DATA CENTERS-

SDAIA opens data centers in Riyadh: The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has launched technical infrastructure projects and new data centers in Riyadh, SPA reports. The data centers have a 65 kilowatt electrical capacity per center as well as integrated state-of-the-art electrical and mechanical systems.

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

SPC Freezone + FedEx partner to boost Sharjah e-commerce: Sharjah Publishing City Freezone (SPC) has partnered up with FedEx to improve international market access for e-commerce businesses in Sharjah, according to a press release. The partnership will allow Sharjah’s local businesses to expand their operations and boost trade volumes. FedEx will leverage its logistics network to connect local e-commerce firms to 220 countries and territories.

ZONES-

Alex Apparels to set up USD 100 mn factory in Egypt: Egypt’s garment manufacturer Alex Apparels will build a USD 100 mn weaving and dyeing factory in the Alexandria freezone, according to a statement. The factory will have a production capacity of 70 tons per day, with the first batch of ready-made garments expected to hit the market by 2026.

Another two factories in the works: The apparel manufacturer also plans to set up two ready-made garment factories in the freezone, set to kick off operations next year.

OTHER EGYPT ZONES UPDATES- Leoni Egypt to open a factory in Robbiki: Wire systems manufacturer Leoni Egypt is slated to open a cable harness manufacturing factory in Robbiki Industrial City, according to a statement. The factory will be developed over 11k sqm and will produce for global export as well as the local market.

TRADE-

A regional pharma raw material hub: The Egyptian government plans to launch an EGP 80 mn project to create a regional hub for pharma raw materials to meet local market needs and regional exports, Al Mal reports, citing sources it says have knowledge of the matter. The Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances (ACDIMA) and Eipico will break ground on the project, with plans to add more private investors at a later stage.

AVIATION-

Egypt increases targets for sizing up our airports’ passenger capacity: The Egyptian Aviation Ministry aims to increase the total capacity of Egypt’s airports to 72.2 mn passengers annually by the end of 2025, up from 66.3 mn recorded in 2023, according to a cabinet statement. The government is also aiming to boost the airports’ total capacity to around 109.2 mn passengers by 2030 — up from its previous target of 97.4 mn passengers a year.

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