Logistics

Etihad Rail financing plan cleared

Etihad Rail?s plan to borrow US$1.3 billion to finance part of the construction of a nationwide railway network was approved by the UAE cabinet.

Iraq looking for bidders on US$450mn rail project

Iraq is seeking bidders to compete for a US$450mn monorail project in the southern holy city of Kerbala.

Emirates expands operations in Iraq

Emirates has announced a 75 per cent additional flights between Dubai and Baghdad from the beginning of February.

Emirates has announced a 75 per cent additional capacity increase between Dubai and Baghdad from the beginning of February, boosting its services to seven flights per week in a move to support Iraqi business segments.

Saudi signs railway contracts worth US$2.3 billion

Saudi?s Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf signed three contacts worth US$630mn with Saudi Arabian Railway (SAR) to implement various projects for the North-South Railway.

Dubai airport passenger traffic grows 7.8 per cent

The Dubai International Airport grew 7.8 per cent during the first 11 months of the year to 46.2mn.

Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport increased by 7.8 per cent during the first 11 months of the year to reach 46.2mn passengers, according to Dubai Airports.