Iraq taps IFC to back USD 620 mn in ports + energy projects

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TODAY: Iraq turns to IFC for support on ports, energy investments

Good morning, folks. We’re kicking off the week with a packed issue, full of investment, projects, and M&A updates from across the region. Let’s get the ball rolling.

HAPPENING TODAY-

#1- The Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit is opening its doors today until tomorrow in Jeddah. The summit will host over 40 global and local speakers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore smart port solutions, port operations, and logistics within Saudi Arabia.

#2- London International Shipping Week will kick off today and run through until Friday, 19 September in London. The cluster event brings together hundreds of maritime industry decision-makers and government officials to network and discuss key issues facing the industry. The week-long event will host over 350 functions — including its flagship conference hosted by the International Maritime Organization on Wednesday, 17 September.

Regional players are hosting some of the week’s events:

Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone will showcase Oman’s strengths as a globally integrated maritime hotspot tomorrow;
KSA’s Mawani will also host Set Sail to Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Egypt is looking to launch a new Ro-Ro shipping line with Germany in 1Q 2026 — spearheaded by the Egyptian-German Joint Navigation Committee, according to documents seen by Asharq Business. The new line is poised to transport trucks loaded with goods — primarily agricultural products, heavy vehicles, and machinery — via dedicated Ro-Ro vessels. The committee is currently in discussions to lay out the logistics details related to the new route.

REMEMBER- Egypt’s been doubling down on its Ro-Ro lines: Egypt is working on launching Ro-Ro services with Saudi Arabia and Turkey before the end of 2025. This comes after the Ro-Ro line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port of Trieste started operating in late 2024, reducing the time to send goods between the two ports to two and a half days, down from six.

#2- Are cargo UAV deliveries coming to UAE next year? Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer Lodd Autonomous is set to launch unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parcel and cargo deliveries by 2H 2026 — with the first test flight scheduled in November, CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai told Khaleej Times on Friday. The firm — which wrapped its first pilot delivery in June — said then it was working with regulators and industry partners to hone in on procedures, consolidate regulatory compliance, and collect operational insights

On the cards: The firm’s flagship product — named the Hili — has a carrying capacity of up to 250 kg over a 300-km range, at a speed of 180 km/h. The firm will operate similar to the typical airline business model and is open to selling UAVs or leasing them “depending on the buyer demand,” Manai said. Lodd aims to offer the delivery services at a “fraction of the cost” of the current market and is currently in talks with customers both locally and internationally, Manai added.

The region’s latest drone craze: Dubai kicked off drone deliveries late last year in Dubai Silicon Oasis with the first order from the Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai. Omani AI and drone services company Esbaar is set to launch cargo delivery using drones by the end of the year, with a payload of up to 700 kg. The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation also gave the green light in January for US delivery drone firm Matternet to launch its M2 drone in Saudi Arabia.

#3- Canadian, Chinese firms eye food logistics hub in Egypt: Canadian logistics service company IMGS Group and Chinese agriculture and food solutions provider Famsun are mulling opening a global food logistics center in Egypt, according to a Suez Canal Authority statement. The project — to be in partnership with the authority — would be situated in Port Fouad and support the country’s food security. A cooperation protocol to begin developing the project will soon be signed, according to the statement.

#4- Adnoc consolidates listed assets under XRG: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) transferred its equity stakes in Adnoc Distribution, Adnoc Gas, and Adnoc Logistics and Services to its wholly owned subsidiary XRG, according to an ADX disclosure (pdf) released on Thursday. The share transfer of Adnoc Drilling will follow pending regulatory approvals, the company said, adding that the move will not affect the operations, dividend policies, or strategies of the companies involved.

IN CONTEXT- The transfers are part of Adnoc’s strategy to consolidate its listed holdings under XRG, the international energy investment arm it launched in 2024. XRG manages some USD 80 bn in assets and is looking to double that figure over the next decade under a five -year plan — including planned acquisitions of Germany’s Covestro and Australia’s Santos.

More transfers ahead: In July, Adnoc said it would shift its 24.9 % stake in Austria’s OMV to XRG. The unit is also set to hold a 46.9% stake in Borouge Group International once the planned merger of Borouge, Borealis, and Nova Chemicals is completed.

#5- US slams Emirati shipping player with sanctions: Washington’s latest anti-Houthi sanctions wave has struck Dubai-based shipping outfit Tyba Ship Management, according to a US Treasury Department statement published on Thursday. The US government alleges that the company sponsors and materially aids Yemen’s Houthis, claiming that its owner Muhammad Al Sunaydar is a Houthi-linked businessman.

