Dronamics & Aramex sign deal for cargo drone technology

Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, has signed a LoI (Letter of Intent) agreement with UAE-based Aramex for cargo drone flights leveraging Dronamics’ technology and Aramex’s fleet management capabilities. As per the statement, Dronamics, renowned for engineering and operating remotely-piloted cargo aircraft, will supply its innovative drone technology to Aramex, one of the largest […]

Dubai Airshow 2023: Here’s how you can watch spectacular flying displays daily

Skyview, the purpose-built grandstand arena, is welcoming the general public, including families and children, to witness the spectacular daily flying displays at Dubai World Central (DWC), during the Dubai Airshow from November 13-17. What’s in store for visitors Visitors at Skyview will be able to watch all the live action from the runway. They will […]

Dubai Airshow begins on Nov 13, advanced aerial mobility takes centre stage

Held under the theme: ‘The Future of the Aerospace Industry’, the 18th edition of Dubai Airshow features a AAM pavilion this year in addition to the aerospace, space, and defence pavilions Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), urban air mobility (UAM), and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft are gaining prominence as the world looks to […]

Dubai Airshow 2023 to bring together over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries

Dubai Airshow 2023 is set to be the biggest on record, with exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition. More than 1,400 exhibitors, including 400 first-time exhibitors and over 80 startups across sectors from commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space , defence and military, business aviation, will showcase […]

Dubai 2023-24 cruise season: Emirate welcomes Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages

Dubai Harbour welcomed Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages on its maiden call to the region’s waters. The call is among the numerous international cruise liners expected to arrive at Dubai Harbour during the 2023-24 cruise season. The emirate is  expecting 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls. Resilient Lady launched on May 14 from Athens, Greece. […]

RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to build 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in key areas across the emirate to enhance road safety and foster wellbeing. RTA said by providing the facilities, it seeks to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders. The initiative is expected to increase delivery […]

Bahrain’s GFH acquires Saudi food services and logistics company for $133mln

Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group has confirmed it will acquire a Saudi Arabian food services and logistics business for SAR 500 million ($133 million). In a statement to Dubai Financial Market (DFM), GFH said the company had an enterprise value of SAR 500 million. Razi Al Merbati, CEO of GFH Capital S.A., said: “This transaction will […]

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Air Arabia is launching a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza city in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with a frequency of five weekly flights starting from December 6. The flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, departing from Sharjah at 7.55pm and landing in […]

Emirates Parkings to manage & operate RAK impoundment yard

Emirates Parkings, a specialist in providing reservation yards management services, has signed a partnership agreement with RAK Police General Headquarters and General Resources Authority in order to manage and operate Ras Al Khaimah Impoundment Yard. Under this agreement, Emirates Parkings will oversee and operate the vehicle parking yard within Ras Al Khaimah, offering services related […]

DP World to operate multi-purpose Dar Es Salaam Port in Tanzania

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernize the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port, connecting Tanzania and the wider region to global markets. The concession to operate and modernize the Dar es Salaam Port was awarded to DP World with the primary objective of optimizing […]