Abdulla Al Daboos, director generalof Emirates Post, has announced thatthe postal organisation has purchasedtwo freighters, which are likely to startoperating this month. Al Daboos didnot specify what type of freighters hadbeen acquired.

Speaking at the Mail & Expressconference & exhibition in Dubai lastmonth, Al Daboos said Emirates Postis also creating a new regional groundtransport network, developing financialservices and expanding Empost’s offerings.He added that Emirates Post isalso planning an IPO to support theirglobal expansion plans.