Although Dubai has placed an emphasis on public transport, road congestion and private vehicle use remains a challenge for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The share of mass transit in public mobility rose from 6% in 2006 to 13% in 2013, but the residents of the emirate still rely heavily on private transport.
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Articles & Analysis | New innovations speeding Dubai's commuter traffic from The Report: Dubai 2015
Dubai’s transport, communications and storage sector is a leading contributor to the economy, accounting for 14.8% of GDP in 2013. Dubai’s reputation as a transport and logistics hub was bolstered in 2010 with the launch of a logistics corridor connecting Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Zone and the new Al Maktoum International Airport. The corridor will be supported by the development of...
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain's transport sector expands on all fronts from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Visitors to the waterfront of Bahrain’s capital of Manama are likely to glimpse traditional wooden sailing vessels known as dhows. The ships are often seen sailing out to sea or docked in the Gulf’s calm waters. Though most are now used for fishing and small trade, rather than as commercial vessels, Bahrain’s ports still receive hundreds of...
Articles & Analysis | Logistics: Positioning Bahrain as an entry point for the GCC from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Mirroring the example of Hong Kong’s logistical relationship with China, Bahrain’s economic relationship with the rest of the GCC is similarly successful. It is a small, wealthy, investor-friendly state that continues to draw expatriate workers on the edge of a massive market. Bahrain is also an increasingly important logistics hub for its...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Maher Salman Al Musallam, Acting CEO, Gulf Air: Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2015
What impact does competition among flight hubs in the GCC region have on the aviation sector?