Latest on Houthi sanctions: The US Treasury Department sanctioned two individuals and five firms from the UAE and Yemen for allegedly smuggling imported petroleum into Houthi-controlled areas earlier this year.

#6- EU to consider partial trade halt with Israel: The European Commission is set to consider a proposal for a partial halt of its trade agreement with Israel amid growing frustration over Israel’s unabated conduct in Gaza, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an announcement by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. It remains unclear how far the partial trade halt would go. The package will also propose sanctions on “extremist ministers and on violent settlers,” von der Leyen said.

European Union (EU) member states have been divided over Israel’s war in Gaza, with some countries pressuring the bloc to take action and suspend dealings with Israel, but not all members agree. A majority vote is needed for the sanctions to pass. EU goods accounted for 32% of Israel’s total trade in 2024, while total bilateral trade reached EUR 43 bn the same year.

Other members did it first: Both Spain and Belgium announced sweeping measures against Israel, including an arms embargo and entry bans for Israeli citizens linked to human rights violations and genocidal conduct. The pair has also suspended imports of all goods hailing from Israeli settlements.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices went up this morning amid concerns of tightened Russian supply after Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures increased by USD 0.36 to reach USD 67.35 / bbl by 06.32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained USD 0.36 to trade at USD 63.05 / bbl.

Forecast updates from IEA: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for global oil demand growth for this year to 740k bbl / d, up from 680k previously, according to the agency’s latest monthly oil market report. The agency left its 2026 outlook unchanged at 700k bbl / d.

The agency now expects global crude supply to rise by 2.7 mn bbl / d to 105.8 mn bbl / d this year — compared with a prior forecast of 2.5 mn bbl/d rise — and by 2.1 mn bbl /d to 107.9 mn bbl / d next year. Net Opec+ output growth from October will come in at just 40k bbl / d — well below the group’s official 137k bbl / d quota hike — due to capacity constraints among some members.

Meanwhile, Opec kept its forecast unchanged in its September oil market report (pdf). The cartel still expects global oil demand to grow by 1.3 mn bbl / d in 2025 and 1.4 mn bbl / d in 2026, with non-Opec supply expected to add 0.8 mn bbl / d in 2025 and 0.6 mn bbl / d next year. Demand for Opec+ crude is forecast at 42.5 mn bbl / d in 2025 and to 43.1 mn bbl / d in 2026.

REMEMBER- Opec+ approved a production hike for an additional 137k bbl / d from October through September 2026, fast-tracking the return of 1.65 mn bbl / d that was previously set to stay offline until end-2026. But most members are already pumping at or near capacity, leaving Saudi Arabia and the UAE as the only producers able to meaningfully increase supply.

#2- Baltic index maintains upwards trajectory: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — increased 0.7% to 2,126 points on Friday, its highest since 28 July. The capesize gained 1% to 3,070 points, while the panamax index climbed 0.4 % to 2,006 points. The smaller supramax index rose by 0.5% to 1,492 points. The benchmark index for the week rose by 7.4%, the highest weekly performance since 21 July.

#3- The Drewry World Container Index fell by 3% to USD 2,044 per 40-ft container on Thursday, according to the latest index readings. The drop comes on the back of market turbulence driven by the ongoing US tariffs’ bonanza since April. The container forecaster projects the supply-demand balance to fall in 2H 2025, causing spot rates to fall further.

PSA-

Hapag-Lloyd rolls out new GRI: Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is set to implement a general rate increase (GRI) of USD 250 per 20-ft container and of USD 500 per 40-ft container from Turkey to the US East Coast, according to a statement released on Friday. The GRI is applicable starting 15 October, and is valid until further notice.

It’s also adding a new PSS…: The firm will add a peak season surcharge (PSS) of USD 600 (EUR 500) per TEU for ships going to Conakry in Guinea, according to a statement released on Friday. The PSS is applicable starting 25 September from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East, and starting 12 October from the Indian Subcontinent and the Americas.

… and postponing an LWS: Hapag-Lloyd is postponing its USD 1k per TEU low water surcharge (LWS) on cargo to and from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe on the back of Amazon River water levels receding lower than expected, according to a statement released on Friday. The LWS will take effect starting 15 October

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

The UAE will host the Syria Recovery and Investment Forum on Wednesday, 24 September in Abu Dhabi. The forum will host leaders in business, regional investors, policymakers, and advisory experts to develop practical solutions for Syria’s road to recovery and economic revival.

Turkey will host the Global Freight Summit on Sunday, 28 September until Wednesday, 1 October in Istanbul. The summit will host over 330 attendees and over 250 firms for policy and knowledge and strategies exchange between forwarding partners.

