Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia witnessed a surge in commercial registrations across various business sectors in the last quarter of 2023, with land transport of goods leading the way, the Kingdom's Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday. Land transport of goods witnessing a remarkable increase. By the end of Q4...

Cairo, Egypt-- Qatar and Egypt have discussed enhancing ties in the field of civil aviation between the two countries. In this connection, the civil aviation officials from the two countries held talks in Cairo to boost the cooperation. Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, in charge of managing Qatar Civil Aviation...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Directorate of Public Security stressed that anyone who facilitates the entry, transfer or employment of violators of border security into the Kingdom or provides them with shelter or any service or help of any type will face imprisonment up to 15 years and a fine...

Paris, France - Extraction of Earth's natural resources could surge 60 percent by 2060, imperiling climate goals and economic prosperity, the UN said on Friday, calling for dramatic changes in energy, food, transport and housing. Enormous expansion of infrastructure, energy demand and consumer consumption over the last half century, particularly in...

Dubai, UAE - About 63% of respondents in the UAE plan to make EVs their primary mode of transport by 2025, reveals a survey by Al-Futtaim Automotive, a major division of the Al-Futtaim Group and Strategic E-Mobility Partner, The survey indicating a significant shift in UAE residents' perspectives towards electric...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian Arsenale Group have officially inked an agreement to introduce the "Dream of the Desert" luxury train service in Saudi Arabia. The momentous deal was signed by Dr Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of SAR, and Paolo Barletta, CEO of the board...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Setting the scene for a low-carbon and climate-resilient Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to invest US$100 billion of its own funds and work with the public and private sector to maximize its climate impact. With the region on the frontline of the...

Dubai, UAE -- Qatar Chamber has underscored Qatar's significant strides in the transport sector, positioning the nation as a formidable player with a $9.9 billion market investment. This achievement has propelled Qatar to claim the second-best spot in the region for logistics efficiency. Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, a...

Tashkent will host the Iranian and Turkish presidents, as well as Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Central Asian leaders. The war between Israel and Hamas is not on the agenda, Uzbekistan said.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines transported 814,000 Umrah performers to and from Saudi Arabia, a 50 percent increase over last year, according to a press release issued by Saudia. Its commitment to operate during the...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser here launched a significant mega bus transport services project aimed at linking 200 cities and provinces.   The project will have a capacity to accommodate six million passengers annually. The project operates through three...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea to enhance their bilateral air transport relations. This MoU includes an agreement to increase the number of national carrier flights between the two countries...

Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing waste, and promoting the conservation of resources at source, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change & Environment, emphasized that it not only promotes environmental sustainability but also presents...

Tripoli, Libya--Libya and Italy have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation to enable air transport companies to operate charter and regular flights between the two countries. In this regard, the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority and the Italian civil aviation authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Ministry of...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Airports Council International (ACI) for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East has established its first office in Riyadh. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saleh Al-Jasser, inaugurated the office yesterday. Al-Jasser...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Sports Council discussed business developments and plans for developing the sports sector here, local media reports said. This also includes the continuation of supportive initiatives and programs to enhance the success of the sports system at the local and global levels. Mohammed Thani Al...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Executive Directors (BED) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved to finance projects worth US$800 million for improving the living conditions of the people in member countries and attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IsDB President Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasser said that the projects were...

Muscat, Oman-- Oman's inflation rate increased by 2.8 percent in 2022 as the consumers price index (CPI) registered 109.7 points compared to 106.7 points in 2021. According to the data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), there was a rise in the prices of main groups...

DUBAI, UAE - Commercial transport sector contributed AED16.1 billion ($4.38bn) to Dubai's economy in 2022, said Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executives Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The sector employs around 242,000 jobs by more than 7000 companies, local media reports said. “The...

Vienna, Austria-- Looking to ramp up trade and business relations, the United Arab Emirates has signed an air transport services agreement with Austria at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the capital, Vienna. The agreement, which aims to strengthen air transport relations between the two countries, was signed on behalf...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- AD Ports Logistics (ADPL) has signed an agreement with Acino to provide the Swiss company with global freight-forwarding services, inclusive of sea and air transport in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The agreement will see ADPL leverage its fully integrated and GDP-certified end-to-end pharma...

Geneva, Switzerland - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine crisis and the climate crises are having a devastating effect on progress towards the SDGs. The UNCTAD released the fifth edition of its annual SDG Pulse, a global reference for tracking progress towards achieving...

Official data show a 6.1 percent growth in non-oil GDP during the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong performances in construction, wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, and financial and insurance services. The non-oil GDP (at constant prices) reached AED 146bn ($39.74bn) in Q1 compared to AED 137.7bn...

SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said it transported about 38 million passengers, throughout the year 2022, local media reports said. This includes passengers benefiting from the mass transportation services on the public transportation network in the emirate, represented by intercity buses, taxis, in addition to...

Dubai, UAE-- Some 27 million taxi rides were undertaken in Dubai in the first three months of 2023, up one million from the same period last year. According to the Roads and Transport Authority, the latest figures underscored the sector's “remarkable growth” over the past five years. The increase in...

Baghdad, Iraq--Iraq is looking to deepen cooperation with Iran in the transport sector and facilitate the movement of pilgrims between the two countries. The issue was discussed in a meeting in Baghdad between the Iranian and Iraqi ministers focusing on the ways to expand cooperation between the two countries. The meeting...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has asked transporters in the Emirates to register in the Electronic National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments by 30 October 2023. Those who fail to register by this date will be fined AED1,000 for the...

Dubai, UAE-- Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, to look at the possibility of using the rail network in the transportation of iron ore. The MoU was signed by Ahmed al...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A delegation of Saudi Arabia discussed steps to enhance cooperation in maritime transport and ports with South Korea, local media reports said. Led by Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, the delegation visited South Korea and met Cho Seung-hwan, Minister of Oceans and...

Suhail bin Mohammed Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said the UAE was keen to widen ties with Uzbekistan in sectors such as transport and infrastructure. He disclosed that companies such as Mubadala, masdar, and Taqa currently operating in the country have plans to increase their investments in the future.

Doha, Qatar-- Inflation in Qatar rose by 4.01 percent year-on-year in March, because of a rise of prices across eight categories, according to data released by the Planning and Statistics Authority.   The Consumer Price Index of March 2023, which is a broad measure of inflation, reached 105.55 points, up by...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--A bus ferrying pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca burst into flames after a collision on a bridge on Monday, killing 20 people and injuring more than two dozen others, Saudi state media reported. The incident in the southern province of Asir highlights persistent challenges to safely transporting...

The provincial councils, created by the 2005 constitution following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, carry relatively significant power in federal Iraq, including allocating the budgets for health, transport and education.

The growth rate is also the highest in the last decade, with crude oil and natural gas contributing 32.7%, government services 14.2%, and manufacturing other than oil refining 8.6%.

ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI)  Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei Thursday had a meeting with Bahrain's Minister of Works Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj at the MoEI headquarters in Dubai. They discussed ways to boost UAE-Bahrain synergies in the infrastructure and transport sectors. Al...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - UAE's Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said Wednesday that in 2022, the UAE economy recorded its fastest growth rate in over a decade despite the global economic slowdown, with the first half of 2022 witnessing unprecedented growth of nearly 8.5 percent. The country's...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai has recorded a 35 percent increase in the number of people using public transport like metro, tram, buses, marine transport and taxis in 2022, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority said Sunday. In 2021, the public transport ridership was 461 million, which rose to 621.4 million in 2022....

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority has signed the largest project for transporting passengers by buses through a network covering more than 200 cities and governorates. The network is expected to serve more than 6 million passengers annually through 76 routes, with a new fleet of buses equipped with...

BAGHDAD, IRAQ -  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will travel to France on Thursday for energy and security talks with President Emmanuel Macron, he told AFP. Sudani, in written answers to AFP, said he wants to "activate the agreements" between oil-rich Iraq and France "particularly in the transport, energy and investment...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that 2,166,821 riders used its public transport, shared mobility means and taxis during the New Year’s Eve 2023. The figure reflects a 33 percent rise from last year’s number, which was 1,632,552 riders. The breakdown of ridership was as follows:...

Muscat, Oman - Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has said that the digital economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is advancing at a rapid and significant pace, noting its major importance to GDP. He noted the importance of promoting cooperation...

Germany plans to open four more government-funded LNG terminals over the next few months as well as a private terminal in the port of Lubmin.

Amman, Jordan-- Jordan's inflation shot up 4.22%, reaching to 106.68 points during the period from January to the end of November 2022, compared to 102.36 points during for the same period in 2021. The Department of Statistics stated today in its monthly report that some of the most prominent commodity...

Beijing is ready to expand its crude oil trade with Riyadh and will "list Saudi Arabia as a destination country for outbound tourism organized by Chinese citizens, says Xi Jinping.

PARIS, FRANCE - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven countries across the world to boost energy efficiency, creating "huge potential" to tackle high prices, security and climate change, the IEA said on Friday. Governments have scaled up fossil fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of rising energy costs on households...

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT - Jordan's Minister of Transport Maher Abu Al-Samen discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Kamel Al-Wazir ways and means of cementing bilateral cooperation in various spheres of transportation. The talks were held on the sidelines of the Council meeting of Arab Transport Ministers in Alexandria during which Al-Samen, also...

The latest fire came after three people were lightly hurt on Tuesday when a blaze broke out in a refreshments area in the departures lounge of one of the terminals.

Domestic fuel bills rocketed further despite the UK government's energy price freeze as the market faced fresh fallout from key producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Runaway inflation comes despite Britain's energy support, which sought to limit annual energy bills at an average of £2,500 per year.

The 303km railway, with passenger trains traveling up to 200kmper hour, will join up with the UAE's national network that is now under construction. The joint venture between Oman Rail and the UAE's Etihad Rail was agreed upon during a visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to Oman.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), facilitated over 1.2 million metric tonnes (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million MT of vehicle and transport commodities which transited through the emirate in 2021.