Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) teamed up with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, to host an informative seminar on ‘Innovative Export Credit Solutions’. The partners aimed to equip businesses in the RAKEZ community, particularly those involved in export, with the strategies to navigate, evolve and succeed in the international marketplaces. During the seminar, attendees were introduced to various topics, from the mechanisms that drive global ambitions to safeguarding exports against uncertainties. The significance of export credit insurance solutions was also highlighted, with discussions around how businesses can unlock fresh avenues in the international trade…
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Bridgestone EMIA, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs) as the foundation of sustainable mobility solutions during its participation at the Middle East and North Africa Electric Vehicle Show (MENA EV Show) 2023. The company highlighted the market’s promising future in the Middle East and several other innovations supporting cleaner mobility at the event held recently at the Radisson RED in DSO’s Dubai Digital Park. The conference addressed critical issues impacting the future of mobility in the UAE and the broader MENA region. The topics included EV governance and policies, advancements…
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) held its 24th meeting, headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DFZ Council, where he emphasized that the flexibility of Dubai’s free zones is due to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to achieve the critical goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 – double the size of Dubai’s economy over the next decade and consolidate its position among the top three global cities. His Highness said: “Dubai continues to enhance…
Swisslog, a member of the KUKA Group, is pleased to introduce Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. Jens is CEO of Swisslog EMEA and brings a wealth of experience in the logistics sector to his new role. Jens, 49, joined Swisslog in 2020, where he was responsible for the company’s AutoStore business unit until he took on the role of CEO of Swisslog EMEA in September 2021. Before Swisslog, he held several senior leadership positions with leading logistics providers. Antonio Trioschi, the CEO of Swisslog, has announced his intention to retire at the year’s end, prompting…
Kuehne+Nagel has launched a Book and claim insetting solution for road logistics customers who purchase Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to reduce transport emissions. The solution complements the existing offer in Sea and Air Logistics, with maritime biofuels and SAF, respectively. A comprehensive Book & Claim offer will support Kuehne+Nagel’s science-based targets and accelerate emissions reduction in the logistics industry. For the development of a Book & Claim offer for HVO, Kuehne+Nagel cooperated with several external stakeholders to test and validate the scientific and methodological robustness of the concept. The expertise built through the request in Sea and Air Logistics provided…
Dubai is hosting the 23rd edition of the Airport Show, the largest annual exhibition dedicated to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region’s airports industry, from 14 to 16 May, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition will also host four co-located events – the Air Traffic Control Forum, Airport Security Middle East, the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter Conference. As the leading international suppliers will be displaying their most advanced airport technology, innovations and solutions, the B2B platform will be an ideal platform for the aviation industry stakeholders to get first-hand…
DSV, one of the world’s most oversized freight and logistics providers, has chosen the Agility Logistics Park in Mozambique to manage storage and distribution for a global beverage customer. The Agility Park is the leading warehouse facility in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. DSV has leased 12,000 SQM at the facility with the possibility to add 2,000 SQM to help its customers meet seasonal demand for raw materials, bottles, packaging and finished products. Philipp Buechler, Managing Director, DSV Mozambique, commented, “At DSV, a safe, secure, and efficient distribution centre is fundamental to our business model. The Agility warehouses provide the necessary infrastructure…
Locus, a market-leading dispatch management SaaS company, released a new research report, Decoding Asia’s Last-Mile Maturity, uncovering valuable insights about last-mile logistics in India, Indonesia, the UAE, and other Asian countries. It also shows progress and gaps in the ecosystem and the pivotal role of technology in driving business success. The report reveals that 79% of businesses across Asia are harnessing the technology to enhance their last-mile efficiency, but a staggering 84% need more confidence in their processes to drive growth and improve customer experiences. These findings underscore the widespread adoption of technology in the industry; however, most businesses cannot leverage it to…
SleekFlow, Asia-Pacific’s pioneering SaaS omnichannel social commerce platform, proudly announces incredible achievements with a remarkable five times revenue increase in the UAE during the first half of this year. The company has thrived in the Middle East, and the UAE is expected to account for approximately 20% of the new revenue within the next two years. Henson Tsai, Founder and CEO of SleekFlow, commented on this significant milestone, “We are thrilled to witness such unprecedented growth in the UAE market. This remarkable accomplishment reflects our dedication to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer engagement solutions. We are confident…
Amazon UAE today announced the launch of its ‘Transcend Campus Innovation Challenge’, a student competition aimed at fostering innovation and strategic thinking among the brightest minds in the UAE. The competition invites hundreds of third and fourth-year students from the UAE’s leading universities to develop solutions to real-life business cases, which impact the customer and seller experiences that Amazon works towards enhancing every day. In collaboration with Zayed University, NYU Abu Dhabi, American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), student teams competing in Amazon’s Transcend Campus Innovation Challenge will tackle critical industry topics that are top…