provided and made ready for delivery across South Africa. Christian Roeder, CEO, DP World Maputo, said: “The Komatipoort facility as a bonded container…

International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) Dubai and Nikon Middle East and Africa announced the winners of the pioneering ‘Woman, Phenomenally’ contest. The Nikon MEA photo contest for women, sponsored by IFZA, was launched to celebrate the boundary-pushing, game-changing talent of female photographers in the region. Winners, Muneera H and Amal Aglan were officially felicitated at a special IFZA Majlis at V Hotel Dubai, which was also live streamed for viewers. UAE winner Muneera was presented with her prize of a one-year IFZA Dubai free zone business license, Nikon Z 6 camera and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4S at the event, while…

DP World announced that its Cargoes Tos+ (Zodiac) solution, a cloud-based Terminal Operating System (TOS), has completed its ‘go-live’ at the Commercial Port of Luanda, Angola. Cargoes Tos+ is an integrated platform encompassing all IT and operational systems under one umbrella, providing users with real-time information on vessel, gate, and yard movements. The news follows the signing of a 20-year concession agreement in January 2021. “In fewer than eight weeks, from start to go-live, the Zodiac professional services team together with the DP World MEA portfolio team members on site have delivered a TOS that not only provides seamless optimisation…

Renault Trucks has announced the launch of a new custom-built model, the Renault Truck T X-64, in the Middle East. The new model is set to appeal to customers looking for cost-efficient trucks that feature European quality and deliver an optimised total cost of ownership and standard warranty. The Renault Trucks T X-64 is produced in a specialised conversion workshop at the Bourg-en-Bresse manufacturing site in France. The vehicle is converted using rigorous industrial processes and is specifically intended for customers operating in Africa and the Middle East. Its high ground clearance makes it ideal for light construction, logistic or…

For more than a decade, Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park have witnessed a year-on-year rise in student demand for natural and physical science, indicating a growing wave of environmentally conscious talent committed to climate action. Collectively home to more than 27,000 students, the academic and human resource management hubs are producing more people graduates in these fields than ever before. And while it comes from a low base, the steady rise will contribute to the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that aims to transform the emirate into a people-centric city and enhance environmental sustainability. Sustainable development and…

Dubai Road and Transport Authority’s (RTA) marine transport network will increase by 188% to span 158km, and the number of scheduled passenger lines would see a 400% upswing to 35 lines under a master plan running up to 2030. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, revealed the details. Under the plan, the marine transit fleet would be beefed up by 32% to reach 258 means, and the number of marine transport stations would see a 65% rise to encompass 79 stations by 2030. “Marine transport is an integral part of the public…

Re-commence provider and reverse supply chain enabler Cartlow recently announced the addition of two senior members to its leadership team, Anas Al-Khaldi as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Mahmoud Zou Al Ghina as Commercial Director. The company’s latest hiring as it sees a demand for its rapidly growing reverse logistics solutions operations and the progress of the re-commerce scene in the region. Over the past two years, Cartlow has continued to expand its team and client base by providing convenience to both consumers and businesses alike and is now working with some of the biggest retailers and brands in the…

Savoye, a global logistics solution engineering company, announced that it has established its own office in the UAE as part of its ongoing expansion in the Middle East. The supply chain technology provider seeks to leverage the country’s geographical location and advanced logistics network to grow its markets and contribute to national efforts aimed at boosting industrial activities in line with the UAE Industrial Strategy 2030. Savoye has a huge portfolio of solutions across 40 countries that combine hardware and software according to customer needs such as manual, semi-mechanised, mechanised, highly automated, and robotic installations. The company, which has made…