Qatar Airways has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Indian IT company, Wipro, to develop new technological solutions for the airline
Logistics
New Doha International Airport opening delayed to late-2013
The New Doha International Airport (NDIA), which was initially scheduled to open in December 2012, will now open in the second half of 2013, according to Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker
Tunisia to complete Djebal El West logistics project study by November
Studies on a US$311mn logistics project in the Tunisian town of Djebel El West will be completed by November 2012, according to an official from the countrys Ministry of Regional Development and Planning
UAE firm to build two crew boats for US firm
UAE-based Grandweld Shipyards has been commission to design and build two 42M aluminum crew boats for Global Marine
Saudi NCC signs deal to transport petrochemicals
The National Chemical Carriers Company (NCC) has signed a five-year time charter agreement for three chemical tankers with International Shipping and Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic)