Author: Elle Houghton
DHL Express has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous to explore integrating unmanned cargo aircraft into its delivery network in the UAE, as logistics firms seek alternatives to road transport in congested urban areas. Announced on Monday in Abu Dhabi, the agreement will see both companies begin operational workshops to identify potential routes and use cases for LODD’s “Hili” unmanned aircraft. The discussions will focus on route planning, payload configuration, turnaround times and how the aircraft could connect with DHL’s existing ground and air infrastructure. Bachi Spiga, DHL Express’s vice president for network operations in the Middle East and…
Dubai-based systems integrator Al Rostamani Communications has launched a unified digital platform aimed at consolidating its technology services and case studies into a single online hub, as competition intensifies in the UAE’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market. The company said the platform brings together its offerings in artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, cloud computing and data centre infrastructure, presenting them through one interface designed for corporate and government clients. It also includes a case study section outlining past projects across sectors such as government, healthcare, real estate and telecommunications. The move reflects broader shifts in the UAE’s technology sector, where demand for integrated digital…
Etihad Airways has signed on as the official airline partner for the 2026 Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi, aligning the national carrier with a multi-sport event expected to draw more than 30,000 participants from around the world next February. The agreement, announced in Abu Dhabi ahead of the 6–15 February competition, links the airline to an event that will stage 38 sports across more than 20 venues in the emirate. Organizers say athletes aged 30 and above, representing more than 140 nationalities, are expected to compete in what will be the first Open Masters Games held in the UAE. The…