The new AIME & MRO Middle East edition, which will be held concurrently in Dubai on March 1-2, will feature participation from 20 French aircraft interior and maintenance businesses. Airlines, MRO centres, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and investors worldwide will gather at this regional event to enhance the aviation and aircraft manufacturing ecosystem. For two days, the French delegation will benefit from a revitalized sector benefiting from a resurgence in global air traffic, which is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels as early as 2024, according to IATA. The aircraft and aviation sector in the Middle East has experienced significant growth over…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner highlights the top searched destinations by Saudi travellers during Foundation Day. The booking windows for flights in February also saw an increase compared to 2022, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic booking windows – as consumer confidence continues to grow and travellers tend to book their flights earlier. Travel searches within the GCC – top 3: 1. Saudi Arabia (+98% compared to the previous year) 2. UAE (+99 compared to the previous year) 3. Qatar (+2094% increase compared to the previous year) International travel searches – top 5 1. Egypt (+19% increase compared to the previous year)…
The Nissan Ariya AT39, the first EV constructed by world-leading extreme vehicle specialists, Arctic Trucks, will embark on a 17,000-mile trip from the Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will undertake the ten-month journey, taking them through 14 countries, starting on March 23, 2023. The Ariya AT39 is a professionally re-engineered high mobility platform that balances the performance and efficiency of Nissan’s electric vehicle architecture with adaptations and enhancements to the body, suspension, steering, wheels, brakes, and more. Key features of the vehicle include: Arctic Trucks re-engineering, BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrain tires, Arctic Trucks…
Al Ain Water, the UAE’s leading water brand, announced today, at Gulfood 2023, the launch of its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethene terephthalate (rPET). This unique 100% rPET bottle is the first locally produced by a UAE brand. PET is a highly recyclable plastic material, and when recycled, it becomes rPET, a strong, durable and infinitely recyclable material that is commonly used for packaged foods and drinks. Once reprocessed, rPET can make new plastic bottles or other items. It supports the recycling industry, saves energy and resources, and diverts these plastics from landfills. According to Global…
Container xChange is one of the leading online platforms for container logistics that brings together all relevant companies to book and manage shipping containers and settle all related invoices and payments. Container xChange’s Container LogTech predictions report for 2023 highlights critical global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. The report draws attention to some of the most pertinent issues the industry will see this year, helping professionals better prepare for navigation. “The overall outlook for the year 2023 remains gloomy. Europe is hit hard with all-time high inflation; China struggles to cope with the…
Aggreko is participating in ‘The Big 5 Saudi’ as the event’s Energy Partner to create awareness of how construction companies in the region can meet the Saudi Net Zero 2060 target by switching to energy from batteries, modular solar or by adopting a hybrid solution. Aggreko is already involved in megaprojects in Saudi Arabia and the region, providing flexible and sustainable energy solutions for construction sites. According to Adam Read, Head of Sales – Middle East, Aggreko: “Saudi Arabia has set an ambitious timeframe to achieve their net zero targets, which leaves no room for slow decision-making. The construction sector…
Global Aerospace Logistics and the Advance Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (GAL-AMMROC) will display industry-leading aerospace and defence solutions at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2023. The event will take place from 20 to 24 February in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Mahmood Al Hameli, GAL-AMMROC, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented: “IDEX 2023 will be an ideal platform for us to showcase our expertise, technologies, and capabilities across key aerospace sectors. Through the localization and creation of new components and services,…
Al Tayer Motors, the UAE’s official Ford Trucks importer-dealer, opened the first 3S – Sales, Service, and Spare Parts – a facility for the brand at Dubai Investments Park, in the heart of the city’s transport and logistics hub. The 2700 square meter facility dedicated to Ford Trucks includes a showroom with a two-truck display, a comfortable service area with a customer lounge, and a fully operational service centre with six work bays. The facility is staffed with Sales and Service personnel to help customers with all their requirements. “Our Ford Trucks business continues to grow, and we now have…
Shaffra, a Metaverse-as-a-Service company (MaaS), has entered the UAE market by unveiling its revolutionary platform, ready to transform how organisations engage with their customers and stakeholders. Using innovative new 3D technologies, Shaffra is introducing the next era of virtual experiences where users can interact and collaborate and digital assets in real-time. Shaffra’s 3D engine is built around easing the process of entering the metaverse for everyone, particularly corporates and government agencies, by providing a cost-effective solution and a simple interface. Government entities and Corporates can now build their metaverse without going through the expensive and time-consuming effort of creating…
On theme with this year’s focus on sustainability in the UAE, AstraZeneca has announced plans to construct sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park, a member of TECOM Group PJSC. Set to open in Q3 2023, the move is part of the biopharmaceutical giant’s global green agenda and in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and the Year of Sustainability. The new office design, construction, and materials will meet platinum standards in Leadership in Energy, and Environmental Design (LEED) set out by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Green Building Classification System is one of the most…