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ZONES-
SPC and Amazon UAE partner up: UAE’s Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Freezone has inked an MoU with Amazon UAE to boost access to online retail networks and gain access to Amazon UAE’s wide customer base, Wam reports. The move looks to support the growth of publishers and SMEs within the zone by leveraging Amazon’s range of services, programs, tools and capacity on the digital economy.
SHIPPING + MARITIME-
Abu Dhabi Customs speeds up inspections: Abu Dhabi Customs have deployed five advanced inspection devices at sea customs centers to boost operations throughout the border ports at Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port and Zayed Port, Wam reports. The devices are supported by AI systems which can handle up to 120 trucks per hour, rapidly scanning bags, parcels, containers and trucks. The new tech aims to streamline the flow of shipments, slash time and effort, and accelerate the inspection processes.
TRADE-
DP World Trade Finance + BBK partner to boost trade: UAE’s DP World Trade Finance has partnered with Bahrain’s leading financial institution BBK to integrate logistics and financial services in a bid to help businesses streamline supply chain operations, according to a statement. Under the partnership BBK looks to forward its presence in Kuwait, UAE, India and Turkey. The pair looks to leverage DP World’s extensive logistics network and BBK banking solutions to expand transparency and visibility on underlying transactions.
OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-
- Emirates launches its new revamped Boeing 77s into operation: Emirates is set to launch flights to Zurich and Riyadh on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777s from 1 October 2024. (Statement)
