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flynas receives 50th jetliner out of 120 Airbus A320neo ordered
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the world, celebrated taking delivery of the 50th airplane out of a large order for Airbus A320neo jetliners at a reception held at King Khalid International Airport here. The company is...
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Jordan and Lebanon call for international initiative to stop war on Gaza
Amman, Jordan-- Jordan and Lebanon have called for the speeding up of international efforts to stop the war on Gaza and prevent a spillover of the conflict in the region. The exhortation to halt the destruction of life and property in the besieged enclave of the Gaza Strip came in... -
ADNOC L&S boosts barge fleet
With the latest acquisition, the firm now owns 39 JUBs. -
ADNOC L&S buys VLCC
Firm has committed $2 billion for more such carriers. -
ADNOC L&S gets new VLCC
VLCCs carry almost 2 million barrels of crude per voyage. -
Dubai holds trial of drone delivering medicine in public-private sector tie-up
Dubai, UAE--Dubai held the first trial of medical delivery by drones at the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), in yet another unique public-private sector partnership. The completion of the trial makes Fakeeh University Hospital, an academic-focused smart healthcare facility based in DSO, the first healthcare provider in the Middle East to... -
Deliveroo 2022 loss at $355m
The firm's revenue rose 14 percent to nearly US$2.4 billion. -
Atkins wins delivery partner role in Saudi futuristic city
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Atkins has been appointed as a delivery partner organization for what Saudi Arabia terms as "The Line" in NEOM. Atkins is one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies and a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group A civilizational revolution that will have no roads, cars... -
Technologies revolutionize food-service industry
That’s because today’s consumer has grown used to the convenience of online ordering – and they’re even willing to cut back on other activities to keep enjoying restaurant-quality meals from home. The latest technologies have revolutionized the food-service industry in more than one way, he adds. -
Food delivery market hots up even as inflation fear makes GCC residents cautious about expenses
Increased energy costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the epidemic would be a considerable burden for Gulf countries, which rely heavily on imports, says a report. -
Al Seer Marine buys large crude carriers
The firm's total VLCC fleet value is now $245 million. -
Jahez posts profit of US$14.2m
The food delivery platform saw rise in orders on its app in H1. -
50 days on, ‘nothing changes’ for UAE delivery riders
Rise in fuel prices, scorching heat and constant rush to deliver due to 'unrealistic promises' made to clients by online platforms are impacting lives of thousands of riders. -
Careem acquires MUNCH: ON
MUNCH: ON offering will be rebuilt on the Careem app. -
Nana ties up with Google Cloud
The alliance will ensure home delivery in 15 minutes. -
Russia warns of conflict with US over arms deliveries to Ukraine
The planned delivery of new US weapons to Ukraine, including advanced missile systems, increases the risk of drawing the United States into direct conflict with Russia, Moscow said Wednesday. On Tuesday, Washington said it will be supplying Ukraine with advanced missile systems, including the Himars multiple-launch rocket system. -
Delivery platforms run on woeful condition of riders
Riders of an online food ordering firm, who recently protested against unfair pay, allege that not only do they get penalized for late deliveries but part of their tips is also usurped. -
Tesla delivered 1m EVs last year
That is 67 percent higher than deliveries in the year-ago period. -
UAE’s first drone delivery service provider breaks two Guinness records
UAE's first licensed drone delivery service provider, BARQ EV, has broken two Guinness World Records-- the longest (13.58km) flight of a drone for the delivery service and the longest (18.065km) non-stop return flight for a drone. BARQ EV said in a statement that the two records are a testament to... -
Abu Dhabi to host new Amazon fulfillment center from 2024
Abu Dhabi will host a new Amazon fulfillment center, expected to be the most technologically advanced in the region. It will begin to operate from 2024. -
GCC countries warm up to cloud kitchens
Mubarak Jaffar, CEO of the cloud-kitchen firm KLC company, tells TRENDS how virtual kitchens are feeding a growing demand. -
Israel readies for delivery drone traffic jams
Israeli companies are tapping air force veterans’ expertise to avoid collisions in increasingly crowded skies as they look to start delivering food, drinks and other supplies using drones. However, there may be other challenges in the offing as more and more drones take to the skies. -
Abu Dhabi to use drones for delivery of vaccines and drugs
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's department of health (DoH) will be using drones for the transport of high-value medical goods such as Covid-19 vaccines, blood, and lab samples. The DoH will be using the drone network of Matternet, a US-based company providing on-demand delivery platforms, in collaboration with the logistics company Skygo.... -
Amazon to hire 1,500 people in UAE as it expands business
Amazon, the US e-commerce giant, has announced that it would add 1,500 jobs in the United Arab Emirates to cope with the potential hike in demand as it seeks to expand its presence in the country. -
Aramex likely to buy out Turkish MNG Kargo for $500m
Aramex, the Dubai-listed courier agency, is in talks with MNG Kargo, the Turkish delivery company, to buy it completely for close to $500 million. -
Emirates to receive three A380 by November
The delivery will take the airlines' total fleet of A380s to 188 units. -
Sharjah’s Sewa delivers gas to Kalba, Khorfakkan
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has completed the delivery of natural gas to 112 housing projects in the cities of Kalba and Khorfakkan. -
eCommerce booms in Saudi Arabia, market touches $970 million
Annual growth in eCommerce market expected to grow by more than 6 percent Currently, only 15 to 20 percent of orders are collected at a physical location operated by courier companies Online buying has been growing in Saudi Arabia in recent years at such speed that it is now estimated...