Ports, shipping, aviation cargo, warehousing and trade
GS1 UAE and the UAE Food Cluster have launched the National Food Catalogue under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The platform establishes a unified national database using a 'register once, accepted everywhere' framework. It aims to streamline supply chain documentation, customs compliance, and parallel import monitoring.
Shipments of Iranian crude and oil products to major buyers including China and the UAE have ground to a halt following naval blockades and terminal inactivity, according to tracking data from Kpler and TankerTrackers. China previously purchased an average of 1.5 million barrels per day of Iranian crude, while around 500,000 barrels per day of refined products and LPG previously flowed to the UAE, China, and Asian markets. Concurrently, an Iranian lawmaker warned that any renewed US military strikes would open new regional fronts.
Dubai Metro is planning 29 new station locations across two upcoming routes, the Blue Line and the Gold Line, according to Time Out Dubai. The Blue Line is scheduled to launch in 2029, followed by the Gold Line in 2032. Key commercial and residential destinations, including Dragon Mart in International City, will gain direct rail connectivity.
Etihad Rail launched passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai on September 30, operating ten regular daily services with a travel time of around 64 minutes. In response to high initial demand, the operator added six weekend services for October 3 and 4, providing over 2,000 additional seats. Ticketing on the service also features single QR code integration with Dubai's transport system.
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