Oil price, capacity, and supply chain disruption uncertainty further strain the world’s economies. These worldwide issues do not exclude the petrochemical industry. Despite this, the petrochemical industry in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) experienced stability. The growth in export quantities in 2021, which increased by 52% year over year, is one sign of this. Additionally, the free zone alone was responsible for almost 50% of Dubai’s polymers and petrochemicals trade last year, worth over AED 49 billion. Enabling Seamless Trade DP World has supported global petrochemical trade lanes and ecosystems through its local and regional assets, multimodal connectivity, cost-effective supply…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Senior officials from UD Trucks and Al Masaood met before the opening of a new plant in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, which is planned to open shortly to accommodate the expanding client base of the Japanese truck manufacturer. This brand-new, cutting-edge servicing facility will assist UD Trucks in meeting increasing demand while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction standards. Hani Tannir, CEO of Group Industrial at Al Masaood, UD Trucks Senior Vice President Jacques Michel, and Mourad Hedna, President of UD Trucks Middle East, East & North Africa, met with clients to go through the brand’s long-term strategy and direction as…
The cost-effective airline SalamAir from Oman has obtained Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a worldwide safety audit program that IATA manages and controls. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said, “IOSA Programme enables SalamAir to benchmark its Operation safety standards by improving its operational management and control systems. Being IOSA registered is the most compelling evidence for putting safety factors first in the operation of SalamAir. This will be one of the key factors for its progress towards excellent service, in line with the trend of new and modern aviation worldwide.” The IOSA…
Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics firm, is putting additional experts and transportation links at their disposal in anticipation of Turkey’s expanding attraction to European importers and exporters. Transports between Turkey and its primary commercial partner, Germany, as well as the Benelux nations, are the main emphasis. Early in December, the logistics firm completely incorporated the newly acquired freight forwarding business 3S Transport & Logistics into the Gebrüder Weiss Türkiye country organization to extend its services. “The demand for transport on the Middle Corridor route is steadily increasing. Due to the increased transit volume, Turkey is gaining further importance…
Al Masaood Energy, one of the first established oil and gas suppliers and contractors based in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MoUC) with the Columbia Group and Fameline Holding Group to explore openings in the industrial and maritime sectors. Al Masaood Energy offers cutting-edge energy services in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and South Asia. The business is also well-known for being a significant local sponsor, agent, and strategic partner of foreign manufacturers and contractors engaged in the UAE energy sector. The development of an integrated industrial ‘mega-base’…
The Pre-School Learning Alliance of the UK has accredited Hummingbird Early Learning Centre, one of the top institutions for early childhood education and development in the UAE, and it has announced the opening of its newest nursery branch in Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), which is scheduled to open in January 2023. Hummingbird’s new location, which serves the working-age population in and surrounding DAFZA, one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing free zones and home to more than 3,100 firms, is outfitted with cutting-edge amenities. A personalised and hands-on approach to childcare provides a home-away-from-home setting while incorporating learning through play…
Logistics News ME interviewed Dhruvil Sanghvi, Founder and CEO of LogiNext, one of the biggest global SaaS (software as a service firm) leaders in automation solutions – with a primary focus on supply chain and logistics. Launched in 2014, LogiNext promises to provide full-stack logistics services, including first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile. With the expanding e-commerce, start-ups, CEP, and food delivery app industries, these logistically operating companies tend to open doors to more significant opportunities for expansion. Here’s what Dhruvil Sanghvi has to say on shaping the logistics industry… Tell us about LogiNext and your logistics and supply chain solutions. LogiNext…
SwissBorg, one of the top cryptocurrency wealth management applications in Europe, has announced its debut in the United Arab Emirates in order to provide the safest and most user-friendly software for investing and earning income on assets using Web 3.0. The award-winning app’s two-part recipe for widespread acceptance is simplicity and automation, which enables anybody, regardless of age or skill level, to join a community. SwissBorg introduces a digital asset management tool that eliminates uncertainty in cryptocurrency investments, bringing more than six years of experience to the UAE. Through a successful initial coin offering, the group raised AED 200…
During a virtual press conference yesterday, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding and Executive Chairman of MEBAA – the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, and Tim Hawes, Managing Director of Tarsus Group, revealed intriguing new aspects of this year’s MEBAA Show 2022. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding and Executive Chairman of MEBAA – the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, said: “We’re excited to host this year’s MEBAA show, with just one week to go until representatives from across the industry gather to lay out the roadmap for business aviation in the future. The tremendous rise of business…