In an interview with Gulf Business, Taarek Hinedi, VP of FedEx Middle East and Africa Operations, discusses the significant advancements and strategic initiatives behind the recently opened FedEx hub at Dubai World Central (DWC). The new hub represents a major investment in the UAE’s economy, supporting the country’s non-oil export development, and enhancing the region’s e-commerce and trade capabilities. Hinedi also sheds light on why the UAE remains a priority market for the company, trends in the air cargo industry, and the company’s commitment to sustainability through innovative solutions and technologies.
Give us an overview of your investment and operations at the recently opened FedEx hub at Dubai World Central. The FedEx hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) represents a significant enhancement to the region’s aviation and logistics ecosystem. It marks a long-term investment of approximately AED 1.
3 billion into the UAE’s economy through infrastructure and technological advancements in the facility. This investment also reaffirms our commitment to the UAE’s economic growth while aligning with the ‘National Agenda for Non-oil Export Development’ to increase foreign trade. In addition, it supports the growing e-commerce and trade demands in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA) region and beyond.
As the first express courier and cargo company operating its flights and hub from DWC, FedEx is contributing to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 ,.