AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, has appointed seasoned logistics executive Jochen Thewes as the CEO of the group’s Logistics Cluster.
AD Ports Group, a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, has unveiled its new blueprint outlining how the Group is leveraging AI to transform port and logistics operations, boost efficiency and enable scalable growth across its global network.
The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world trade strong momentum at a time of higher tariffs and geopolitical conflicts.
The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the UAE and Belarus has officially come into force, marking a significant new phase in bilateral economic relations.
DP World’s Jafza and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed a deal to establish a framework that promotes dual-zone operations for companies looking to expand their financial, industrial and corporate structuring presence in Dubai.
Dubai Chambers has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with major Chinese business associations, the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association (GBAIEA) and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance (GBA Entrepreneurs Alliance).
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) achieved another record trade performance in the first half of 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic zones reaching AED246 billion ($66.98 billion), an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year.
Global logistics major DHL Group is set to invest more than €300 million ($348 million) in the Sub-Saharan Africa to help unlock opportunities for businesses across key sectors including e-commerce, perishables, energy, and life sciences and healthcare in Africa region.
Technology, innovation, start-ups and fin-techs could help accelerate the Indo-UAE relations to $200 billion in the next few years, said a senior Indian diplomat at a conference, titled Innovators and Investors Series, organised by the Indian People’s Forum in Dubai.
UAE believes that open rules-based trade remains an essential driver of long-term development for nations across the world, Foreign Trade Minister Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said during the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting (TIMM) in Gqeberha, South Africa.
