Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai is progressing well with contracts awarded and ambitious plans for the future of aviation
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Al Maktoum International
Dubai South sees business travel take off with 15% increase
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South recorded 5,275 movements in Q1
Dubai
Dubai South logistics district welcomes new Expeditors International facility
Expeditors, a Fortune 500 global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, employs trained professionals across 176 district offices and numerous branch locations on six continents
Aviation
Dubai South’s MBRAH completes phase one of Aerospace Supply Chain Zone
The completed phase caters to engine shops, component and landing gear MROs, as well as workshop solutions
cargo
dnata announces $110mn global cargo investment plan
In Dubai, dnata Logistics is constructing a 57,000 m² cargo facility at Dubai South, supported by a $27 million investment
Dubai South
Dubai South, UPS forge partnership to establish new logistics facility
The new facility is part of UPS’s strategic expansion in the region
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai South’s MBRAH reports record 17,891 private jet movements in 2024
Al Maktoum International Airport maintains its position as the busiest airport for business aviation movements in the Middle East
Dubai real estate
Dubai South Properties sells 100 units at Beachfront Gates in just one day
Dubai South Properties launches Beachfront Gates development to huge interest from investors
Aircraft maintenance
Dubai’s MBRAH opens new Satys aircraft painting facility at Dubai South
The new facility will offer finishing and painting services for business aviation jets and commercial aircraft, such as the Airbus A321 and Boeing 737
Dubai South
Dubai South adds 415 companies and 500,000sq ft of office space in year of expansion
Dubai South now has more than 4,000 operating companies
Dubai
Dubai South Properties completes first phase of The Pulse Beachfront with 251 luxury villas
The project, which features a total of 788 residential units, offers a variety of three-, four-, and five-bedroom villas and townhouses, ranging from 2,600 to 4,800 square feet
Dnata
dnata Logistics invests $27mn in cutting-edge Dubai South warehouse
The warehouse will process 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually, increasing dnata Logistics’ storage capacity by 50 percent and creating over 50 direct jobs
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Dubai South Properties announces sell out of South Living Tower project
Construction of the project began following the appointment of a main contractor in September, with completion expected in Q1 2027
Aviation
MBRAH, Liebherr-Aerospace sign agreement for new MRO facility at Dubai South
The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2025
Aviation
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub partners with IER to launch advanced MRO facility in Dubai South
The facility will feature a one-of-its-kind engine test cell capable of testing both Aero Engines and Aero-Derivative Industrial Engines
Abha International Airport
Saudi visa update; UAE petrol prices; Dubai announces real estate strategy; GCC airport upgrades; New schools plan – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi visa update, UAE petrol prices, Dubai real estate strategy, GCC airport upgrades and more of the top news stories this week
Dubai real estate
Dubai approves major Expo City masterplan: New $2.7bn exhibition centre, housing for 76,000 people, 5 distinct zones, DP World HQ and more
Sheikh Mohammed approves plans for Expo City Dubai masterplan