In a joint effort to boost maritime safety and to enhance Abu Dhabi’s maritime regulations, Abu Dhabi Maritime, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed a five-year contract with the aim of enhancing the safety of Abu Dhabi’s waterways. The agreement will allow for enhanced exchange of information, data and expertise concerning the regulation and management of maritime activities, infrastructure developments and facilities across Abu Dhabi’s waterways. Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will implement robust and responsive monitoring, risk-mitigation, business continuity and crisis management systems through coordinated development plans, maritime activities, as well as…
Author: Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon is the Editor of Logistics News Middle East. She covers issues related to the logistics and supply chain industries in the region. She’s been a journalist since 2012 and has primarily worked on B2B titles in travel, hospitality, aviation, and construction.
Exalto Emirates will be a part of NAVDEX 2021 that is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 21-25 February. The event provides a platform for brands to exhibit their latest developments, sophisticated technologies, and equipment within the defence industry. The brand currently distributes 14,500 products in the maritime sector. Through their participation in NAVDEX, Exalto Emirates hopes to display some of their products that integrate pioneering technologies. Commenting on their participation, John Paul, General Manager of Exalto Emirates said, “NAVDEX has been a much-awaited event. This year, though things are far from the usual due to the global…
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 26th edition of Gulfood 2021, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 21-25 February. Through its participation, DAFZA will showcase the services and incentives it provides to the multinational companies in the F&B sector. It will also highlight the market opportunities to overcome the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. During the event, DAFZA will also highlight the pivotal role that the F&B sector plays in the food security system and as a key contributor to enhancing the production of major food commodities in the UAE. DAFZA…
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the US health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, potentially allowing it to be kept in pharmacy freezers. Approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could send a strong signal to other regulators around the world that may ease distribution of the shot in lower-income countries. According to Reuters, the companies have submitted new temperature data to the FDA to support an update to the current label that would allow vials to be stored at -25 to -15 degrees Celsius (-13°F to 5°F) for…
Rafed, a healthcare group purchasing organisation that is part of ADQ has signed an agreement with G42 Healthcare, a healthcare technology company, and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Group 42, to provide advanced services that include the provision of storage facilities for COVID-19 vaccines. As part of the agreement between the two Abu Dhabi entities, WAM reported that Rafed will oversee the logistics including the management, transportation, and storage of the vaccine doses in the new designated facilities, in line with the requirements and standards of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health. Rafed distribution centre is a dedicated pharmaceutical facility that…
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the Dhs2 billion improvement project to widen the Dubai-Al Ain Road has been completed 60%, according to WAM. The Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project will ensure a smooth traffic flow and enhance the links with key roads in the Emirate namely Ras Al Khor Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road and the Emirates Road. It will also serve the existing and future development projects on both sides of the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Upon completion, the project will double the road’s capacity from 6,000 to…
Fast-tracked by advances in technology and increasing customer demand for sustainable supply chains, A.P. Moller – Maersk accelerates the efforts to decarbonise marine operations with the launch of the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in 2023 – seven years ahead of the initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings will have dual fuel technology installed, enabling either carbon neutral operations or operation on standard low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) “A.P. Moller – Maersk’s ambition is to lead the way in decarbonising global logistics. Our customers expect us to help them decarbonise their global supply chains, and we are embracing…
Samana was awarded the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) last month by Dubai Development Authority for its residential project Samana Greens at Arjan, after which it held a handover ceremony on 17 February. The G+4 Samana Greens sits on a built-up area of 119,580sqft and houses 122 units comprising studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, along with six retail spaces at the ground level. Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s (RERA) site inspection team inspected the project in July 2020 and showered praises on the project progress which was achieved despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Imran Farooq, CEO of Samana Developers, said:…
Arada has launched a new project called Nest, an integrated student housing complex, which is based at its Sharjah megaproject Aljada. Nest will offer first class facilities and amenities, all set within a smart technology-enabled space that sets a new standard for student housing in the region. The Dhs367 million contract was won by Intermass Engineering and Contracting Company, a Sharjah-based contractor, which has also worked on previous phases at Aljada and at Nasma Residences, Arada’s first project. Work on the 12 five-storey apartment blocks at Nest will begin immediately, and the first units will be handed over in the…
Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices, and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The humanitarian airfreight initiative spearheaded by UNICEF brings together a number of partners collectively capable of distributing essential supplies to more than 100 markets in support of the COVAX Facility, the global effort aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo, said: “Every single day counts in the fight against COVID-19 and the sooner that communities can have access to COVID-19 vaccines, the sooner…