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Riyadh Air taps Unilode for MRO services: Saudi’s Riyadh Air has tapped global unit load device (ULD) MRO provider Unilode to cover its ULD supply chain and services, according to a statement. Under the agreement, Unilode will supply and manage new ULDs to streamline baggage and cargo transport across Riyadh Air’s network. The partnership aims to leverage digital solutions to facilitate irregular-operation recovery and real-time visibility by using bluetooth-powered tracking and reader infrastructure.

REFRESHER- Saudi’s newest airline delayed its takeoff from earlier this year to 3Q 2025, citing Boeing delivery setbacks. The airline voiced plans in June to serve 100 cities by 2030, aiming to add a destination every two months once operational.

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Adnoc integrates AI into petroleum port operations: Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S) is rolling out an AI-powered smart port solution across its petroleum ports in the UAE in a bid to enhance operational efficiency, state news agency Wam reports. The firm has reportedly rolled out the system at five of its key petroleum ports — Das, Zirku, Mubaraz, Ruwais, and Jebel Dhana.

What we know: Developed by port management information system Innovez One, the solution features real-time marine tracking, streamlines resource allocation, reduces vessel turnaround time from three hours to forty-five seconds, and increases jetty utilization by 20%. The solution is also expected to save around AED 3.5 mn in operational costs by 2028.

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