Transport & Logistics

Shipsy, a global smart logistics management technology provider, will showcase how its technology empowers 200+ businesses worldwide to drive cost-efficient and sustainable logistics at GITEX 2022. It will present success stories and tech-powered best practices from their customer success journals to help logistics stakeholders navigate the challenges of eCommerce and retail supply chains. Businesses in the Middle East face issues caused by the growth of cross-border eCommerce, fluctuating gasoline prices, narrowing profit margins, and increasing eCommerce returns.

Bikeera, a UAE-based cycle store is teaming up with Binance to accept virtual asset payments for the purchase of bicycles, scooters, electric mobility vehicles, gears and services on their website or in their Store in Dubai. The partnership makes Bikeera the first cycling/mobility firm to offer consumers the option of paying with cryptocurrency and one of the first businesses in the UAE to accept virtual asset payments through Binance Pay. Binance Pay is a contactless and borderless gateway on the Binance App

Uber, the ride hailing app, recently gave out a statement naming the infamous hacker group Lapsus$ for the breach its network faced. Uber has explained in a detailed account how their network was breached and if any sensitive data was taken. According to Uber, the hack was initiated when one of the Uber EXT contractor account was compromised by the attackers. They believe that they got the account information and login for the contractor from the dark web. the hack was initiated when one of the Uber EXT contractor account was compromised by the attackers.

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and as a part of UAE Maritime Week, Seatrade Maritime will bring its flagship Middle East conference and exhibition, now known as Seatrade Maritime and Logistics Middle East, back to Dubai in May 2023. Since 2003, the marine exhibition and conference has been a regular event on the maritime calendar, integrating Logistics for the first time. Featuring new features and enhanced core experiences, the event will be the focal point of UAE Maritime Week from 16 to 18 May

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai is demonstrating its commitment to improving the passenger experience of Dubai Metro riders by launching three major projects in collaboration with Keolis-MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram. These projects seek to bolster metro maintenance operations through the use of cutting-edge technologies with far-reaching implications in order to ensure the delivery of world-class services.

ChatFood has already enabled over 3,000 hospitality venues in the Middle East to generate more than $100 million in sales and convert more than 1 million visitors into direct customers, with a 260% YoY growth rate. ChatFood's newly launched NFC/QR ordering system, in addition to its delivery services, has delivered outstanding results for its partners: 35% higher average spend, 3x more tips, and 25% more labor efficiency.

Mohammed Sleiman, the Founder and CEO of Cartlow, comments, “More than 2 Million products have been sold on our platform since we launched with a ground-breaking contribution of saving more than 6 million kg of e-waste and 36 million kg of carbon emissions. We are thrilled with our latest acquisition of Melltoo, further allowing consumers to transact on our platform in the region. Through Cartlow's platform, Mellto customers will be enabled with a wide range of products and a more convenient way to shop and sell preloved products.”

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate has announced a partnership with Berlin-based TIER Mobility to operate e-bike micro-mobility services in Dubai Festival CityThe collaboration aims to make movement throughout the area more convenient and affordable, as well as to provide a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation to and from the destination and community.

Founded as a next-generation digital ecosystem, re.life develops smart platforms that aim to simplify B2B and B2C transactions as well as provide individual users better access to services. re.life market is the company’s second platform, which has set a new benchmark for the recyclables trading industry. As a virtual marketplace for recyclables trading, the platform eliminates the middleman.