Sustainability Transport

Airbus to install innovative fuel-saving sails on chartered ship

Arnold Pinto October 1, 2023 0

New technology may save 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions per year Airbus, the global aerospace and defence giant, will equip a transatlantic ship that transports its aircraft subassemblies with a wind-assisted propulsion technology to capture wind energy to generate thrust, delivering savings in

Transport Travel

Its woof, woof as pet dogs fly in luxury from Dubai to London

Arnold Pinto September 28, 2023 0

K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]

Events Transport

Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport off to flying start

Arnold Pinto September 27, 2023 0

‘Jetman’ stirs up excitement among onlookers in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) had Dubai City residents staring in amazement at the sight of a man strapped into a jetpack either soaring through the desert city’s skies, taking a ride in an autonomous test bus, walking through a Dubai Metro station and finally […]

Automotive Transport

AW Rostamani Group is the new motorcycle distributor of Royal Enfield in UAE

Middle East News 247 September 21, 2023

Royal Enfield, a global leader in the midsize motorcycle segment (250cc-750cc), has announced its plans to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by appointing Dubai-based AW Rostamani Group as its official distribution partner for the UAE. With the newly formed alliance, Indai-based Royal Enfield widens its presence in the UAE. AW […]

Transport

Customers cite the safety of goods during transit as a top concern, according to a new survey

Middle East News 247 September 20, 2023

According to a new customer survey conducted by Writer Relocations, respondents cited the safety of their goods during transit as their top concern. Some key worries are damaged valuables, delays in shipment and unpleasant surprises. Writer Relocations, a leading global relocation company, strengthens its commitment to customer satisfaction by implementing robust measures

Transport

Hala records 36% growth of trips in H1 2023 versus H1 2022

Middle East News 247 September 20, 2023

Hala, Dubai’s e-hailing taxi solution, has announced a 36% trip growth in the first six months of the year compared to the same time in 2022. Hala also saw a growth of 21% in new users signing up for the service compared to last year on the Careem app.  Khaled Nuseibeh, Chief Executive Officer at Hala, […]

Transport

Sella Controls to deliver building management and SCADA applications for HS2 Tunnels in greater London

Middle East News 247 September 20, 2023

Sella Controls has been awarded a contract to deliver the Building Management Systems (BMS) and SCADA Systems for the S1 and S2 Section Tunnels for HS2 (High Speed 2 Limited) in the greater London area in the UK. The contract has been awarded by the main works civil contractor for this section of the railway. […]

Transport

Dubai RTA Customers Council meets on the Right-Of-Way Permits system

Middle East News 247 September 16, 2023 0

Users will be informed about the system’s methodology The Customers Council of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently hosted a meeting at the Dubai RTA headquarters in Dubai City to discuss improving the various services rendered to holders of Right-Of-Way permits in Dubai emirate in the UAE. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Dubai RTA Board […]

Lifestyle Transport Travel

Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto September 13, 2023 0

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]

Transport

Dubai RTA wins 13 awards in the first half of 2023

Middle East News 247 September 13, 2023 0

Authority has won 292 local, regional, and global awards since 2008 Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won 13 local, regional, and international awards during the first half of 2023. This brings Dubai RTA’s cumulative awards from 2008 to the first half of this year to 292 honours, comprising 45 local (UAE), 113 regional […]