Majid Al Futtaim originally franchised Carrefour, one of the leading grocery brands in the area, in 1995. The company currently holds the right to run the brand in over 30 nations in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – today, with more than 400 Carrefour shops in 16 countries, serving around 750,000 consumers each day. Jean Luc Graziato, Chief Commercial Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Retail, in conversation with Vibha Mehta, Editor of Logistics News ME, brings forward all the details you would like to read about the day-to-day logistical operations… What special measures were implemented in the supply chain for…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Following UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s Appointment of H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber to Lead COP28 UAE, Her Excellency Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany makes a statement. “With his vast experience in climate diplomacy, across the public and private sectors, and demonstrated successes across the energy sector, the appointment of His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber as COP28 President-Designate is a fitting and well-deserved one. He is in the ideal position to leverage the long-standing synergies between IRENA and the UAE to scale-up our ambitions for a future powered by renewable energy solutions and advanced technologies. “Together with Her…
The Retail Leaders Circle is convening its 9th MENA Summit in Riyadh as regional consumer habits adapt to historic inflation levels. The highly anticipated annual event is the major strategic platform for the retail industry. It brings together regional and global decision-makers to discuss the industry’s trends and how companies can respond strategically to the changing competitive environment. The event will be held in Riyadh from March 7 – 8, 2023. The retail sector will contribute $308 billion (SAR 1.16 trillion) to the GCC economy in 2023, approximately 14 per cent of the region’s non-oil GDP. Saudi Arabia’s sector is…
Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights is home to one of the most fun spots to hang out in the emirate. In addition, a restaurant’s success depends on the warmth of its staff and the calibre of the food and drinks it serves, which facilitates a seamless logistics and supply chain. Housing restaurants like Belgium Beer Café, Lucky Voice, Hitchki, and Lock Stock and Barrel, to name a few, Logistics News ME brings forward a part of their behind-the-scenes operations. Here is everything you want to know from Alwin Varghese, Cluster Purchasing Manager at Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights, as he…
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will host Cargo iQ’s first working group meeting of 2023 in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. The conference will bring together over 40 attendees plus online members from around the world to explore how industry standards and digital tools can facilitate greater efficiencies in air cargo. Cargo iQ is an IATA interest group that aims to create and implement quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry. The multi-stakeholder Cargo iQ community works collaboratively to improve the air cargo customer experience continuously. “As a Cargo iQ member, Etihad Cargo…
Nearly 50 DHL Express vans will begin running on the Michelin UPTIS airless tire to make last-mile deliveries in Singapore by the end of 2023. The pilot program begins with the first vehicles making the first delivery trips on January 10. Thanks to a partnership between DHL and Michelin, Michelin’s airless prototype tire has taken another step forward. One year ahead of schedule, the first Michelin UPTIS tires are now marketed in real-world conditions. The Michelin UPTIS prototype is a puncture-proof wheel/tire assembly with no compressed air and is intended for cars and light vans. The air has been replaced…
In an exclusive conversation with Logistics News ME, Max Avtukhov, CEO and Co-Founder of Yango Deli Tech, tells us about the company and its plans… Yango Deli Tech believes that the e-grocery business in these areas has much promise and is growing fairly quickly. The MENA e-grocery sector is worth roughly 25 billion USD and has room to expand. The average order is one of the largest in relation to the cost of fulfilment and delivery, and estimations indicate that Dubai has the potential for at least double the number of daily deliveries. The number of employed individuals, their income,…
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced today the Diriyah Project as PIF’s fifth giga-project, reflecting Diriyah’s status as a unique destination with distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism landmarks. The announcement reflects HRH the Crown Prince’s efforts in enabling the Saudi cultural identity, which includes the Diriyah Project due to its historic, cultural, and political value proudly showcasing to the world Saudi Arabia’s 300 years of history. Diriyah Project is a globally significant destination that includes the Turaif District UNESCO World Heritage Site. These cultural and…
One of the world’s foremost manufacturers of mobile chargers, Anker, has debuted its latest line of PowerHouse power stations in the United Arab Emirates. The Anker 757 Portable Power Station (PowerHouse 1229Wh), Anker 535 Portable Power Station (PowerHouse 512Wh), and Anker 521 Portable Power Station (PowerHouse 256Wh), equipped with the most recent technologies, provide a wide variety of ports in portable designs to satisfy the needs of any outdoor enthusiast. A lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, similar to those seen in contemporary electric automobiles, powers the new series of high-capacity PowerHouse stations, providing six times the utilization of ordinary batteries.…
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has added a Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft to its managed fleet. DCAF will manage and operate the new aircraft on behalf of its private owner. This brings the total number of aircraft under management to nine. The new aircraft will be at DCAF’s home base at Al Maktoum International Airport. The management contract will see DCAF provide complete Flight Operational Aircraft Management services, Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), hangar parking and FBO handling at its facility at Al Maktoum International Airport, in addition to providing maintenance services for the aircraft. Holger Ostheimer, Managing Director of DC…