Abu Dhabi Airports issued its projected passenger figures today in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) before and during Eid Al Adha. Between June 23rd and July 7th, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates that over 900,000 passengers will pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport, with over 5,000 flights across 109 destinations in 59 countries. Abu Dhabi Airports also expects that June 24th, June 25th and July 2nd will be the busiest days over the coming weeks. The emirate’s five airports owners and operators hope to serve almost 65,000 passengers on these dates. Passengers must follow…
Author: Vibha Mehta
The 54th Paris Air Show started on a high note for Saudi Arabia with broad participation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the Kingdom’s aviation sector companies, organizations, and air carriers. Back after a four-year-long hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Show kicked off at the Le Bourget Airport, Paris, on 19 June and is considered one of the essential air exhibitions in the world, attracting thousands of participants from the aerospace, space, and defence industry from all over the world. The Saudi delegation at the Show is led by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics…
Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, Qatar’s Minister of Transport, The Ministry of Transport is hosting the first International Forum for Autonomous e-Mobility organized by Just Us & Otto Marketing Services during the period of 10-12 October 2023. The event, hosted in Doha over three days, will shed light on the latest trends and innovations in sustainable transport solutions. It will also provide a leading platform for exchanging experiences and ideas and enriching discussions on developments in electric transport and self-driving mobility, a topic of local and global importance. The Forum will bring together…
Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus, shares some interesting insights on the evolving customized delivery experiences… Achieving meaningful efficiencies at the last mile while meeting customer expectations has been a challenge for retail and e-commerce businesses. While optimizing the last mile with technology has helped smoothen an otherwise bumpy journey for brands, they still need to cater to customers’ need of the hour: on-time and convenient deliveries. Offering various products and providing discounts isn’t the only mantra retailers and e-commerce companies must follow. Along with product variety, organizations must provide customers with…
SalamAir, Oman’s first value-for-money airline, continues expanding its reach by adding a new destination to its network. Starting July 12, 2023, SalamAir will offer weekly flights to Fujairah, UAE, with four flights a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fujairah is the latest addition to SalamAir’s growing list of destinations, offering travellers an exciting new opportunity to experience the unique culture, history, and natural beauty of the United Arab Emirates. The launch of this pristine destination comes in response to the rising demand for economical and practical air travel options among both leisure and business travellers. With the latest addition of…
Allison Transmission, a global leader in commercial-duty automatic transmissions and propulsion solutions, has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with critical partnerships, underscoring its dedication to providing cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems across the Middle East. Recent successes for Allison in Qatar and Saudi Arabia include a major fleet deal in the kingdom, reflecting the company’s growing network of strategic partners and the increasing demand for its cutting-edge technology. These milestones highlight the pivotal role of the Middle East in the company’s global growth strategy. In Saudi Arabia, Allison recently partnered with a Chinese manufacturer to supply…
what3words announced today that Eirad Trading & Contracting, UPS’s Authorized Service Contractor in KSA, will integrate its innovative location technology into their in-flight communications and retailer API, enabling e-commerce businesses to offer their customers deliveries to any 3m square in the Kingdom. The precision offered by what3words addresses means deliveries can easily find the desired destination, optimizing the overall customer experience and eliminating the need for phone calls from lost delivery drivers. From today, Eirad customers can specify their delivery address using what3words when they receive their SMS delivery updates – ensuring Eirad couriers know precisely where to go…
Al Tayer Motors, the official Ford Trucks importer-dealer in the United Arab Emirates, is the only Middle East distributor to win the prestigious Champions Award 2022 for outstanding Customer Satisfaction, Sales, After-Sales Services, and Marketing. The award win comes even as Al Tayer Motors records a strong year for its trucks business in 2022 with a sales growth of more than 11% over 2021, and recently opened a state-of-the-art 2700 square metre 3S (Sales, Service and Spare parts) facility for the brand in the strategically located Dubai Investments Park area. “Winning the Champions Award from Ford Trucks for the fifth…
Rhenus and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore common ways to develop transhipment facilities in the Caspian ports. In doing so, the two companies aim to help strengthen the transport route between Europe and China that passes south of Russia, known as the Middle Corridor. The Corridor runs from Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey via Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to China. The Memorandum was signed in Astana on June 20, 2023, in the presence of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who was in Kazakhstan on an official state visit, and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,…
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and excellence by adding another accolade to its name, winning the ‘Most Innovative Airport Initiative Award’ at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Innovate Awards event. The award recognizes the groundbreaking Digital Twin platform that was introduced by Hamad International Airport and highlights its transformative impact on airport management. The award ceremony took place in Dublin, Ireland. Implemented by Hamad International Airport and its industry partner SITA, the Digital Twin platform is revolutionizing how airports are managed, tackling long-standing challenges and optimizing decision-making processes. The platform simplifies complex data…