Dubai Customs plans to increase number of customers’ parking lots

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Dubai Customs plans to increase the parking lots designated for customers at its main building in Port Rashid to 513 instead of 258 lots to foster clients` needs and meet the growing increase in the number of customers and visitors.

The move comes in conjunction with the imminent completion of the multi-storey parking project being constructed by Dubai Customs in area of 15.7 thousand square meters accommodating 600 vehicles that intended to be designated for employees while the current 255 staff parking lots would be allotted for customers and visitors use. Read more

RTA will remove vehicles with with more than two years expired licenses from Dubai roads

The Roads ‘&’ Transport Authority (RTA) will start writing-off vehicles whose registration had expired two or more years ago, effective October 2010. The decision is prompted by the need to maintain the safety of road users in Dubai Emirate as well as realizing RTA vision of providing Safe ‘&’ Smooth Transport for All.

Commenting on the move, the Director of RTA Licensing Agency Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan stated that RTA would embark on writing-off and removing vehicles whose licenses had expired two or more years back from Dubai roads as of next October in order to maintain the safety and security of road users in the Emirate. Read more

Aramex launches “Support Pakistan” Disaster Relief Campaign

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Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, today announced the launch of “Support Pakistan”, a disaster relief campaign in the UAE. In partnership with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), its subsidiary Emirates Petroleum Products Company (EPPCO) and Volunteers in Dubai (V.I.D), Aramex will collect donations and extend logistics support to deliver aid to areas of Pakistan affected by the country’s devastating floods, described by the United Nations as the “greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history.” Read more

Emirates revamps Abu Dhabi and Al Ain bus service

Emirates’ Economy Class passengers residing in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi can save themselves a busload of hassle as Emirates increases the frequency of its free of charge bus service, to and from Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai.

The new frequencies have been implemented to help passengers reach Emirates Terminal 3 conveniently and with no added stress. In addition to the increased services Emirates has also invested significantly in revamping the bus, both inside and out. The bus interior is well air-conditioned with new more comfortable seating, whilst the exterior features an impressive Emirates aircraft decal, designed to stand out on the UAE’s busy roads. Read more

New decree to regulate the use of roads and federal facilities

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today has issued a new decree for organizing the use of federal roads and facilities.

The decree comes within the Federal Government’s strategy aiming to provide an up-to-date infrastructure, protect the federal roads and facilities and ensure the safety of their users. Read more

UAE transport sector shows positive outlook

A Dubai Chamber of Commerce ‘&’ Industry analysis showed a strong potential and positive growth outlook for the UAE’s transportation sector. The analysis further indicated that the UAE transportation sector provides market accessibility by linking producers and consumers together in what is rapidly becoming more and more of a globalised world. The major impacts of transport on economic processes can be categorised as; (i) geographic specialisation; (ii) increased competition and (iii) increased land value. Read more

DP World delivers throughput of 24 million for the first six months of 2010, 16% growth on 2009

Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced it handled 23.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio of 50[1] operating terminals in the first six months of 2010, an increase of 16% against the same period last year and ahead of 2008.

Despite the tough comparative period, due to the resilience our portfolio showed in 2009, the consolidated terminals have continued to build on the growth reported in the first quarter of the year. Volumes in the first half have grown 7% to 13.2 million TEU or, on a like for like[3] basis, by 10%. Read more

Aramex second quarter net profit up 10%

• Revenues rise 15% to AED 557 million with strong growth across all key markets and products
• Net profit margin at 10% for second quarter
• Well-positioned for future expansion in Africa, Southeast Asia, CIS

Aramex (DFM: ARMX), the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, today announced its second quarter earnings for the three months ending June 30, 2010. The company reported net profits of AED 55 million, a 10% increase over the AED 50 million posted in the corresponding period of 2009. Net profits for the first half of 2010 stood at AED 102 million, growth of 10% over the AED 93 million achieved in the first six months of 2009. Read more

UPS 2Q earnings soar 71% on 13% revenue growth

Full-Year Guidance Raised; 2010 EPS Expected to Climb 45-50%

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.84 for the second quarter of 2010, a 71% jump over the adjusted earnings of the prior-year period. Global revenue increased 13%, generating a 57% increase in operating profit to $1.4 billion.

On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share increased 91% over the $0.44 in the second quarter of 2009. Read more

Revised working hours for Dubai Metro and Paid Parking zones during Ramadan

The Dubai Metro service hours during the holy month of Ramadan will start from 6am and continue until 1am (after midnight) during weekdays, and from 2pm to 1am on Fridays, according the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

The working hours of paid parking zones during Ramadan are also revised, with the morning session remaining as it is (from 8am to 1pm), but the evening session will start from 7pm to 12am (midnight), thus maintaining the same number of hours set for using parking zones in the evening session without any increase. Read more

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