The UAE will host the African, Middle East, and Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards on Monday, 29 September until Wednesday, 1 October in Dubai. The event aims to highlight and reward the most remarkable transactions closed by airlines and aviation manufacturing and leasing firms.

The UAE will host the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference on Tuesday, 30 September until Thursday, 2 October in Abu Dhabi. The event will be hosted by Etihad Rail and is set to welcome over 200 global speakers and upwards of 20k industry attendees to share innovative solutions and develop partnerships.

Saudi Arabia will host the Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress on Wednesday, 1 October and Thursday, 2 October in Dammam. It will host over 200 registered exhibitors and some 15k attendees from over 90 countries to discuss AI-powered fleet optimization, shifts in global trade, and intelligence-driven infrastructure.

The UK will host the Marine Environment Protection Committee Extraordinary Session from Tuesday, 14 October until Friday, 17 October at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) HQ in London. The session is set to see the intergovernmental body formally adopt its Net-Zero Framework — rolling out new fuel standards for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.

Check out our full calendar at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.

IFC tapped by Iraq to back USD 620 mn investments in ports + energy infrastructure

IFC, Iraq partner on port + energy projects: Iraq tapped the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to back some USD 620 mn (c. IQD 812 bn) worth of investments in Iraq’s port and energy sectors, according to a press release. The backing comes as part of IFC’s commitments to projects totaling USD 1 bn in investments — also covering housing resiliency, manufacturing, health, and food security.

Here’s a rundown of the notable projects:

#1- The IFC is leading, arranging, and syndicating a USD 500 mn loan to support a gas flaring reduction project by Basra Gas Company, the press release said. The project will capture associated gas — a byproduct of crude oil extraction — and will be based at Umm Qasr Port, according to a statement by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office. The funding builds upon an initial IFC loan of USD 360 mn announced back in 2021. A timeline for the project has not been disclosed.

On Basra Gas Co: Established in 2013, Basra Gas is a 25-year JV between Iraq’s South Gas Co., Shell, and Mitsubishi, according to its website. Its main activities include capturing and processing natural gas produced from oilfields instead of flaring it.

#2- Umm Qasr gets a USD 120 mn upgrade: The IFC has partnered with Aloreen Company for Investment — with USD 120 mn in financing — to better support new container handling equipment and expand yard capacity at Iraq's Umm Qasr Port, the press release said. This will be carried out in partnership with Mediterranean Shipping Company’s subsidiary Terminal Investment Limited.

On Aloreen Co. for Investment: Established in 2013, Aloreen operates a multipurpose terminal in Umm Qasr Port and has been doing so under the commercial name Basra Multipurpose Terminal (BMT), according to its website. In 2021, BMT secured a USD 125 mn financing package led by the IFC to establish a container terminal, two new berths, and increase its handling capacity.

#3- Trade finances get a piece too: IFC has partnered with the Bank of Baghdad to open a USD 10 mn trade finance line under its Global Trade Finance Program, the press release said. This will enable Bank of Baghdad to connect with international partner banks, facilitating cross-border trade and helping improve the availability of vital goods.

IFC’s been active in Iraq: The IFC is acting as a transaction advisor for the Iraqi government on a public-private partnership project to rehabilitate, expand, finance, operate, and maintain Baghdad International Airport. The IFC’s most recent investment push in Iraq brings its commitments in the country to more than USD 2.5 bn since 2005.

Adia, GIC lead USD 1.6 bn investment in Vantage Data Centers

Adia + GIC commit USD 1.6 bn to Vantage Data Centers: The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), through a wholly-owned subsidiary, and an affiliate of the Singaporean wealth fund GIC led a USD 1.6 bn investment in data center developer Vantage Data Centers, according to a press release published last week.

The ownership breakdown: Both Adia and GIC are existing backers of Vantage, alongside alternative asset manager DigitalBridge Group. Adia acquired a 40% stake in DigitalBridge’s subsidiary Landmark Dividend back in April 2024.

The investment will fund Vantage’s Asia Pacific expansion, including the acquisition of a 300+ MW hyperscale campus in Johor, Malaysia, from Mubadala-backed data center developer Yondr Group. The site, located in Sedenak Tech Park, will comprise three facilities once fully built and will be branded JHB1. Additional capital will support Vantage’s broader APAC platform.

