Logistics

Three decades on from its opening beside dxb, Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) has grown its trade past Dhs479bn. Its leadership is now looking beyond the freezone model toward an integrated ecosystem aligned with Dubai’s d33 Economic Agenda

The new capability allows businesses to transport eligible regulated materials across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

Dubai Investments has announced plans for the UAE’s first IPO of 2026, offering a 20 per cent stake in DIP Holding on the Dubai Financial Market

The planned joint venture will develop a regional distribution and fulfilment facility supporting supply chains across the Middle East

The Singapore-flagged vessel caught fire before sinking, with all 21 crew members safely evacuated

More than 50 Dubai-based manufacturers participated in a workshop focused on international logistics, supply chain planning and export readiness

More than 80 per cent of world merchandise trade by volume is transported by sea, while maritime networks carry an estimated $14tn worth of containerised goods

Tawrid has signed binding agreements with Gulf International Bank, Saudi National Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, ROSHN Group and construction company Nesma & Partners

The industrial park is also intended to support Kenyan suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

The vessel will operate as part of DP World’s Shipping Solutions business, formerly Unifeeder