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Logistics activity in Gulf region plummets by 20% since beginning of Operation Epic Fury

Decline led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon and Iraq, shows data analysis of 50,000 commercial vehicles in the region

Choithrams trials ticketless parking with PARKONIC across UAE stores

New digital system in partnership with parking management platform aims to simplify parking, cut friction and improve the overall journey for customers

GM shifts focus to personal self-driving with “eyes-off” highway trials

US carmaker begins real-world testing of Level 3-style autonomy, aiming for a 2028 launch starting with Cadillac’s flagship electric SUV

Carmakers retreat from high-end EV ambitions amid cooling demand

Luxury brands and major manufacturers rethink electrification strategies as costs rise and consumer appetite softens

Saudi Arabia’s Batic seals deal for 90 MAN trucks to modernise logistics fleet

Major investment aims to boost efficiency, expand capacity and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 logistics ambitions

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Dubai’s RTA awards contract for major truck rest hubs to boost logistics network

Three integrated facilities will support freight growth with parking, services and driver accommodation across key logistics corridors

Volvo advances hydrogen trucking with real-world testing of high-efficiency combustion technology

New on-road trials signal Volvo Trucks’ push towards scalable, low-emission long-haul transport powered by hydrogen engines

Dubai launches fully driverless taxi service with Baidu’s Apollo Go app debut

New partnership between Dubai Taxi Company and Baidu introduces autonomous ride-hailing, supporting the emirate’s ambition for a driverless transport future

RTA expands licensing opportunities for vehicle testing and registration centres

The initiative is said to aligns with the RTA’s strategy to strengthen public-private partnerships, aimed at driving economic growth in the emirate

Saudi opens doors to empty GCC refrigerated trucks to ease supply chains

New measure aims to strengthen cold chain logistics and speed up regional distribution of perishable goods

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Logistics activity in Gulf region plummets by 20% since beginning of Operation Epic Fury

Decline led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon and Iraq, shows data analysis of 50,000 commercial vehicles in the region
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Saudi Arabia’s Batic seals deal for 90 MAN trucks to modernise logistics fleet

Major investment aims to boost efficiency, expand capacity and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 logistics ambitions

Dubai launches fully driverless taxi service with Baidu’s Apollo Go app debut

New partnership between Dubai Taxi Company and Baidu introduces autonomous ride-hailing, supporting the emirate’s ambition for a driverless transport future

RTA expands licensing opportunities for vehicle testing and registration centres

The initiative is said to aligns with the RTA’s strategy to strengthen public-private partnerships, aimed at driving economic growth in the emirate

Saudi opens doors to empty GCC refrigerated trucks to ease supply chains

New measure aims to strengthen cold chain logistics and speed up regional distribution of perishable goods

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EV momentum meets reality, reveals new Pwc eReadiness report

Globally the existing charging infrastructure is falling behind the sales of electric vehicles

Farizon Super Van launches as RTA and DHL discuss the challenge of speeding up EV adoption

Jameel Motors and Farizon bring their new electric van into a market where EV adoption is still the exception not the rule

We digitalised them in three minutes: How data is beating downtime and idle fleet

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Truck and Fleet Confex: Building uptime and the aftersales shifts fleets can’t ignore

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Dubai drives UAE non-oil growth as trade soars by 24%

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Logistics activity in Gulf region plummets by 20% since beginning of Operation Epic Fury

Decline led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon and Iraq, shows data analysis of 50,000 commercial vehicles in the region

Choithrams trials ticketless parking with PARKONIC across UAE stores

New digital system in partnership with parking management platform aims to simplify parking, cut friction and improve the overall journey for customers

GM shifts focus to personal self-driving with “eyes-off” highway trials

US carmaker begins real-world testing of Level 3-style autonomy, aiming for a 2028 launch starting with Cadillac’s flagship electric SUV

Carmakers retreat from high-end EV ambitions amid cooling demand

Luxury brands and major manufacturers rethink electrification strategies as costs rise and consumer appetite softens
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Infrastructure

Al Ain’s roads upgrade reaches half-way stage

Al Ain City Municipality has announced it has completed 47% of the work on Phase 1 of the extensive Infrastructure and Road Upgrade Project...

Design phase commences on Kuwait-KSA freight railway

Work is currently underway on the 'initial design' of the railway project linking Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, aimed at providing a direct link for...

DHL and Etihad Rail to decarbonise Unilever UAE operation

RailDirect, a joint venture between Etihad Rail and DHL Global Forwarding, has partnered with consumer goods giant Unilever in an initiative focused on reducing...

Oman-UAE Rail cross-border freight links pass major freight milestone

Hafeet Rail has taken a significant step toward strengthening cross-border rail freight logistics by signing a commercial agreement with EMSTEEL to facilitate the transportation...

RTA green lights $100mn major road link that will slash Jebel Ali Port journey times

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to start work on the Garn Al Sabkha Street Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road...
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UD Trucks MEENA Outlines Vision for Sustainable Growth in Egypt

In an exclusive interview with Truck and Fleet ME , Jeferson Machado, Sales Director at UD Trucks MEENA, discussed the strategic importance of Egypt within the company’s regional roadmap. He described Egypt as a key growth market, citing its expanding infrastructure and transport demands as a strong foundation for long-term investment. Jeferson emphasized UD Trucks’ commitment to building a solid presence through trusted partnerships, advanced product offerings, and a deep understanding of local customer needs. Highlighting the brand’s ambition to create sustainable value, Jeferson spoke about a range of initiatives designed to support the Egyptian market—from robust aftersales support and driver-focused programs to the introduction of reliable, fuel-efficient trucks tailored to the region. UD Trucks MEENA’s focus on uptime, performance, and sustainability positions it as a strong partner for businesses navigating Egypt’s dynamic logistics landscape.

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