Tag: Middle East

TNT UAE first in GCC to pass top international safety standard

Posted by | Jan 31, 2006 | |

TNT Express is the GCC’s first express provider to achieve the OHSAS 18001 prestigious international occupational health and safety certification. ‘Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and achieving OHSAS 18001 accreditation highlights our commitment to health and safety. This certification increases worker confidence and consequently enhances service levels which benefit the end user and considered highly important,’ said Bryan Moulds, Country General Manager, TNT UAE.

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Phase two launch of SNAS/DHL Middle East time definite products roll out across region

Posted by | Jan 30, 2006 | |

Following on from the successful launch of SNAS/DHL’s time definite products in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Yemen in January this year, SNAS/DHL Middle East, the region’s leading express logistics provider, today launched its portfolio in a further eight countries to provide a complete enhanced regional service. As of February 1st, KSA, UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan have all launched SNAS/DHL’s portfolio of time definite products. Speaking at the launch, Phil Couchman, SNAS/DHL Middle East Managing Director, said: ‘The innovation of our range of products means that our customers will have more choice and ultimately more control of their shipment needs. We recognise that every business runs to different deadlines and has different needs; that is why our new product portfolio is based on a logical system of time definite and day definite choices. In simple terms the choice of delivery time, and price, rests with our customers.’

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FedEx Express appoints new Senior Manager of Operations

Posted by | Jan 29, 2006 | |

FedEx Express has announced today the appointment of Mohamed Al Sayegh as Senior Manager Operations for FedEx Direct served countries, as well as Iraq, Qatar and Oman. Commenting on the appointment, Hamdi Osman, FedEx Vice President for the Middle East, Indian Sub Continent, & Africa, stated, ‘With over 17 years of engineering and operations experience, Mohamed will bring comprehensive international knowledge and strategic expertise to his new regional management role.”

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Emirates Post declares record net profit of Dhs. 133 million for 2005

Posted by | Jan 24, 2006 | |

Emirates Post Corporation today announced record net profit of Dhs. 133 million for the year 2005, an increase of 6 per cent over the previous year. Announcing the financial results at a press conference in Dubai, Mr. Abdullah Al Daboos, Director General of Emirates Post, said the corporation is aiming for a 6 per cent increase in net profit in 2006. A budget of more than Dhs. 109 million has been allocated for new projects. Mr. Al Daboos said Emirates Post had not only succeeded in raising the bar on services, but also added a host of non-postal services and made moves towards further diversification, as part of a larger goal of turning Emirates Post into a holding company that will ultimately control various business units.

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DHL signs landmark agreement for regional hub at Jordan Queen Alia Airport

Posted by | Dec 21, 2005 | |

DHL Jordan recently announced the development of a 4,000 square metre regional hub at the Queen Alia Airport to be operational before the end of 2006. The development of the hub was confirmed on November 29th 2005 with the signature of the agreement by Rhys Williams, Jordan Country Manager of DHL and Captain Suleiman Obeidat, Director General of the Jordan Civil Aviation Authority. The hub will act as a link between the Middle East, Europe and North Africa facilitating trade and enhancing the DHL express services through a state-of-the-art facility with onsite customs clearance. ‘We are delighted that DHL has chosen to develop a regional hub in Jordan and believe this initiative will build a long-lasting relationship and generate further investments,’ said Captain Suleiman Obeidat. ‘Our aim is for Queen Alia Airport to become a cargo hub in the region and DHL is contributing to this vision.’

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