AVIATION-

Gulf Air + SalamAir partner up to boost tech prowess: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has signed an MoU with Oman’s SalamAir to provide it with technical line maintenance, base maintenance, and specialized workshop support, according to a statement. The strategic partnership will grant the Omani budget carrier the technical wherewithal to expand its fleet as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, Bahrain News Agency reports.

TRADE-

Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council launches digital investment platform: The Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council has launched an interactive digital platform to connect investors from the two countries and boost cross-border trade, Youm7 reported on Friday, citing a press release. The platform will include a database of projects, hold virtual meeting spaces, and offer AI-powered investment recommendations.

More efforts to boost trade: Members of the council put forward a number of steps to boost trade and investment between the two nations, which include a biannual investment forum, financing programs for startups, and a rural development initiative. Other initiatives include a startup bridge program for entrepreneurial exchange, an e-commerce platform for youth to sell products and services, the Green Youth Initiative for sustainable projects, and a cultural exchange program for smart agricultural labs and cross-border incubators.

REMEMBER- This comes after last month’s trade spat over trade imbalances ended after a high-level Egyptian delegation led by Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib visited Morocco in February. During the visit, the two countries agreed to establish a direct lineof communication to address any trade issues that arise, fast track Moroccan exports into Egypt, and increase efforts to promote Egyptian imports of Moroccan-made goods — especially for automobiles.

Egyptian exports are currently entering Morocco smoothly and vice versa, Youm7 reported, citing the head of the Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council Nizar Abu Ismail.

PORTS-

Egypt’s Hassan Allam Holding subsidiary Hassan Allam Roads and Bridges was awarded a Roads and Paving Works contract at the Port of Neom, according to a statement published last week. The work — which covers a total area of 375k sqm — will include supplying and applying pavement across multiple zones as well as expanding Neom’s infrastructure.

The company is already active at Neom: Our friends at Hassan Allam Construction Saudi were awarded a contract in July 2024 to develop Port of Neom’s Container Terminal 1 and a related marine services area. The company will work with El Seif Engineering Contracting and China Harbour Engineering.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Qatar Airways expands Berlin route: Qatar Airways is adding more flights to its Berlin-Doha route starting 10 July 2025. (Business Traveller)
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