The Dulsco Group, a leading service provider in the UAE, has enhanced its road safety performance by recently implementing the DriveSafe Telematics initiative in the region. This program uses technology from DriveSafe, a leading fleet safety management solutions provider, to monitor driver behaviour and record driving parameters such as overall speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering. It provides drivers with real-time feedback on their driving performance. In 2022, the Dulsco Group integrated the DriveSafe Telematics system (previously known as GreenRoad) into their entire 158-vehicle fleet, which is part of the Dulsco People division. The aim was to educate staff and drivers…
Author: Vibha Mehta
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh company and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, offered a first look at the new ClearSky Smart Fleet™, a next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) platform for accurate, two-way fleet management and machine interactivity, last week at the Summit of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) in Berlin, Germany. This JLG® system will launch in late Summer/early Fall 2023. “Telematics today can only do so much,” says Ara Eckel, Director of Product Management for JLG’s connected solutions. “ClearSky Smart Fleet reimagines what’s possible, paving the way to a new frontier…
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has reaffirmed its status as a unique preferred business destination for local, regional and international organisations across several economic sectors, recording a two-fold increase in leased-out spaces and properties. This strong performance in 2022 was driven by growth in leased spaces and properties, where ADAFZ signed contracts for 163,580 m2 across Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International and Al Bateen Executive Airports. Properties included commercial areas, land development plots, and administrative facilities, resulting in an increase in annual leases by 256%. H.E. Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), an integrated free zone technology park and member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), have joined forces to encourage the adoption of e-mobility solutions among electric vehicle users or owners through installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Scheider Electric’s Gulf headquarters. Demand for electric vehicles in the UAE market has steadily increased over the past few years. It is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% until 2028, according to a global electric mobility…
When FedEx started 50 years ago, 389 employees delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities on the first night of continuous operation. Today, it is a very different organization, carrying around 15 million packages to 220 countries and territories daily, on global air and ground networks, providing access, services, and technologies that meet the world’s growing shipping demands. The FedEx network is exceptionally difficult to replicate — an unmatched combination of scale, access, and flexibility. It reflects five decades of investment, innovation, and expertise, includes the world’s largest all-cargo air fleet, and connects 99% of the world’s gross domestic product.…
The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah has wrapped up three days of successful participation at the International Exhibition and Conference ‘India Steel 2023’, one of the world’s most significant and crucial steel industry events. The conference, which took place from April 19 to 21 at the Mumbai Exhibition Centre, brought together industry leaders, experts, stakeholders from around the globe, and major commercial and manufacturing companies. During the three-day gathering, HFZA showcased its facilities and services, positioning Sharjah as an attractive investment destination. The team engaged with major companies and brands operating in the global steel sector and exhibition…
In recent years, the UAE’s commitment to accelerate its sustainability objectives from discussion to action has been highlighted through the laser-focused implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) plans and policies by numerous public and private entities nationwide. Having declared 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’, the host nation of COP28 is escalating its efforts to lead global efforts on ESG education and benchmark the contribution levels expected from organisations across the Emirates. These latest moves are progressive and ambitious but follow a clear pattern. In 2021, the UAE announced its Net Zero by 2050 initiative, making it the first…
Founded in 2017, Automyze has recently expanded into a new 25,000 sq. ft warehouse in the Umm Ramool district. The deal with Synergy is for its technologically advanced, cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS), SnapFulfil. Automyze specializes in start-ups and SME brands positioned for significant growth and currently shifts an average of 18,000 units monthly. However, their ambitious target to double this over the next six months required a WMS with the flexibility and scalability to adapt and grow with Automyze and its customers’ strategic expansions. Muhammad Manji, Founder and CEO of Automyze, said, “We are an ambitious 3PL looking to…
‘Green Marine Technology’ describes the application of ecologically responsible and sustainable technologies in the maritime sector. This entails creating and implementing clean propulsion options and using energy-saving tools and strategies to reduce fuel use and emissions. By designing and producing high-performance, zero-emission hydro foiling vessels, Artemis Technologies is passionate about promoting the development of Green Maritime Technology. The vessels include cutting-edge technology, such as our exceptional electric drivetrain that offers efficient, clean propulsion. It is impossible to exaggerate the value of green maritime technology. David Tyler, Commercial Director at Artemis Technologies, states, “The maritime industry is a big contributor to…
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s SF Airlines. Following the MoU, both carriers will start operating flights via their respective fleets to the other carrier’s hub in April, enabling the UAE’s national carrier to expand its reach into China via SF Airline’s extensive in-country network. The new partnership between Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines will provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with excellent connectivity to 25 domestic destinations in China via SF Airlines’ road feeder service trucking network, further enhancing Etihad…