MENA Congress Award received for 100% gas-powered technology at 3rd UITP Congress & Showcase 2012 Leading commercial vehicle producer MAN Truck & Bus Middle East and Africa took home the award for “Enabling Technologies” for its MAN Lion’s City CNG bus at the 3rd UITP MENA Congress Awards, held in Abu Dhabi as part of the 3rd UITP Congress & Showcase 2012.
Based on 100% CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) technology, Man Lion’s City CNG bus has been especially developed for use in hot countries. MAN was the only commercial vehicle manufacturer to receive an award in the “Enabling Technologies” category this year and was also presented with a special appreciation award.

Transport & Logistics


Launched at UITP MENA Congress and Showcase 2012, new model meets regional demand for VIP transport with best features in its class
Hoofdrop, The Netherlands – March 8th, 2012 - TNT Express’ airline subsidiary, TNT Airways, and Emirates SkyCargo expand their cooperation by signing a code-share and blocked-space agreement. Under the agreement, Emirates SkyCargo will place its airline code and use space on TNT Airways’ B777 freighter flights on the New York JFK to Liege and Hong Kong-Dubai-Liege routes.
‘Kiwi cool’ comes to the fore at ‘Big Boys’ Toys’ event
UAE, November 2011 – Lovers of Indian food are being given the opportunity to experience the little-known Moplah style of cooking next month as the Taj Palace Hotel Dubai flies in India’s most well-known Moplah cook Abida Rasheed.
Alliance signs agreement with AIMS to develop intelligent transport solution in UAE
Etihad Crystal Cargo – the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways – this week operated the first of six heavy lift flights from the UAE into Afghanistan.
xplorer Publishing has announced the release of the 5th Edition of the much-loved UAE Off-Road guide, proudly supported by Volkswagen. Now featuring 26 awe-inspiring routes, the best-selling UAE Off-Road Explorer is the ultimate guide to exploring the Emirates. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned outdoors enthusiast, the UAE Off-Road Explorer will open your eyes to the true beauty of the UAE’s varied landscape.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 02 October 2011 - Thrifty Car Rental, a franchisee of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: DTG), and the largest car rental company in the UAE, today announced the launch of its new full-serviced rental counter in Ibn Battuta Mall, the world’s largest themed shopping mall. The counter will provide a variety of customer services including rates, reservations, confirmations, cancellations, account information, payments, renewals and customer relations.






















