Top stories from Logistics Middle East

Predictability and efficient data management are becoming critical for effective logistics operations, and 红帽 has emerged as a key technology enabler in this space. As industries adapt to disruptions like fluctuating demand and supply chain volatility, companies increasingly turn to digital solutions for resilience. Red Hat’s Regional Director of Partner Ecosystems for the Middle East and Africa, Burak Borhan , provides insights into how the company’s open-source technologies empower logistics and supply chain businesses to tackle these challenges head-on.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a taxi-sharing pilot service connecting Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to provide a more convenient, cost-effective transportation solution for frequent commuters between the two cities. The pilot will run for six months, with potential expansion to additional locations based on performance outcomes.

In a landscape dominated by algorithm-driven ride-hailing giants, inDrive is rewriting the rules with a human-centred, democratic approach to mobility. Operating in 750 cities across 46 countries, inDrive’s unique model allows passengers and drivers to negotiate fares directly, creating a marketplace where both sides have control—a contrast to the traditional, fixed-price systems used by competitors like Uber. In an exclusive interview with Stephen Kruger , Chief Technology and Product Officer at inDrive, he shed light on the company’s ambitions, challenges, and future directions.