Next will invest £300m in UK warehouses, including a new Yorkshire site, as it targets £2.5bn economic boost and accelerates online growth. Read more: Next to invest £300m in UK logistics as new warehouse set to deliver £2.5bn boost
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In his new role, Al-Hassan will oversee an integrated portfolio spanning ports and terminals, economic zones, digital platforms and logistics operations across the region The post ‘Monitoring developments in Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz’, says DP World’s new GCC CEO and MD appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Zaid S. Al Khayyat, managing director of AKI, discusses how the group’s integrated healthcare platform—from diagnostics and pharmaceuticals to logistics and retail—is supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global medical hub The post AKI’s Zaid Al Khayyat on building a connected healthcare ecosystem in the UAE appeared first on Gulf Business.
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New campaign targets logistics, manufacturing and heavy industry leaders across the UAE Highlights reliability, scale and cost advantages of rail freight for long-haul and bulk cargo Positions rail as a proven, operational solution ready to support the UAE’s next phase of industrial growth Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 February 2026: Etihad Rail has today launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. The campaign comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth, placing increased pressure on road
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Dubai – 21 January 2026: Dubai Customs held a strategic meeting with Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates Airline—the world’s largest international carrier—to review integration plans for moving goods between air and sea freight. The discussions focused on leveraging Dubai Customs’ smart logistics solutions and systems to accelerate cargo flows, enhance the resilience of global supply chains, and support Dubai’s economic vision of building a highly advanced, interconnected trade and logistics ecosystem. High-level participation from both sides The expanded meeting, hosted at the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Center, wa
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Gulfood 2026 capitalises on 8.4% CAGR for global logistics market by uniting global titans at newly launched sector, Gulfood Logistics Dubai – 14 January, 2026: As the global food industry converges on this January, Gulfood 2026 is proud to announce the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The move comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from $9.4 trillion in 2024 to $23.0 trillion by 20351, underlining the strategic economic weight of logistics in global trade and food supply systems. As global food systems become more interconnected, Gulfood 2026 places a ma
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Dubai – 06 January 2026: As part of Dubai Customs’ ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with private sector institutions and international companies specializing in logistics services, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Director General of Dubai Customs, paid an official visit to DHL facilities, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies. His Excellency was accompanied by a high-level delegation of officials from the Department. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were received by Mahmoud Haj Hussein, General Manager of DHL Express in the UAE, and several managers and officials from the company.
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Strengthening institutional cooperation Dubai – 20 November 2025: Dubai Customs and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing institutional cooperation and joint coordination between the parties. The agreement supports Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for the aviation sector and aligns with the emirate’s goals to advance its business environment and logistics services, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the objectives of the Dubai Economic
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