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Dubai World Central (DWC)

Main Category: Logistics
First Address : PO Box 74241
City : Dubai
Country : United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971 4 3214040
Fax: 971 4 3435505
Email: info@dubailogisticscity.ae
Website: www.dwc.ae


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Dubai World Central 'almost complete'

Dubai's $33bn multi-phase project on track to start operations in summer 2010 - official.

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Dubai World Central to go live in 2010

Chairman issues statement ahead of Airport Show being held from May 19-21 at Dubai Airport Expo.

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Green versus green

In a month that has seen the UK government come to a decision on the expansion of Heathrow, the debate has centred around two key issues; the environment and of course, money.

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First flight out of Al Maktoum airport 'by end of 2009'

Infrastructure works for much of world's largest airport plan will be finished soon.

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$33bn Dubai World Central 'on schedule'

EXCLUSIVE: But project director says future tenders might be reviewed amid the global economic turmoil.

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Terminal capacity

Robert Tod focused on the challenges of airspace congestion that are facing the industry at this summer's Airport Show in Dubai.

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Eye on the sky

If only we had a crystal ball...

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Cityscape

Airports have progressively evolved from rudimentary airstrips of yesterday through to lavish modern airports of today. But as the industry evolves from building city airports to creating airport cities, should a line be drawn under the concept of an 'aerotropolis'?

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Growth of private jet industry surges 18%

Demand for private jets rocketing in the region, despite global slowdown, increasing fuel costs.

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All change, please...

With the first cargo jets to take off from the new DWC facility in Q3, the countdown to the opening is underway.

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Sleeping giant

Abdulla Al Qurashi, CEO, Dubai World Central, will start cargo operations from third quarter of 2008.

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The shipping news

Faced with calls from its users for a new CRM, Dubai World Central went against the mainstream.

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A place in the sun

Far from the perceptions of the international press, the Middle East is a haven of financial stability.

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An inconclusive truth

Any industry expanding at the pace of the airfreight and aviation sector has to feel the force of public scrutiny.

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Jebel Ali storage terminal to promote oil trade

Facility to enhance Dubai's role as region's major oil products trading hub.

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Wade Adams secures deals worth $114mn

Local roads and infrastructure company, Wade Adams, has picked up two infrastructure contracts worth a combined US $114.3 million (AED 420 million).

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DWC to be key for trade with Korea

According to leading Korean officials, Dubai World Central will become a key entry point for Korea's expanding trade with the UAE.

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Time flies

As the latest all cargo carrier to enter the Middle East market, all industry eyes are fixed firmly on the actions of MIDEX Airlines. Jassim Al Bastaki, director of MIDEX Airlines, exclusively reveals the newcomer's ambitious plans.

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Dead calm

Developing the world's biggest airport is a huge responsibility, but Dubai appears up to the task.

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Dubai World Central takes shape

Construction of Dubai World Central International Airport appears to be running according to schedule following the recent completion of its first runway.

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Involved with the movers & shakers

The PMV sector is expected to grow by at least 15% over the next five years, but what are contractors doing to manage the demands placed on their staff? Christopher Sell investigates.

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MOU for Gaco/Aviation City

Dubai World Aviation City, which forms part of Dubai World Central (DWC), has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Gulf Aerospace Company (Gaco) to build its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.

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World in motion

Dubai World Central will boast the world's largest airport, and will cover an area almost twice the size of Hong Kong island. Christopher Sell takes more than just a flying visit.

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Gulf Aerospace to invest in DWC

Aviation City within Dubai World Central (DWC) Jebel Ali has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE based Gulf Aerospace Company (Gaco) to build its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.

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First runway complete at Dubai World Central International Airport

The first runway at Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) in Jebel Ali, set to be the world's largest, is now complete.

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City of Aviation comes to life

Dubai Airports, Dubai World Central and Air Traffic Navigation brought together under new aviation body.

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New airport attracts huge interest

Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) attracted interest from several major carriers during a recent air travel conference.

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Dubai World Central agrees master plan

DWC Commercial City, the business and commerce capital of Dubai World Central (DWC) - the 140 square kilometres urban aviation project under development in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates - has finalised its master plan.

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Dubai to lead world in green urban design

Commercial City will be recognised around the world for its positive environmental impact.

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Dubai World Central promoted in Sweden

Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) recently exhibited at the 13th World Route Development Forum 2007.

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Nordic firm bags Dubai airport systems deal

Dubai aviation regulator awards Park Air traffic control systems contract for Dubai World Central.

