Blackstone and Abu Dhabi-based Lunate launch GLIDE, a $5bn platform to develop and acquire Grade A logistics assets across the GCC
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Abu Dhabi
Amazon opens new Abu Dhabi fulfilment hub with capacity for 8 million products
Amazon has opened its first Abu Dhabi fulfilment centre in KEZAD, boosting UAE e-commerce with faster deliveries, SME support, and innovation labs
commercial shipping
Dubai ranked among world’s top 5 shipping hubs, first in Arab world
Dubai ranks fifth globally and first in the Arab world as a top maritime hub, with Jebel Ali Port driving growth and sustainability, says 2025 index
FedEx
FedEx launches first nonstop flight from West to Saudi Arabia to boost trade and logistics hub goals
Operating six times per week, the new Boeing 777 freighter connects the Americas and Europe to Riyadh, with onward connections to Guangzhou and Shanghai
DP World
DP World’s $2.5bn investment creates 5,000 new jobs across India, UK, Africa and Latin America
DP World’s $2.5bn global investment is creating 5,000 new jobs in India, the UK, Africa and Latin America, with major port and logistics projects set to boost trade
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group expands Angola commitments with new agreements
This includes MoUs to develop digital single logistics trade window, $6mn deal to expand truck fleet and cooperation in new sectors
DP World
Dubai’s DP World and ITOCHU partner to help Japanese businesses access Africa
Partnership to focus on fleet and logistics operations, supply chain optimisation, and distribution of commodities and food products
DP World
DP World revenues soar 20.4% to $11.24bn for H1 despite global trade headwinds
Adjusted EBITDA up 21.4% at $3.03bn; Net profit up 68.5% to $960mn; Company on track for full-year capex target of $2.5bn
Automotive
Dubai logistics: DP World expands Jebel Ali Automotive Hub with massive new yard as vehicle volumes accelerate 28%
New Terminal 4 facility boosts storage to 75,000 CEUs and enhances RoRo capacity as Dubai strengthens its position in global car trade
DHL
DHL plans $575mn investment in Middle East, the ‘hub of global trade’
Strategic focus will be on Saudi Arabia and the UAE; Investment will be made across all four divisions of the company
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
