The foreign trade sector in Dubai is actively pursuing the goals outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. This initiative was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to double Dubai’s economy over the next decade and solidify its position as one of the world’s top three economic cities. In the first quarter of this year, there has been a notable increase in customs transactions, with a record of 7 million transactions, according to Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of…
Author: Vibha Mehta
The new building has five floors and over 350,000 square feet of space, with 2.1 million cubic feet of storage capacity. It houses over three kilometres of conveyance equipment and our cutting-edge operational technology and procedures. “We are excited to announce our latest Fulfilment Center in the UAE as customers mark the Holy month of Ramadan and begin preparations for Eid,” adds Prashant Saran, Director of Operations for Amazon MENA. “We call our warehouses’ Fulfilment Centres’ because the entire process is fulfilled from start to finish—inventory comes in from sellers and is shipped out directly to customers. In these buildings,…
In January, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, declared 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability’: 12 months of initiatives, activities, and events to drive home the nation’s commitment to environmental and sustainable practices. Similar initiatives have been seen throughout the Middle East in recent years. Sustainability remains a foundation of Saudi Arabia’s and Bahrain’s Vision 2030 programmes. Qatar, buoyed by the successful sustainability strategy for the last year’s FIFA World Cup, continues to drive innovations in sustainable technology. And Oman will transition to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. The prosperity of…
His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Special Economic Cities and Zones Authority, Minister of Investment, Engineer Khalid Al-Falih, extended his gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, The Prime Minister, on the occasion of launching four new Special Economic Zones in Saudi Arabia. The new zones, strategically situated across the Kingdom, are ‘King Abdullah Economic City’ (KAEC) SEZ, ‘Jazan’ SEZ, ‘Ras Al Khair’ SEZ and ‘Cloud Computing’ SEZ located in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). The SEZs reinforce and other Saudi Arabia’s position as a global…
China-based J&T Express, one of leading Asia’s most prominent multinational logistics companies, is expanding its clientele throughout the Middle East, and how! J&T Express Middle East has more exciting plans for the area in the coming years after its formal launch in the Dubai market in 2021. Vibha Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Logistics News ME, talks to Sean Xiao, CEO of J&T Express Middle East, to learn about the company’s profitable operations and future growth goals… Operations Over The Years As they continue to connect the MENA region with China and other markets while fostering logistics innovation and sustainable development, J&T…
Dr Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, pens down her thoughts… The rise in urban population, evolving food consumption habits, and increased trade globalisation have complicated and prolonged food supply chains. To tackle the issue of food loss at every stage of the supply chain, there is a need to shift from a traditional approach to an integrated one. Implementing practical, affordable, and eco-friendly processing technologies, employing appropriate storage, and packaging solutions, enhancing road infrastructure and market linkages, as well as providing training and education…
Amadou Diallo on Fast Forward Challenge, labour retainment, blockchain, and much more… Explain the DHL Fast Forward Challenge in more detail. The DHL Fast Forward Challenge is a global competition to encourage companies across the globe to showcase innovative technologies in the logistics industry, focusing on sustainability. The challenge is part of the DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit, a three-day event that brings together decision-makers, thought leaders and stakeholders to promote the development of cleaner, greener logistics. The DHL Fast Forward Challenge recently concluded its regional final, witnessing Kenya-based ARC Ride emerge victorious. The winner will be able…
Dell Technologies today announced that Hamad International Airport (DOH) had selected its advanced server and network infrastructure solutions to deliver the best passenger experience and operational excellence as the aviation hub continues with Phase B of its expansion plan. Hamad International Airport, which currently serves over 170 global destinations and more than 40 airline partners, chose the Dell PowerEdge servers to secure and enhance the airport’s infrastructure capabilities and improve efficiencies and costs while creating the ultimate destination for millions of visitors. Dell PowerEdge servers are designed to perform exceptionally, laying the foundation for the future with computing and networking…
Yango Deli Tech, a global tech company that provides proprietary technologies and expertise for retailers and Nana, the leading online grocery and commodities delivery platform in Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement to implement Yango Deli Tech’s technologies into Nana’s current operations in KSA, laying the foundation for its future expansion plans. The partnership will enable Nana to improve unit economics, significantly enhance the client experience and support the company’s expansion into new markets. The move follows a pilot project conducted at one of Nana’s dark stores earlier this year. The test showed that the delivery platform could cut the…
Emirates Global Aluminium, the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world and the most significant industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas has joined HILT CRC to progress research into the decarbonisation of alumina refining. HILT CRC (Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre) is an Australian cooperative research centre bringing together industry, researchers and government to achieve technological breakthroughs in decarbonising the steel, iron, alumina and cement industries. Australia is the world’s second-largest alumina refining country and the largest alumina exporter. By joining international research and technology providers, EGA is HILT’s first industry partner with…