Providing direct access to its market-leading products and services and extensive global network, Emirates SkyCargo is now available on Kuehne+Nagel’s internal booking engine. This milestone marks the first time Emirates SkyCargo has made its services available via a freight forwarders-owned portal, a strategy that further elevates the airline’s world-class customer service experience. Through this direct host-to-host connection, Emirates SkyCargo streamlines the booking journey for Kuehne+Nagel agents, providing real-time access to the airline’s schedules, rates and available capacity. The connection first launched in Switzerland and Austria and will open to users in select countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and…
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Amazon Saudi Arabia today launched a ‘Saudi Made’ storefront on Amazon.sa, featuring thousands of local products certified by the ‘Made in Saudi’ (MIS) program. Aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the dedicated storefront promotes locally manufactured products to millions of Amazon customers, accelerating the development of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia. The launch was announced following the signing of a cooperation agreement between Eng. Abdulrahman Althukair, CEO of Saudi Exports Development Authority and Abdo Chlala, Country Manager, Amazon Saudi Arabia, in the presence of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral…
In pursuit of its goals to embrace advanced technologies, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reiterated its commitment to partnering with renowned international technology firms to drive its digital transformation and sustainability. To this effect, RTA agreed with Samsung Gulf Electronics, aimed at enabling the use of digital nol cards on Samsung smart devices through the nol payment platform (nolPay App). The agreement was signed during the GITEX (16-20 October 2023) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring extensive participation from leading local, regional, and international technology companies. Mohammed Al-Mudharreb, CEO of the Corporate Technology Support Services Sector, signed the…
The massive shock the COVID-19 pandemic had on global trade has created supply chains that are more resilient and flexible, largely thanks to accelerated technological innovation, according to experts speaking during the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2023 on Wednesday. In a session titled ‘Trade in the Fourth Industrial Revolution’, the World Bank’s Global Director for Trade, Investment and Competitiveness, Mona Haddad, said shocks such as COVID-19 and recent geopolitical tensions have highlighted “vulnerabilities in being too dependent on few countries for key commodities”. Describing the poly-crisis supply chains have faced in the last three years due to…
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobility arm of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX trading symbol: YAHSAT), announces the release of Cypod Solutions’ CyLock-Satcom Product, using Thuraya’s network, an industry-first IoT (Internet of Things) new tracking and monitoring Product that seeks to transform shipping logistics. The Product, developed by Norway-based Cypod Solutions, using Thuraya’s technologically advanced mobile satellite system, is yet another example of Thuraya’s commitment to innovation and excellence. It is expected to revolutionize container tracking and safety across the global logistics industry due to its versatility across land, sea, air, and rail.…
Today at GITEX GLOBAL, AIQ, a technology pioneer focused on driving AI-powered transformation across industries, has announced a new partnership with Bayanat, an ADX-listed, AI-powered geospatial technology company, to develop a ground-breaking software application that will optimize and automate the processes involved in moving drilling rigs. The Rig Move Optimization AI System by Bayanat, which has already completed a proof of concept, will revolutionize rig moves’ complex logistics and operational challenges to increase efficiency, speed up processes and significantly reduce carbon emissions. The platform utilizes advanced analytics to streamline rig movement operations through AI-enabled route optimization and coordinate the movement of assets, including…
Jafza has secured top honours at the prestigious fDi Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2023, picking up the ‘Excellence Award for Sustainability’ and the ‘Excellence Award for Non-Fiscal Incentives’ in the global category as well as the title of ‘Industrial Champion’ in the Middle East. The annual fDi Magazine awards, part of the Financial Times Group, are decided by a specialist editorial team along with a selected panel of experts. The awards are now in their 10th year and are widely considered among the most respected awards in the industry. Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer of Parks…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially opened GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today. His Highness was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy of Dubai. Speaking on the occasion, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid underscored the event’s significance, emphasising its status as one of the world’s largest global gatherings for technology industry professionals. “For over four decades, the UAE has brought together the brightest minds and innovators from across…
Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, have announced a partnership to launch the inaugural edition of a new platform called ScaleUp, designed to support the UAE’s startup and small and medium enterprise (SME) community. Launched in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy’s The Entrepreneurial Nation, ScaleUp presents an exciting opportunity for startups and SMEs in the UAE to pitch innovative ideas and stand a chance to win AED 250,000 (US$68,000), the opportunity to meet with angel investors and several additional benefits including marketing exposure. Furthermore, the finalists…
CAFU and Shell Markets Middle East today signed an agreement announcing Shell as CAFU’s preferred lubricants partner. This partnership will offer automotive owners and fleet operators access to a diverse portfolio of quality lubricants via the CAFU mobile app, reducing customers’ wait time and offering a seamless vehicle maintenance experience. As part of this agreement, Shell-approved service providers will deliver mobile oil change services via CAFU’s platform, using Shell’s premium range of lubricants. CAFU customers will benefit from an expanded oil change service vehicle fleet on the CAFU platform, which will help cater to the increasing demand for mobile oil…