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RAIL- Oman and Etihad Rail Company and Brazilian mining firm Vale are looking into connecting Vale’s facilities in Oman and the UAE via rail, according to a press release. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on developing “integrated logistical solutions” to ship iron ore and derivatives from Vale’s industrial hub […]
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MAY May: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) plans to hand over a new 1k-meter container berth to the East Port Said Port. May: The ArabAcademy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) will roll out its first locally-made electric cargo transport vehicle. 15 May (Monday): Exports + FDI Forum, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at […]
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TODAY: Revamp of Iraq’s Basra ports is complete + SCZone is in Amsterdam
Good morning, wonderful people. We have a business-heavy issue for you this morning, with updates on ADNOC L&S’ IPO and an M&A in the oil and gas rigging and chartering sector. Let’s dive in. We’re only four days away from meeting with some of you at the Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum, taking place at […]
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ADNOC to float 15% stake in logistics subsidiary
The door for subscriptions will open on 16 May
Posted inM&A Watch
KSA’s Al Gihaz Holding to acquire two marine units + Saudi subsidiary from Maridive’s oil chartering arm
This comes as part of Maridive’s strategy to deleverage its balance sheet
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The UAE strengthens trade ties with Thailand, Vietnam and Tajikistan. PLUS: Jordan, China + Qatar, Uzbekistan eye trade cooperation
CEPA on the horizon for UAE + Thailand: The UAE and Thailand have inked a preliminary agreement to launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), according to a statement. The first round of talks will begin on 16 May in the UAE. The CEPA “will deliver a wealth of opportunity in sectors such […]
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Sami Al Kandry appointed acting director general of Kuwait’s customs authority
Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Mohamed Al Aiban (LinkedIn) has appointedSami Al Kandari as acting director general at Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs(GAC), Kuwaiti daily Al-Watan reports. Al Kandry succeeds Suleiman Al Fahd, who was acting director general. Al Kandry has previously held the post of chief of staff for the Justice Minister as […]
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Qatar Airways + Flynas expand fleet PLUS: Etihad Cargo boosts digitization efforts, and news from FedEx Express, IFZA, Chalhoub Group and Jazeera Airways
AVIATION- Qatar Airways has received its second Boeing 737-8 and is set to receive another seven by the end of July, according to a press release. The new aircraft has undergone post-delivery maintenance and is now being used for pilot training. The airline is looking to use the new aircraft to augment its fleet of […]
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MAY May: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) plans to hand over a new 1k-meter container berth to the East Port Said Port. May: The ArabAcademy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) will roll out its first locally-made electric cargo transport vehicle. 9-11 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Airport Show, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, DWTC, Dubai. 9-12 […]