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Amlak and Dubai World Central ink deal

Amlak Finance to work with DWC to finalise customers' financing agreements.

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Carlyle paid lobbyist for Dubai deal

Landmark Aviation, Carlyle Group's former aviation arm, made a payment of US$400,000 during the first half of 2007 to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

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Desert dreams

Dubai World Central's Abdulla Al Falasi on future of global logistics hubs and the phenomenon being built in Jebel Ali.

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Freight Britain

British Airways World Cargo makes a record investment in freighter planes.

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Adel Ali: Last laugh

In four years, Adel Ali has silenced most low-cost carrier critics by establishing a successful no-frills airline.

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JXB awards $44mn security contracts

Abu Dhabi-based Convergent Value Engineering to build four fire and five police buildings at airport.

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Gateway to the world

A look at the success of free zones throughout the region, and key logistics companies operating within them.

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Architecture and construction

Industry leaders from the construction and architecture sectors explain how they see the region evolving to become a world leader in avant guarde design and build.

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Dubai goes downtown

Christopher Sell pays a visit to Downtown Jebel Ali to see how Dubai's boundaries continue to expand.

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A high cost of living or the cost of high living?

Rashid AW Galadari asks what will keep people moving to Dubai as the cost of living goes up?

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DWC and MITIE team up

Another UK FM service provider enters the market with a local partner.

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DLC rolls on after reshuffle

Michael Proffitt, CEO, Dubai Logistics City, brings Christopher Sell up to date with progress on the development and how the overall plan has changed after Enterprise Park was dropped.

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Wade Adams wins bypass

UAE-based Wade Adams Contracting has won the US $78 million (AED289 million) contract to build the third phase of the Dubai Bypass Road project. Work is expected to begin this week.

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Research says market worth billions

Second phase of research by Frost & Sullivan and CMPi concludes outsourced FM market worth $4.83bn.

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Top of the world

Dubai World Central begins its air cargo operations next year amid much awaited anticipation as to what the largest airport in the world will be able to offer. Air Cargo Middle East & India speaks to Michael Proffitt, CEO of Dubai Logistics City to see what lies ahead for the potential Middle East superhub.

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DWC contracts worth $1.6bn

Tenders worth $1.6bn have been awarded for work on the Jebel Ali airport since the project's launch.

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$12.3bn set for Dubai airports

Expansions of the two hubs in the emirate are part of a $20bn budget for the UAE’s airports.

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Lighting the way

With the rise of equality in the region an increasing number of women executives are finding their way to the forefront of their fields.

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Crazy concepts

A love for originality coupled with a drive to conquer new markets, makes Alfred Johnson a formidable prospect.

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Work moves ahead on new Dubai airport

$21 million worth of high-tech radar gear being installed at the new JXB airport will lead to safer operations.

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UAE becoming top world aviation hub

An ambitious plan in Dubai will see the Emirates take off in global aerospace industry in the next decade.

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Building developments

The Middle East is witnessing more than its fair share of ambitious airport expansion programmes. With developments including massive projects such as Dubai World Central International Airport, what are the key factors in ensuring the successful management of airport construction?

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Finance package signed for Dubai Logistics City

DIB teams up with Kharafi Group for Dubai World Central contract finance package.

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Major revamp at Dubai Department of Civil Aviation

The Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DDCA) has begun the process of revamping its organisational structure.

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Arabtec picks up Dubai World Central contract

The Department of Civil Aviation in Dubai has awarded a US $132.5 million (AED487 million) contract to Arabtec Engineering Services to carry out storm water drainage and sewerage system implementation in Dubai World Central at Jebel Ali International Airport.

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Kuwait picks up DWC deals

Two major contracts have been awarded on Dubai World Central (DWC), the massive urban aviation community being built in Jebel Ali

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Kharafi Group wins DLC contract

The National Company, part of the Kharafi Group, has won the contract for the construction of two central utility complexes to provide district cooling to Dubai World Central (DWC).

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Dubai World Central moves into top gear

Jebel Ali's 140km2 aviation community has landed two new major construction contracts.

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VIP facility earmarked for JXB

The new Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) in Jebel Ali will boast its own dedicated Executive Jet Centre – a one-stop-shop for all business jet operations.

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Aviation fuel storage plant opens in Dubai

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A whole new world

Daniel Stanton talks to the CIO at Dubai World, which is undergoing one of the biggest, most ambitious IT transformation projects in the Middle East - if not the world.

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Endless space

Does the region have too much air cargo capacity? Nowhere near enough if planned airport developments are anything to go by

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