AVIATION-

#1- Sanad partners up with DHL Express: Sanad — the aerospace subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala — inked an agreement with the logistics giant DHL Express to integrate the latter’s SAF-powered GoGreen Plus services into Sanad operation, according to a press release (pdf). The partnership targets a 30% carbon emission reduction in Sanad’s logistics operations.

DHL Express has been on a roll, partnering up with Joramco, Qatar Islamic Bank, QatarNational Bank, and the National Bank of Kuwait to integrate SAF into its operations.

#2- SAF One + Airbus partner up to boost SAF: Dubai-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) has inked an MoU with Airbus to advance the adoption of SAF in the aviation industry, according to a press release.

About the company: SAF One is a platform dedicated to delivering end-to-end SAF solutions to the global aviation industry through a network of airlines, financiers, and technology and feedstock providers, according to the company’s website. The company is also building a SAF production plant with a network of partners that will produce a SAF blend called synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK).

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

KSA’s SAL Logistics Services entered a partnership to enhance logistics services at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport with Al Madinah Region Development Authority, according to a post on X. The partnership focuses on developing and implementing smart facilities at the airport, developing a strategy to improve logistics solutions offered to exporters, in addition to other initiatives to promote sustainability, and support regional events.

STARTUP WATCH-

Saudi Transport and Logistic Services Ministry launched the MahataTech incubator, which targets Riyadh-based startups operating in the transport and logistics sector under a four-month incubator program, it said in a post on X. The ministry will accept applications here until 6 March.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Joramco + DHL expand maintenance agreement: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s aircraft MRO and engineering arm Joramco has extended its maintenance agreement with DHL until May 2026. (Statement)
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