AVIATION-

#1- DAE + Eastar Jet ink lease agreements: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) signed lease agreements with South Korea’s Eastar Jet for three new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, according to a press release. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in mid-2025 and 1Q of 2026.

DAE is on a roll: DAE inked a lease agreement on Monday with China’s Hainan Airlines for four Boeing 737-8, scheduled for delivery in Q4 2025 and 1Q 2026.

#2- Emirates resumed flights to Edinburgh for the first time since 2020, reinstating the airline’s eighth UK destination, according to the Dubai Media Office. The daily service is Emirate’s second route connecting Dubai to Scotland, along with Glasgow, providing a total of 14 weekly flights to and from Scotland.

CUSTOMS-

Dubai Customs partnered with DP World to overhaul its customs systems by upgrading digital trade and logistics solutions, according to the Dubai Media Office. The move seeks to streamline customs procedures for businesses in Dubai and facilitate cross-border trade.

TELECOMS-

du expands UAE 5G network: Telecom operator du partnered with Swedish telco Ericsson to expand its 5G network capacity across the UAE by using Ericsson’s radio access network portfolio, according to a press release. The partnership will also support the deployment of services like augmented reality, virtual reality, and cloud gaming.

HEALTHCARE-

A digital lung cancer detection platform in the works: The Health and Prevention Ministry signed an MoU with pharma giant AstraZeneca to establish a digital platform for lung health assessment and lung cancer early detection, with a focus on high-risk groups, namely people aged 50+ and current and former smokers, state news agency Wam reports. Under the agreement, both parties will also work together to update lung cancer early detection programs and initiatives nationwide, as well as offer training programs to medical staff.

DISPUTE WATCH-

MixJet threatens legal action against Uganda Airlines: Dubai-based jet fuel supplier MixJet Flight Support could take legal action against Uganda Airlines, after the carrier failed to comply with the MixJet’s request to pay at least USD 6 mn of the USD 10 mn debt owed for fuel services, Monitor reports, citing a source at MixJet.

The details: MixJet communicated with Uganda’s flag carrier’s CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki on 1 November its decision to take legal action if Uganda Airlines didn’t adhere to a 48-hour ultimatum. Uganda Airlines has reportedly offered to pay USD 2 mn, but MixJet stood its ground on receiving a minimum of USD 6 mn. A representative from Uganda Airlines explained that the delay in payments is due to the airline’s policy of verifying fuel usage through technical logs rather than relying solely on supplier invoices, while claiming that the outstanding debt in question is USD 8 mn, not USD 10 mn.

REAL ESTATE-

#1- Deyaar launches its debut Abu Dhabi project: Dubai-based developer DeyaarDevelopment expanded into Abu Dhabi with its first residential project in the emirate, Rivage, according to a press release (pdf). The development, located on Al Reem Island, features one- to three-bedroom residences, duplexes, and villas, with construction scheduled to wrap up in 4Q 2027.

#2- Downtown Dubai logs biggest transaction this year: Driven Properties acquired Emaar Square Building 3 for AED 505 mn, securing 378.9k sq ft of premium office space and marking the largest real estate transaction in Downtown Dubai this year, Trade Arabia reports. Driven Properties plans to relocate its headquarters to Emaar Square 3.

DEFENSE-

Defense conglomerate Edge Group and Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri inked an MoU to design, develop, and produce manned and unmanned underwater systems through their new Abu Dhabi-based venture, Maestral, formed earlier in May, according to a company statement. The agreement marks Edge’s entry into underwater defense, focusing on developing systems for naval use worldwide.

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