DP World Marine Services adds UAE coastal service
DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country, supporting key customers by easing supply chain bottlenecks. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 TEUs sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman and arrived on-time on October 7, 2022. […]
UAE tops MENA food security index
The UAE ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2022, issued by Economist Impact, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has revealed. The new ranking compares with the third place in the region for the year 2021. Globally, the UAE reached 23rd […]
Dubai: E-scooters permitted in 11 new areas from 2023; speed limits on some internal roads to drop to 30kmph
Starting 2023, e-scooters can be operated in 11 new residential areas in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. With these, the total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted increases to 21, and the total length of tracks dedicated to bikes, e-scooters and shared routes rises from 185km to 390km. The […]
Fifa World Cup 2022: How to save in Dubai as flight tickets, hotel rates soar in Qatar
It is more economical to stay in Dubai and fly down to Doha to watch the Fifa World Cup in Qatar than book a hotel in Doha to watch the match due to exorbitant hotel rates in Qatar, say travel agents. On average, it will cost at least $2,000 (Dh7,340) to watch the matches in […]
UAE: 1 Billion Meals distributes more than 2.5 million meals in seven Asian countries
The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the region’s largest food donation drive to support the underprivileged and undernourished in 50 countries across four continents, announced the completion of the distribution of more than 2.5 million meals across seven Asian countries, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment (MBRCH). Organised by […]
UAE: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Foreign Experts Court examines 200 cases with total claims of over $816mln
The Foreign Experts Court of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has managed to maintain high adjudication rates in the cases brought before it over three years since it started operating in 2019, achieving a 90 percent disposition rate out of a total number of about 200 commercial cases submitted to its consideration, […]
Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company’s board of directors holds inaugural meeting
The Board of Directors of Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail, the developer and operator of the Oman national Rail Network, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, held its inaugural meeting in Dubai, two days after signing an agreement to form […]
Al Quoz Creative Zone’s master plan approved, to be rolled out over 4 years
The Higher Committee of the Al Quoz Creative Zone today approved the master plan for the Al Quoz Creative Zone during a meeting chaired by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council. The master plan provides a […]
AD Ports reaches key milestone in new terminal work
AD Ports Group has installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall of the new CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, marking the major development milestone with a special ceremony. Announced in September 2021, the development of the new terminal is on track with budgeted capital expenditure of AED3.3 billion. The terminal is expected […]
ADNOC ‘in talks’ to acquire or invest in energy trader Gunvor Group – report
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is reportedly looking for a partial or full acquisition of Geneva-based Gunvor Group, according to a Bloomberg report. The state-run oil producer has conducted “early-stage talks” about the potential acquisition, Bloomberg reported, citing sources who asked not to be named. Gunvor is one of the world’s largest independent commodities […]