Middle East’s ‘Uber for freight’ matches empty trucks with loads

Sebastian Stefan, CEO of LoadMe.ae, explains the story behind the freight-exchange website. For most transporters in the Middle East, delivering cargo by...

Abu Dhabi launches tyre inspection campaign

Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council to check the fitness of new and re-treaded tyres in the UAE capital. The Abu Dhabi Quality...

Qatari drivers face more fines for bad lane discipline

Fifty patrols have been assigned to monitor trucks and trailers violating city rules. Motorists in Qatar face more fines under a clampdown on...

UAE’s Shift Car Rental to invest $109m in expansion

Rental firm plans to use funds to double its fleet and expand presence across the Emirates. Shift Car Rental, a part of...

Iran’s IKCO hopes to sign vehicle-production deal with Daimler

The Iranian vehicle manufacturer is looking to tie up with foreign companies ahead of sanctions being lifted. The Iran Khodro Industrial Group...

Dubai’s ENOC to expand regionally after fuel deregulation

Emirates National Oil Company to grow its retail business outside Dubai after UAE government cuts subsidies. The energy firm Emirates National Oil...

Sharjah rolls out radars to prevent truck violations

Radars deployed in nine locations around Sharjah, including Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Maliha Road. Sharjah Police is implementing a new radar system...

UAE fuel prices: gasoline up 24%, diesel down 29%

Cut in government subsidies to see fall in diesel prices from August 1, spelling good news for fleet operators. The UAE has...

UAE fuel subsidy cuts may set GCC-wide precedent: Fitch

Regional governments understand benefits of subsidy cuts, but reform efforts have been ‘uneven and incomplete’. The UAE’s decision to cut fuel subsidies...