Both Adia and GIC’s investment and Vantage’s acquisition of Johor are expected to close in 4Q 2025. The transaction will lift Vantage’s APAC footprint to 1 GW of planned and operational capacity across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

REMEMBER- Adia was reportedly expected to participate in Vantage’s USD 1.6 bn bid for Yondr. Yondr Group, backed by Mubadala and Apollo since 2024, raised IFC financing and debt to support the Johor project. Several DigitalBridge affiliates acquired Yondr’s portfolio earlier this year, including the JHB1 campus, before agreeing to transfer the Malaysian assets to Vantage.

MORE INVESTMENT UPDATES-

Dubai-based pan-African industrial developer Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) raised USD 700 mn from Saudi infrastructure developer Vision Invest, according to a press release. The transaction — one of Africa’s largest private infrastructure financings to date — included both primary and secondary components.

The details: Vision Invest joined Arise IIP as a new shareholder, marking the Saudi player’s first direct investment in Africa. Existing shareholders include the Fund for Export Development in Africa — the development impact investment platform of Afreximbank — Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Equitane.

Where will the money go? The new capital will fund Arise IIP’s expansion across Africa, where it operates integrated industrial zones in more than 14 countries. Since its founding in Gabon in 2010, the company has deployed around USD 2 bn in infrastructure projects and created over 50k jobs.

ADVISORS- Standard Chartered Bank and Norton Rose Fulbright advised Arise IIP, while EFG Hermes and Linklaters advised Vision Invest.

Egytrans wraps up Nosco acquisition

Egytrans completed its acquisition of 99.9% of the National Transport and Overseas Services Co. (Nosco)’s EGX-listed shates, marking the first reverse merger on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through a share swap, the local logistics leader said in a statement (pdf) on Thursday. Egytrans’ takeover of the trucking firm had been in the works since as early as March 2023 but was pushed back at least twice due to delayed regulatory procedures.

The details: The acquisition was conducted through a swap of one Egytrans share for 0.0447 shares of Nosco, which resulted in an increase of Egytrans's total capital to approximately EGP 224.9 mn. The final ownership structure of the merged entity is 70.2% for Egytrans shareholders and 29.8% for Nosco shareholders, according to the fair value determined by independent financial advisor Archer Financial Consulting.

Egytrans’ Abir Leheta will be CEO of shared services for the merged entity, while Nosco’s Mohamed Nadim will be CEO for commercial affairs and operations. Maged Shawky will continue as chairman.

What they said: “Nosco brings long-standing expertise in project logistics and land transport, which complements Egytrans’ diversified platform — enabling new solutions and services within Egypt and beyond and supporting growth rates above market averages,” said Leheta.

ADVISORS- Catalyst Partners acted as the investment bank and financial advisor for the transaction. Zaki Hashem and Partners provided counsel for the transaction, while Al Tamimi and Co. provided counsel on Egyptian Competition Authority requirements. Beltone Securities Brokerage executed the transaction.

IN OTHER M&A WATCH UPDATES-

GWC closes Ancla Logistik stake: Qatar's Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has finalized its acquisition of a 16.15% stake in German supply chain operator Ancla Logistik, according to a disclosure to the Qatar Stock Exchange. This follows up on GWC’s agreement last month to snap up the stake in the firm for a EUR 8.2 mn.

What we know: GWC is using its own funds to acquire the stake. The investment isn't expected to significantly impact the company’s financial results this year, it said last month.

About Ancla: Established in 2006 and based in Wetzlar, Ancla Logistik provides contract logistics, freight forwarding, customs, and e-commerce fulfillment. Following a 2022 merger with Austria’s Logsta, the company operates under the Quivo network across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, and the US.

GWC’s ambitions beyond Qatar: Earlier this year, GWC launched a wholly-owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia — called GWC ENR — based in Dammam.

Jormaco names Adam Voss as its new CEO

#1- Joramco taps new CEO: Jordan-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul outfit Joramco has appointed Adam Voss (LinkedIn) as chief executive officer, according to a press release published last week. Voss has served as Joramco’s chief operating officer since 2021 and was previously CEO of Dubai-based TIM Aerospace. He is succeeding Fraser Currie, who has been promoted to chief strategy and commercial officer at Joramco’s parent firm, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Engineering.

#2- Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has appointed Omar Abdallah (LinkedIn) as vice president of new business development for offshore and marine, according to a statement published last week. Abdallah is a Shell veteran, having spent more than 13 years supporting several functions at the energy giant, namely business development, acquisitions, and commercial management.

Updates on cargo, trade, shipping, and storage from across the region

CARGO-

Syria to upgrade its borders’ cargo yards: Syria's General Authority for Land and Sea Ports has launched a tender for the USD 316k cargo yard rehabilitation project at Al Salama border crossing, according to a statement released on Thursday. The deadline for the tender is on 22 September — with a 60-day implementation period once a contract is awarded.

