Djibouti says port will remain in state hands after ending DP World deal

Djibouti last month terminated the concession of DP World to run the port

UK, Saudi sign deals worth over $2bn during crown prince visit

The two countries have set themselves a $90bn trade and investment target for the coming years

Djibouti signs new port deal after ending DP World contract

DP World accused Djibouti of illegal seizing the terminal last month

Dubai’s DP World to begin work on Berbera project in Somaliland

The company expects to break ground on the 12 sqkm project this year

Ethiopia acquires 19% stake in DP World’s Somaliland port

The Dubai company is currently implementing a master plan at the port to add new facilities

Djibouti ends container terminal contract with Dubai’s DP World

DP World called the move an illegal seizure of the terminal

Dubai’s DP World signs MoU with India’s Jammu and Kashmir

The two will discuss a potential ‘multi-modal’ logistics park and hub in Jammu

Saudi says $192m Dhiba port expansion almost complete

Dhiba stands at the northern end of the Red Sea

Bahrain’s Arcapita partners with HSBC Saudi on $150m logistics fund

The firm will identify assets in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

ADNOC to supply sulphur to Morocco’s OCP

Abu Dhabi produces 6 million tonnes of sulphur per year, and supplied Morocco with 2 million tonnes in 2016

DP World to establish Berbera free zone

Berbera Free Zone will be based on the same model behind DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone

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UAE bans poultry products from Bulgaria over bird flu fears

Imports of thermally treated poultry products will be allowed from the European country

Egypt says UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait to lift ban on its agriculture exports

The three GCC states had banned certain imports from Egypt such as pepper, lettuce and onion, earlier this year

Dubai’s DP World says won’t renew Indonesia port contract

The announcement comes after DP World confirmed a deal with the Indonesian government to advise on port development in July

Dubai’s DP World begins construction of $1bn Ecuador port

The Ecuadorian government awarded a 50-year concession to the company last year

Dubai’s ruler unveils blueprint for $1.5bn Food Park

The new park will be located in Dubai Wholesale City

Saudi to reopen Iraq land border for trade after 27 years – report

The crossing was closed in the wake of Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait

Dubai’s DP World creates joint venture firm with Egypt’s Suez Canal Zone

DP World plans to establish an industrial and trade logistics district in the freezone

Abu Dhabi Ports denies plans for listing

The company could raise at least $1bn from a listing

Dubai’s DP World to advise on Indonesian ports

DP will share expertise and advise on efficiency savings

Abu Dhabi Ports seals 35-year concession to manage and expand the Port of Fujairah

DP World said in April that it had ended its agreement to expand and develop the port

Strengthening the chain: The impact of technology on logistics in the Gulf

As technology continues to develop at pace, we examine the impact on logistics, and how the industry is moving into a new era

Merkel sees EU, Gulf states making progress on free trade deal

Trade between the EU and GCC amounted to EUR138bn in 2016

GCC begins anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pipes

The investigation follows an anti-dumping law proposal from the UAE’s government advisory council in January

Dubai’s P&O Ports wins 30-year concession in Somalia’s Puntland

The project includes a 450m quay and 5 hectare back up area

UAE bans import of poultry products from Tennessee, Malaysia

The move come amidst concerns of an avian influenza outbreak

GCC states push for UK free trade deal after Brexit

Trade between Britain and the GCC totals about $37.5bn annually

Dubai’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

The ports operator held a meeting with Panama’s President to discuss potential projects in the country

DP World unconcerned by Trump policies

The Dubai-controlled company’s chairman said he expects growth in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Dubai non-oil trade dips for second year running in 2016

China remained the emirate’s top trade partner