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Riyadh Air + Accenture enter three-year strategic partnership: Riyadh Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Accenture to help the airline establish a cloud-only infrastructure, boost cybersecurity capabilities, and enhance operational services upon its upcoming launch, according to a statement. The partnership will help the company expand its operations to more than 100 destinations by 2030.

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  • ICTT purchases new cranes: The International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) operated by DP World in Cochin, India has added two new STS Cranes to deliver “an enhanced level of service” to customers. (Statement, pdf)
  • Iraq launches e-reservation system: Iraq’s Transport Ministry has announced the launch of electronic reservation for internal and external flights. The service “will allow customers to easily make reservations by directly accessing the website, choosing the destination, and setting the appointment in a smooth manner,” said Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi. (INA)
  • Etihad + China Eastern to enhance ties: The UAE’s Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have signed an MoU to boost commercial and operational ties. The two companies will collaborate in codesharing, reciprocal loyalty programs, cargo transport, maintenance, repair, and overhaul, ground handling, catering, lounge access, staff training, and several sustainability initiatives. (Statement)
  • Hunnu flies to Dubai: Mongolian airline Hunnu Air has started direct weekly flights from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Dubai, UAE. (Akipress)
  • GAFI partners with Banque du Caire: Egypt’s General Authority for InvestmentandFreezones (GAFI) inked an MOU with Banque du Caire to boost local and international investment. (Statement)
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