Transport

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.

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...

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...

Of the six GCC states, Bahrain has the longest history of international air travel and Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is the region’s oldest airport. Today BIA receives 9m passengers a year. The airport currently serves 31 commercial and 10 cargo carriers that in total operate 921 flights per week to 45 global destinations. The next chapter...

Myanmar’s domestic airline space has become increasingly crowded in recent years as local conglomerates vie to establish their own airlines. At the same time, the industry’s service quality and safety record require improvements, even as rates for travellers remain high. International airlines are keen to engage with the growing market, and a number of airlines are...

A sudden boost in Myanmar’s commercial and tourist activity over the past three years has stretched some of the country’s outdated transport infrastructure to its limit, and growth in activity is showing no signs of slowing down. Building a modern transport network will be necessary if the government is to accomplish its ambitious development plans, with a host of air,...