AVIATION-

Emirates hits up Airbus for fleet maintenance tech: Emirates Airways has inked an agreement with Airbus for the integration of its analytics platform Skywise Fleet Performance to boost predictive maintenance and the monitoring of fleet health, according to a statement. The system is slated to advance aircraft dispatch reliability by integrating strategic data-led decision-making for Emirates’ Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft. The airline will be able to identify potential issues in flight and maintenance steps during turnarounds.

ZONES-

Hansa Green Technology boosting production to meet demand: UAE-based LED light manufacturer Hansa Green Technology is looking to boost its production capacity to over 1 mn lighting fixtures per year at its 86k sqft manufacturing facility in the Hamriyah Freezone, according to a statement. The move looks to meet growing demand across the Middle East and Africa, which is projected to increase by 9.9% y-o-y per year to USD 2.26 bn between 2025 and 2033.

Eying new solutions in new markets: The firm will expand its product lineup to add advanced lighting solutions for large-scale industrial projects, including railway and street lighting. The company also looks to expand further in the region, with plans to develop a manufacturing facility in Riyadh this year.

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

Dell has opened its first merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia, according to a press release. The facility — located in Dammam — has the capacity to put together and distribute some 600k units annually, and includes a second touch manufacturing facility to boost local manufacturing. No financial information about the investment has been disclosed.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

Oman looks to boost its maritime sector: Oman has inked an MoU with local vessel charter firm Sindbad Overseas Company to develop a framework for cooperating in the development of the maritime sector and evaluating potential investments, according to a statement.

About Sindbad Overseas: The Muscat-based firm specializes in long-term charter agreements for bulk carriers and container vessels to operators across the Gulf region, according to its website.

DIPLOMACY-

Saudi Arabia + Cambodia ink trade MoU: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Foreign Trade has inked an MoU with the Cambodian Commerce Ministry to enhance bilateral trade, expand trade volumes, and explore new trade collaborations, SPA reported last week.

Their trade in numbers: Saudi Arabia’s exports to Cambodia reached USD 3.97 mn in 2023, while the Kingdom’s imports reached USD 96.53 mn, according to Trading Economics data here and here. The Kingdom’s exports included plastics and organic chemicals, while its imports included clothing, leather, animal gut, footwear, cereal, and tobacco.

ICYMI: Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen called on Saudi investors back in December2024 to set up rice milling, storage, and packaging facilities in Cambodia as the country looks to expand its rice export market in the region, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Etihad Airways boosts flights to Atlanta, Georgia: Etihad Airways is launching a non-stop daily service to the US’ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 1 November. (Statement)
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