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Tug Captain
Industry: Oil & Gas
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE -
Commissioning Engineer
Industry: Other
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Warranty Coordinator
Industry: Other
Location: Dubai, UAE -
HR Manager
Industry: Facilities Management
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Civil Engineer
Industry: Other
Location: Muscat, Oman
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Securing the supply chain: who is accountable?
Transportation
The 9-11 incident in 2001 alerted the world to serious holes in security within global transport networks.
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
New era in aviation
Transportation
Swift Freight International’s Issa Baluch explains how the Middle East’s aviation industry has changed during the past 30 years.
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Spoilt for choice
Transportation
We've recently been inundated with information about trade events taking place in the Middle East for supply chain professionals.
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Systematic approach
Transportation
The logistics industry is experiencing a period of continuous evolution in all aspects of its operations.
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Opportunity rains down in Africa
Transportation
Africa's status as a leading international hub for the logistics industry has received a massive boost in recent months.
Friday, 08 February 2008
Confidence crunch?
Transportation
January saw one of the biggest runs on global shipping stocks in recent memory.
Monday, 04 February 2008
Open all hours
Transportation
The arrival of US President George Bush in Dubai last month proved it doesn't take much to bring the emirate to a standstill.
Monday, 28 January 2008
BA’s T5 coup
Transportation
London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 will give international airports a run for their money.
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Ask the expert
Transportation
Recruiting the right candidates for the logistics and supply chain sector is now posing enormous challenges for Middle Eastern companies.
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Freighter expectations soar high
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The industry's emblem, freighters are the most integral part of any air cargo operations.
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Manpower management
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Freight forwarders can benefit from outsourcing human resources, says Prakash Parab, manpower services manager at Dulsco.
Friday, 18 January 2008
Let’s talk business
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Captain David Ovey, from Palm Aviation, discusses why the corporate jet market has taken off in the region.
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Finding your niche in the logistics industry
Transportation
As demand grows for specialised logistics services throughout the region, are niche markets the next big thing for the industry?
Friday, 11 January 2008
Time to leave?
Transportation
Most industries that have flourished in the Gulf region have relied for a large part on the efforts of an expatriate workforce.
Tuesday, 08 January 2008
Aviation in the Gulf: the dramatic turnaround
Transportation
In the space of just 30 years, the aviation industry in the Arabian Gulf has been transformed dramatically.
Monday, 07 January 2008
Searching for talent...
Transportation
Some of the most respected individuals from the international airfreight industry are currently working in the Middle East, lured by attractive employment packages and exciting career prospects.
Saturday, 05 January 2008
Industry converts
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Freighter conversion programmes are an increasingly popular choice for operators, says Jonathon Lesieur, freighter marketing manager, Airbus.
Wednesday, 02 January 2008
Man behind the myth
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Arranging an interview with Akbar Al Baker is akin to booking flights on Christmas Eve - laborious, frustrating and often fruitless.
Sunday, 30 December 2007
Ask the expert: Ahmed Al Falahi
Transportation
What is the current state of the shipping industry?
Thursday, 27 December 2007
Lessons from 2007
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Aleks Popovich from IATA highlights dominant industry issues from 2007 and how they can be overcome in 2008.
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