TRUCKING-
Euro6 trucks land in Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet: Emirates SkyCargo — in collaboration with Allied Transport Company and MAN Trucks — has integrated 40 advanced Euro6 trucks to its Dubai road fleet — which are set to replace older models and enhance cargo flow between Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, according to a press release.
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Oman to establish Salalah’s first car plant: Salalah Freezone operator Salalah Global City Company has inked a cooperation agreement with China’s Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment to set up the first car factory in Salalah, the Oman News Agency reported on Monday. The geographical location and infrastructure are reportedly conducive to establishing a regional center for making and exporting cars to the Middle East and African markets. The investment ticket and capacity of the facility were not disclosed.
Paying attention to Salalah Freezone: Oman’s state-owned OQ Group broke ground on a OMR 47 mn strategic fuel storage project earlier this year. The project entails a fuel reserve facility in the Salalah freezone, along with a pipeline linking the pumping station at Salalah Port to the storage facilities in the freezone.