Oman to name consultant to shift port activities

Oman's transport and communications ministry is set to appoint a consultant to plan the transfer... Read full article »
Oman: Tuesday, October 30 - 2012 at 02:58

Iran says won't close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's defence minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has said the country has no plans to close the... Read full article »
Iran: Tuesday, October 30 - 2012 at 02:57

WSS opens Suez Canal liferaft station

Norway-headquartered maritime services provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, October 30 - 2012 at 02:57

Mashair Railways probed over ticketless passengers

The Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has said Mashair Railways trains have allowed... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, October 29 - 2012 at 08:04

Professional drivers in UAE required to obtain annual permits

According to new UAE federal law, drivers will have to pass an annual mandatory medical test to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 28 - 2012 at 04:01

Oman awaits recommendations on Port Khasab's upgrade, business potential

Oman's Port Services Corp (PSC) expects to receive in November the recommendations made by an... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, October 28 - 2012 at 04:01

Milaha posts QR637m in nine-month profit

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has reported a 9% rise in net profit to QR637.44m in the first nine... Read full article »
Qatar: Sunday, October 28 - 2012 at 04:01

ADPC may raise funds next year

Abu Dhabi Ports Co (Adpc) may raise funds in 2013 to meet the growth potential of its Khalifa... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 25 - 2012 at 03:44

NTA introduces anti-piracy security system for commercial ships

The UAE National Transport Authority has introduced new safety measures for all UAE commercial... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 25 - 2012 at 03:43

Egypt's Ain Sokhna port to reopen

Workers at the Egyptian port of Ain Sokhna have agreed to end a two-week strike after management... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, October 25 - 2012 at 03:43

Nakilat posts QR562m in nine-month profit

Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) has said its net profit for the nine months period ending... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, October 24 - 2012 at 02:18

Iran's IRISL may face 'serious' problems if sanctions continue

Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has said targeted Western sanctions... Read full article »
Iran: Wednesday, October 24 - 2012 at 02:17

Oman to invest $450m on extending free trade zones

Oman's Free Trade Zones Authority has said it plans to invest $450m to extend its free trade... Read full article »
Oman: Tuesday, October 23 - 2012 at 01:04

DP World sold stake in Russian terminal for $230m

Dubai port operator DP World has sold its quarter stake in a Russian container terminal to Global... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 23 - 2012 at 01:03

Saudi Arabia bans night trips for pilgrim buses

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah and chairman of the Central Haj Committee, has decided to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, October 22 - 2012 at 04:28