The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has signed an agreement to provide a US$80mn Shariah-compliant Ijara facility to the Oman Shipping Company SAOC (OSC), a member of the ASYAD Group, for the financing of two VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers) tankers within the OSC group
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ESMA and Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcase the first partially automated driving truck
Together with ESMA, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has performed a test-drive of the semi-automated Mercedes-Benz Actros from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Grandweld wins Khalid Faraj Shipping's contract to build two crew boats
Grandweld Shipyard, the UAE-based shipyard, has signed an agreement to build two crew boats to Khalid Faraj Shipping (KFS), the Abu Dhabi-based company in delivering comprehensive marine services and logistical support to offshore oil and gas projects
Tasneef prioritises Emiratisation to enhance UAE maritime
Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF) has prioritised emiratisation to enhance the UAE maritime
Frost & Sullivan presents Urban Air Mobility landscape up to 2040
Air taxi operations are forecast to commence in 2022 in the Middle East and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.9 per cent to reach 430,000 units in operation globally by 2040