Absa Group has started operations in Dubai for trade connectivity between the Middle East and African markets for cross-border expansion. This will enable regional corporates and businesses to engage in trade between the GCC and Africa. The UAE–Africa corridor presents opportunities across logistics, infrastructure, energy, agriculture and fast-moving consumer goods. “International trade plays a critical role in driving investment, business expansion and economic growth. CI

The UAE and Canada have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to reduce trade barriers and improve market access, with potential to increase demand for logistics services and cross-border freight. The deal aims to support businesses trading between the two countries and encourage investment in sectors including logistics, manufacturing and advanced technology. The agreement will reduce or remove tariffs on more than 99% of current Canadian exports to th

Jordan and Georgia are working to expand trade cooperation and improve business connectivity between the two markets. The initiative aims to strengthen supply chain links, support smoother movement of goods and create new opportunities for companies involved in regional trade. Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq said Jordan can serve as a regional trade gateway for Georgian companies due to its strategic location and network of free trade agreem

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and the US Department of Commerce are expanding logistics cooperation to attract investment and strengthen supply chain connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa region. The initiative aims to support logistics and industrial growth by promoting SCZONE as a location for companies seeking access to Middle Eastern and global markets. SCZONE’s integrated model connects industrial zones with ports on the Mediterranean and Red seas,

ServHub has launched Proven Hub Logistics, a new division focused on last-mile delivery for the UAE’s growing e-commerce and quick-commerce sector. The new business will support deliveries across groceries, consumer electronics, everyday essentials, and retail through partnerships with online platforms. The division will focus on the operational side of delivery, including rider management, fleet performance, and delivery quality. It will use ServHub’s existing workforce mana