Tag: Middle East

Plans for GCC freight forwarding company outlined ahead of UPU Strategy Conference

Posted by | Nov 14, 2006 | |

Plans for the development of a unified GCC express mail and freight forwarding company, which will assimilate key individual players from the region, were outlined today at a media briefing for the Universal Postal Union Strategy Conference which is being hosted by Emirates Post in Dubai for the first time.

Speaking at the pre-event briefing for the conference, which opens today (14th November) till 16th November with more than 700 delegates from across the globe, HE Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Communications and Chairman of Emirates Post, said that plans for the creation of a unified entity, Gulf Express, are at an advanced stage.

‘GCC countries have been combining efforts to unify services by producing new products for express mail and by seeking to establish a GCC freight forwarding company. We hope to see something materialise in the near future,’ he said.

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Leading speakers to address UPU Strategy Conference 2006

Posted by | Nov 12, 2006 | |

The event, which commences on 14 November, will bring together around 600 delegates from more than 130 member countries to analyze the changing environment and explore ways of building a dynamic global infrastructure that satisfies growing customer needs. New opportunities in the communications sector, particularly for postal services, will also be an important forum agenda.

The opening day will address the postal sector’s role in the information society. This session, featuring prestigious Arab speakers such as Moshen Khalil, Director of the Global Information and Communication Technologies Department (GICT) – World Bank, and Dr. Mohammad Ben Taher Benten, Head of Saudi Arabia Post will discuss the impact of technology on the growth of the communications sector.

Brunson McKinley, Director General of International Organization for Migration will highlight industry challenges. Carl Asmus, Vice President of International Marketing, FedEx Corporation and Alan Bryden, Secretary General, International Organization for Standardization will discuss the growth of the postal network and the implications of multiple networks on quality of service and customer satisfaction.

Conference speakers also include Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay; Tarek Kamel Minister for Telecommunications and Information Technology in Egypt; HE Alpha Oumar Konare, Chairman of African Union Commission; Mr. Heizo Takenaka, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan, and Hon. Pennelope Beckles, Minister of Public Utilities and Environment, Trinidad and Tobago.

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Empost increases delivery fleet capacity by adding 25 new service vans

Posted by | Nov 7, 2006 | |

With the additional vehicles, Empost now has over 470 vehicles comprising of motorcycles, vans and trucks.

Sultan Al Midfa, CEO, Empost said: ‘Empost is committed to providing prompt, reliable and efficient services to the company’s growing base of corporate and individual clients. Expansion of the Empost delivery fleet is part of the company’s strategic plans to expand its geographical area of operations and grow its market share in the country.’

Empost, the UAE’s national courier company has expanded its delivery fleet by introducing 25 new service vans to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in the courier services market.

‘As the leading provider of customised and innovative courier services in the UAE, Empost strives to adopt international best practices in the industry to improve the quality of our services in the country. In addition, Empost is partnering with various international organisations aiming at furthering the reach of our services to cover more international destinations,’ he added.

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Empost increases delivery fleet capacity by adding 25 new service vans

Posted by | Nov 6, 2006 | |

Empost, the UAE’s national courier company has expanded its delivery fleet by introducing 25 new service vans to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in the courier services market. With the additional vehicles, Empost now has over 470 vehicles comprising of motorcycles, vans and trucks.

The expansion of the delivery fleet is expected to enable Empost to maintain its leadership position in the courier services market by ensuring timely delivery of documents and parcels, adapting to evolving demands of a fast-paced economy, and gaining customer confidence.

Empost has emerged as the UAE’s leading courier service provider on the strength of its innovative services and its expanding network of outlets across the UAE. Its wide range of services targeted at specific segments of society include Tawseel, Ameel, Health Pack, Jawaz, EziPack, LiteDox, EmDirect, Mandoub and EziMail. The company also expands a vast network of Empost Stores across the country that offer the entire portfolio of Empost courier services in addition to stamps, gifts and stationery.

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Loylogic and Empost form strategic alliance

Posted by | Oct 29, 2006 | |

The agreement was signed between Mamoun Masarweh, General Manager Loylogic Middle East, and Sultan Al Midfa, CEO of Empost. Empost will now be the official courier service provider for Loylogic’s Middle East operations.

Loylogic is a leading reward services provider, helping clients worldwide to differentiate their loyalty programs, combining loyalty expertise with technology and a fast-growing reward partner network. Loylogic is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Loylogic’s Middle East office is located in Dubai.

Empost, the UAE’s national courier company, has signed a strategic agreement with Loylogic, reward services provider for frequent flier, credit card and coalition loyalty programs. Under the agreement, Empost will offer Loylogic its range of express courier services to deliver rewards to the latter’s clients throughout the Middle East.

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