The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has announced an investment of 90 million dirhams aimed at developing the second phase of its logistics complex. This expansion will add over 360 000 square feet of space to the existing facilities, enhancing Jafza’s capability to support growing business demands. Jafza’s expansion reflects its commitment to bolstering...
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has announced the formation of a joint venture with Columbia Group, a globally recognized platform in maritime, logistics, tourism, and energy sectors. This collaboration aims to enhance their operations in the shipping industry. The partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies to provide a comprehensive range of shipping and...
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), recognized as the world’s largest express transportation company, has introduced FedEx Surround® in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This innovative solution is designed for monitoring and intervention in logistics and supply chain management, offering businesses enhanced shipment visibility, control, and reliability. Built on near real-time visibility and AI-powered predictive analytics, FedEx...
ADQ, recognized as the third-largest sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi, has successfully secured a majority stake in Aramex, a logistics company listed in Dubai. Following a voluntary tender offer, ADQ now owns 58 percent of Aramex. This includes 23 percent held by its subsidiary, AD Ports Group, and an additional 35 percent acquired from...
The largest express shipping firm in the world, Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), recently hosted a Power Networking event with the goal of establishing connections with important healthcare industry players. Specialized logistical improvements designed for pharmaceutical, medical equipment, and medical research enterprises were the main topic of this knowledge-sharing workshop. During the event, experts from FedEx...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized as having the best business climate among emerging economies, excelling particularly in logistics opportunities and digital readiness. This information comes from the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, which assesses 50 countries based on their logistics strengths, business climate, and digital capabilities—key factors for logistics providers and...
Hamdi Osman, a long-time Dubai resident and former Senior Vice President of FedEx, has transitioned from a successful career at the express transportation giant to founding SolitAir, the UAE’s first cargo-only airline. After 34 years at FedEx, where he managed 51,000 employees and oversaw operations across 132 countries, Osman launched SolitAir two years ago to...