More than 1.4 million passengers used UAE airports between March 1–12, according to the UAE GCAA. National carriers are restoring operations, reaching 44.6% of overall activity compared with operational levels before the current regional tensions.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has signed a co-operation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in automated transit networks, for setting up an automated transit network, introducing a new mode of transport based on autonomous electric vehicles supported by AI technologies in Dubai.
Keolis Group, a global leader in shared mobility and public transport, has appointed Youenn Dupuis as CEO Middle East & Eastern Asia.
Mammoet, a leader in heavy lifting or transport challenge, has safely completed the weighing, transport, and loadout of 24 PAU and PAR modules for a major gas development project in the UAE.
The Saudi transport and logistics sector has secured investment contracts worth more than SAR280 billion ($74.6 billion) from both global and local private-sector partners, thanks to the structural reforms and the backing of the wise leadership, said a report.
Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s leading transport provider, has launched the country’s first RoboTaxi service under the supervision of The Ministry of Transport, marking a major milestone in the development of smart, sustainable, and technology-driven mobility solutions, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The UAE has announced a AED170 billion ($46.29 billion) package of national transport and road projects to be implemented by 2030, aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing mobility across the UAE.
Strabag has announced that it has secured a €102 million ($118 million) transport infrastructure project in Muscat, Oman. The scope of work involves widening of a major street, building of a flyover and underpasses as well as redesigning roundabouts into intersections.
King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to cooperate in the promotion of domestic tourism, develop air connectivity, and enhance the traveller and visitor experience.
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.
