Dubai Harbour, Dubai’s extraordinary seafront district, today welcomed the iconic Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages on its maiden call to the Arabian Gulf. The call is one of several international cruise liners set to arrive at Dubai Harbour during this year’s cruise season, with 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls. Resilient Lady is the newest ‘Lady Ship’ to join the Virgin Voyages fleet that previously included Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady. Celebrating Virgin’s longstanding British heritage, Resilient Lady launched on 14th May 2023 from her summer homeport in Athens, Greece. Inspired by superyacht design and bringing modern glamour to the…
Author: Vibha Mehta
As the cargo division of the largest air carrier in the world, they use Emirates’ extensive global network of over 140 destinations spread across six continents to ship cargo anywhere in the world. They expand trade flows and create new, mutually beneficial business opportunities with each unique and distinctive location they add to their network, supporting the growth of the world’s economies. With a capacity of more than 2.3 million tonnes annually, they run two top-notch cargo terminals at the hub in Dubai. Thanks to their extensive cold chain capacity, they can safely and reliably transport even the most delicate…
The Ports Cluster of the AD Ports Group owns and runs more than ten ports and terminals that enable trade, expand capacity, and connect Abu Dhabi to the rest of the world. The Cluster is committed to achieving sustainable growth. It has formed partnerships with industry titans in local and international shipping, such as COSCO, CMA CGM Group, MSC Shipping, and Autoterminal Barcelona, intending to diversify and increase capacity to meet the changing and increasingly varied needs of customers while securing Abu Dhabi’s position as a central hub for international trade and logistics. Record-breaking business demand has resulted from a…
The afternoon sessions during day one of the Dubai Business Forum, a transformative global event powered by Dubai Chambers, highlighted the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accelerating economic growth, as well as Dubai’s growing appeal in attracting foreign direct investments. Addressing a panel discussion, H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank, highlighted the vital contribution of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) as the main drivers of Dubai’s economy. “Agility and the speed of innovation are the driving force of the UAE’s success,” said H.E. Belhoul. “The pace…
The Dubai Business Forum, a transformative global event powered by Dubai Chambers, commenced today with insightful discussions on the future of globalisation and foreign direct investment. Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the forum welcomed a stellar lineup of distinguished guest speakers. The morning sessions started with an inspiring keynote address by H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, who highlighted the nation’s pivotal role in enhancing regional trade partnerships and domestic economic growth. “The UAE’s strategic location…
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the India Gulf Express freight service, operated by the French container carrier CMA CGM, to King Abdulaziz Port. This strategic move aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s maritime links further and enhance the Kingdom’s position as a leading logistics and economic powerhouse. This direct route will link Dammam with seven major maritime hubs: Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Mangalore, Colombo, Jebel Ali, Khalifa, and Umm Qasr. Weekly sailings will be conducted using a fleet of four vessels, each with a capacity of up to 9,800 TEUs. The new rotation is expected to amplify…
Logistics News ME sat down with Saif Al-Qahtani, President and CEO of SPARK to understand how they will fuel the Kingdom’s economic diversification in the future… In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a region renowned for its unrivalled oil and gas resources, the 50 square kilometre King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is being developed as a premier industrial hub. As a Saudi megaproject, SPARK aims to support both the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 by localising the multibillion-dollar energy value chain in the region and capturing the rising demand for energy-related products and services throughout the Middle East and…
SYSTRA, the French engineering and consultancy group specialising in public transportation and infrastructure, which has been present in Saudi Arabia since 2003, announces the inauguration of the new headquarters of its Saudi subsidiary in Riyadh. SYSTRA’s new offices in the Olaya district of Riyadh complement the Group’s four other addresses in the country. They will enable SYSTRA to extend its regional reach and contribute to several large-scale projects linked to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programme. Strengthening service capacity in the region SYSTRA, which currently employs over 400 people in Saudi Arabia, is already involved in numerous projects across the country…
Almajdouie Logistics Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Ali Almajdouie and IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto signed the agreement in Riyadh today. This strategic partnership will enhance the efficiency of Almajdouie Logistics’ operations and ensure its drivers operate in line with international standards. IRU RoadMasters helps mobility and logistics operators develop, strengthen and manage key workers, especially commercial drivers, with state-of-the-art training and assessment solutions. It certifies professional drivers and provides companies with digital dashboards to monitor and manage drivers’ skills profiles. Almajdouie Logistics Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Ali Almajdouie said, “We are delighted to be the first company in the…
NEOM and DSV announce a US$10 billion exclusive logistics joint venture to support the development of the ambitious projects taking shape in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on providing logistics services for NEOM in the coming years. Under the agreement, the joint venture will provide end-to-end supply chain management, development and investments in transport and logistics assets and infrastructure, and transport and delivery of goods and materials within NEOM. NEOM will hold 51% of the joint venture, with DSV holding 49%. NEOM envisions unparalleled demand for construction logistics through December 31, 2031, with sustained growth in non-construction logistics.…