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Dubai Transport Sector Research Highlights

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Economic Update

How the GCC Railway could revolutionise trade and transport in the Gulf

– Gulf countries have moved to revive the GCC Railway project – The rail link would significantly improve connectivity and trade within the bloc – Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar have all improved transport networks in recent years – It is hoped that the project will give impetus to rail development elsewhere in the bloc Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to…

Economic View

Amadou Diallo, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa

On how ESG practices in the UAE are affecting the logistics sector In what ways does the push for environmental sustainability affect logistics forwarding companies? AMADOU DIALLO: Net-zero targets impact forwarders in two ways. First, forwarding logistics is inextricably tied to the performance of freight transport. As a result, forwarders must understand how environmental concerns and the push…

Focus Report

Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?

In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing in corporate digital solutions to improve communication with stakeholders, and predict and mitigate challenges along the supply chain. Looking ahead, shipping and logistics companies face growing sustainability…

Economic Update

How can Gulf airlines persuade coronavirus-wary passengers it is safe to fly?

As countries within the Gulf begin a gradual easing of Covid-19-related movement restrictions, the revival of the region’s aviation sector has come into focus. Effective recovery strategies will rely on reassuring passengers that sufficient health and the safety measures are in place. Reopening airlines According to the International Air Transport Association in an April briefing, air traffic…

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Urban mobility boosted by infrastructure investment and ride-sharing apps
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Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and…

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Technology application across Dubai's transport network supports economic operations
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While Dubai’s reputation as an important maritime trade and air transport centre is already well established, the emirate is also rapidly emerging as a leader in transport and logistics innovation. Dubai’s transport and logistics sector experienced strong growth in 2019, continuing to underpin the emirate’s wider economy. Much of the current investment activity in the sector is being…

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Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World; Chairman, Dubai Maritime City Authority; and Chairman, Virgin Hyperloop One: Interview
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Interview:Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem To what extent will the US-China trade conflict affect Dubai’s maritime logistics sector? SULTAN AHMED BIN SULAYEM: The conflict is not likely to affect Dubai in a negative way. We are already the leader in the region, with a strong knowledge economy and culture of innovation, and we will continue to develop our logistics infrastructure. The US-China dispute…

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Dubai's martitime sector benefits from healthy trade and cruise tourist volumes
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Despite slowing global economic growth and geopolitical tensions placing renewed pressure on international shipping, Dubai’s maritime sector has continued to strengthen. In 2019 the emirate moved up in the ranking of the world’s top-10 maritime capitals, securing the ninth spot, compared to its position of 10th in 2017, according to a benchmarking study by Menon Economics and DNV GL. Today,…

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The Report: Dubai 2020: Maritime
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Despite slowing global economic growth and geopolitical tensions placing renewed pressure on international shipping, Dubai’s maritime sector has continued to strengthen. In 2019 the emirate moved up in the ranking of the world’s top-10 maritime capitals, securing the ninth spot, compared to its position of 10th in 2017. Today, the emirate is the leading maritime centre in the Middle East, India…

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The Report: Dubai 2020: Transport & Logistics
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While Dubai’s reputation as an important maritime trade and air transport centre is already well established, the emirate is also rapidly emerging as a leader in transport and logistics innovation. Dubai’s transport and logistics sector experienced strong growth in 2019, continuing to underpin the emirate’s wider economy. Much of the current investment activity in the sector is being injected…

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