CharterSync, one of the award-winning air cargo charter companies, has expanded its platform by integrating RocketRoute. It will give aircraft profiling and flight planning data to ensure CharterSync provides precise transit times instantaneously. With RocketRoute providing auto-routing and complete monitoring of current and forecasted weather conditions, the integration will allow CharterSync to provide precise flight times, allowing operators to become more effective in fuel burn planning while also providing more accurate costs for ad hoc cargo charters. Simon Watson, co-founder and director, CharterSync, says, “Creating quotes manually can be a time-consuming process that sometimes leads to human error. Clients also…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most ecologically sustainable airlines, has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMV, a Vienna-based worldwide integrated oil, gas, and chemicals corporation, for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2023 and 2030. The MoU allows Wizz Air to acquire up to 185,000 metric tons of SAF from OMV. This collaboration ensures that Wizz Air can move forward with its objective to reduce CO2 intensity per passenger kilometre. Today’s news strengthens Wizz Air’s position as the most environmentally friendly option for air travel. It is an essential component of the airline’s…
RAMZIQ, one of the new ultra-secure and user-friendly blockchain systems, has laid out its ambitious goals at its recently ended annual initiative at Smart Chain Forum in Dubai, which will be hosted on 13 November 2022 at Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its goal is to transform the UAE’s growing Blockchain technology ecosystem and introduce Blockchain into the lives of customers who do not presently have access to it. Currently, just 3% of all prospective consumers are aware of and have access to blockchain technology; RAMZIQ claims to be aiming for the remaining 97 per cent. The…
At the Bahrain International Airshow 2022, DHL Express, one of the world’s top express and logistics companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and management body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). The MoU will see both parties strengthen their collaboration on forthcoming projects to support DHL’s planned investment in growing its local operations to serve its clients both locally efficiently, and beyond the region. Commenting on the MoU signing, Nour Suliman, CEO of DHL Express MENA, says, “The Kingdom of Bahrain continues to be a significant Hub for DHL’s regional network. Its strategic…
Air Partner, a global aviation services company, is extending its office in Dubai to treble its staff in the Middle East and increase its market share. The office, located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers, provides Air Partner’s entire suite of Charter options, including Group Charter, Private Jets, and Cargo, as well as consultation and training in Aviation Safety Management and Fatigue Risk Management. Customers also have access to Air Partner’s comprehensive 24-hour flight operations centre, guaranteeing rapid, year-round access to the group’s services and expertise, no matter where they are in the globe or what time it is. Commenting on…
This winter season, Dubai Harbour, one of the most impressive coastal areas designed for a marine lifestyle, will feature a variety of world-class sports and entertainment activities. After hosting the Dubai Helishow, the region’s most lively and complete marine lifestyle will host many thrilling runs as part of the Dubai 30×30 Fitness Challenge, The Middle East Adventure Show, and The Official Bud X FIFA World Cup Fan Festival ™ in the following months. Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour, says, “Dubai Harbour is not only an extraordinary seafront district but its…
The country’s desire for automation solutions is driven by growth in the e-commerce industry and rising demand for industrial and retail warehouses. Acme, one of the regional pioneers in warehousing automation systems, has launched an office in Riyadh to meet the Kingdom’s growing demand. According to Navin Narayan, CEO of Acme Intralog, “Saudi Arabia is on course to augment the non-oil industrial capabilities of the Kingdom by 2030. Adopting industry 4.0 automation solutions for both factories and distribution centres are imperative to achieving Vision 2030; we are here to support Saudi companies to achieve further growth through automation and robotics.…
The Food Tech Summit, held on the margins of Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 in Dubai, featured over 100 keynote speakers from the food and beverage industries. The three-day summit covered a wide range of subjects and challenges that will define the future of food production, including food engineering advancements, future metaverse factories, developing markets, food security, circular economy systems, sustainable finance methods, and others. Marcelo Piva, Director of Sustainability at Tetra Pak Middle East and Africa, spoke on the second day of the Food Tech Summit about Saudi Arabia’s strategy and a route toward the industrial revolution and sustainability. The…
PayTabs is an award-winning payments solutions company founded by Saudi entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al Jouf. PayTabs has produced and exported a slew of game-changing solutions over the years, initially funded by Saudi Aramco’s “Waed” and then by Saudi private investment. These include mobile apps, hotel, government, education, airline, travel, transportation, and billing solutions that connect the MENA region’s multibillion-dollar corporate market chain. PayTabs has announced plans to buy a 100% share in Digital Pay in a historic move. According to the terms of the transaction, Digital Pay will serve as PayTab’s main POS terminal product, enabling and strengthening millions of e-commerce…
Metito, one of the leading global providers of water and alternative energy management systems, has been granted the contract to develop the second phase of the Fujairah Port desalination plant by Fujairah Fresh Water Production Co. Ltd. Given the port’s strategic position and advanced infrastructure, this is a crucial initiative for Fujairah, allowing firms around the area to grow their economic footprints both locally and globally. Chairman, Eng. Khamis Alnoon of Fujairah Fresh Water Productions Co. Ltd says, “Fujairah port has developed significantly to become a strategic location with world-class facilities, and it continues to improve and grow to meet…