We are pleased to announce that Tarek Almuhanna, Owner and Founder of Swiss Knife, will be joining our ‘Logistics & Supply Chain in F&B’ panel. This panel will discuss the numerous sectors and criteria that are catered for in the logistics and supply chain of food and beverage items, addressing each and every critical stage.
Author: Vibha Mehta
The Ninth Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit has concluded two days of open debate around how the sector can best meet the evolving needs of the region’s consumers and develop for the future. Saudi Payments and Cenomi Group were strategic partners for the event. TikTok, Chahoub Group and Channels by STC were platinum partners. Opening keynote speaker H.E. Eng Ammar Nagadi, Vice Minister of Economy & Planning, set the tone for the event – and laid out the Ministry’s strategic priorities for the sector. The Vice Minister laid out the Ministry’s plan for growth, modernization and optimization and said, “Our…
Womanhood should not be celebrated on a particular day but rather every day. While we as women juggle many responsibilities and activities that we are ‘supposed to undertake,’ I had the humbling chance to speak with Dana Al Shahrani, who is here to build a mark for herself in a perhaps more male-dominated industry. We talked about her leadership at Amazon, her distinct stance in the business, and how she wants to empower women in the supply chain profession. Dana, who holds a law degree, began her career at Amazon as an Operations Supervisor and was quickly promoted to Site…
We are pleased to announce that Alain Kaddoum, Managing Director at Savoye Middle East, will be joining our ‘Transformation With The Adaptation of Automation’ panel. The newest trend is automation. From shipping, trucking, fleet management, warehousing, and other elements of the logistics industry. The panel will emphasise on how automation is changing the logistics landscape
Founded in 2021 and inspired by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, AJEX Logistics Services is a Saudi-based Middle East expert in expedited distribution, logistics, and shipping solutions. A joint venture between Ajlan & Brothers Holding Group, a renowned Middle Eastern investment corporation and conglomerate, and SF Express, a pioneer in China’s transportation and logistics industry, AJEX connects people and companies throughout the Middle East, China, and the world. “AJEX emerged from the natural synergies between Ajlan & Bros, a Saudi-based Middle Eastern company with over 60 years of experience in diverse sectors ranging from retail to healthcare and education, and SF…
We are pleased to announce that Ayman Kabbara, Managing Director at Scan Global Logistics, will be joining our ‘Disruption in the Aviation Industry’ panel. The focus of this panel discussion will be those disruptions, despite the common aphorism that broader the growth, wider the interruptions. The elements driving varied disruptions, automation, air traffic control, and consumer feedback for the air cargo industry.
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has further expanded its online booking portal capabilities as part of the carrier’s ongoing digitalisation strategy. In the latest development of the carrier’s online booking portal, Etihad Cargo has introduced pet shipment bookings for dogs and cats, online dangerous goods bookings and a custom feed within the customer dashboard. Traditionally, booking pet shipments has required customers to send multiple documents via email. Following the launch of the online pet shipment booking feature, Etihad Cargo’s customers can book the shipment of dogs and cats via the online booking portal, making the…
We are pleased to announce that David Dronfield, General Manager at Swisslog MENA, will be joining our ‘Transformation With The Adaptation of Automation’ panel. This panel will be exploring the newest trends is automation. From shipping, trucking, fleet management, warehousing, and other elements of the logistics industry. The panel will emphasise on how automation is changing the logistics landscape.
Bolstering the UAE’s commitment to building a self-reliant food security program, Silver Line Gate Group (SLG) is constructing a new manufacturing, warehouse and corporate offices facility spanning 1.37 million sq. ft., at Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM Group. SLG Group is one of the Middle East’s leading milk powder suppliers, including leading brands such as Lancy, Gardo, Silva, SLG, Sama, Zain, Al Sahem, etc. The AED 200 million manufacturing facility is set to open in Dubai Industrial City in 2025. SLG Group’s manufacturing base joins many food manufacturers and processing firms producing and exporting foodstuffs globally from the…
As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, Jeeny, the Middle East’s fastest-growing ride-hailing application, announces a female-focused initiative. Jeeny eases daily consumer needs with on-demand mobility services across Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Their new initiative is to support and drive an increase in women drivers across the country. The tech-driven company offers a commission-free month during the first month once signed up as a driver with Jeeny. The initiative aligns with the 2023 theme of Embrace Equity, aiming to take on inclusivity. As of June 2018, women were allowed to drive for the first…