TRADE-

Saudi Arabia granted Syria 1.65 mn barrels of crude oil to back the operational and financial stability of Syrian refineries, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. The crude oil supply is granted upon an MoU signed between the Saudi Fund for Development and the Syrian Energy Ministry. The move comes shortly after Saudi companies inked six MoUs and an agreement with Syria’s Energy Ministry last month covering electricity, oil and gas, and renewables.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

#1- AD Ports-backed JV launches Comoros’ first passenger + auto ferry service: Serdal International, a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Abu Dhabi-based Resources Investment, has rolled out a new ferry service linking Grande Comore and Anjouan in the Comoros, according to a press release. The service is the first in the archipelago to carry both passengers and vehicles.

The vessels: Operated by AD Ports’ Noatum Maritime, the Yameela has capacity for 190 passengers and 45 vehicles. The route connects Moroni — the capital and main maritime gateway on Grande Comore — with Mutsamudu on Anjouan.

#2- Turkish ships to power energy-deficient Iraq: BKPS, a subsidiary of Turkish floating power plants operator Karpowership, connected its 300 MW powership — docked at Khor Al Zubair Port — to the Iraqi grid last week, AlArabiya reported last week, citing comments by Iraqi Energy Minister Ahmed Moussa to AFP. A second ship — with a 290 MW capacity — is expected to dock at Umm Qasr Port by next week, Moussa is quoted as saying.

REMEMBER- BKPS signed a contract with the Iraqi government last month to supply up to 590 MW of electricity for 71 days through two power vessels.

Iraq’s power woes: Iraq — which runs power supply shortages of up to 13 GW at peak times — is facing difficulties sourcing enough power, especially since the US terminated a waiver allowing the country to import Iranian electricity last May. Baghdad subsequently pivoted to Oman and Qatar for natural gas supplies, while targeting power self-sufficiency and a complete halt to natural gas imports by 2028, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

GFH’s Manrre REIT starts work on Jafza logistics facility: GFH Partners Manrre REIT and Dubai-based developer Palmon Group have broken ground on a high-bay, temperature-controlled logistics facility in Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza), Trade Arabia reports. Construction of the facility — which will have a built-up area of 144k sq ft in Jafza North — is slated for completion in 1Q 2027, with leasing talks underway with a regional logistics provider.

The players involved: GFH Partners, the Dubai-based global asset management arm of Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group, acquired logistics and industrial asset fund Manrre REIT at the start of the year for USD 75.5 mn. Manrre REIT was established in 2018 by Palmon, who is also the fund’s development manager.

India eyes USD 3.4 bn rail infrastructure push on its borders with China

India seeks USD 3.4 bn rail expansion, buffer against China: India has earmarked USD 3.4 bn to fortify its northeastern railway infrastructure and bolster logistical access and military readiness should diplomatic ties with China waver, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. The approved plan — expected to be completed within four years — reportedly includes 500 km of railway lines, comprising bridges and tunnels, to link up remote areas near the borders of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan.

India and China drama: Following a border dispute and a subsequent 2020 military skirmish, relations between New Delhi and Beijing have been distant. However, the two nations agreed to relaunch direct flights after a five-year hiatus and trade ties, amid trade tensions with the US.

Is CMA CGM adapting to USTR fees? French Logistics giant CMA CGM has decided not to implement a surcharge on its maritime transport services to cover US Trade Representative (USTR) fees on China-built vessels calling at US ports, according to a statement published last week. The firm is implementing a contingency plan that includes fleet and operational alterations to minimize exposure for its China-built ships in a bid to skirt the fees. The adjustments will be made before 14 October — the fees’ expected roll-out date.

ICYMI- The Trump administration proposed tariffs and docking fees on China-built and China-flagged vessels, which could lead to a USD 1-3 mn surcharge per call.

Calendar

SEPTEMBER

15 September (Monday): Logistics Leaders Saudi, Riyadh, KSA.

15-16 September (Monday-Tuesday): Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit, Jeddah, KSA.

15-19 September (Monday-Friday): London International Shipping Week, London, UK.

23 September (Tuesday): TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Greece, Athens, Greece.

24 September (Wednesday): Syria Recovery and Investment Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

24-26 September (Wednesday-Friday): Routes World, Hong Kong.

25 September (Thursday): World Maritime Day..

28 September-1 October (Sunday-Wednesday): Global Freight Summit, Istanbul, Turkey.

29 September-1 October (Monday-Wednesday): African, Middle East, and Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards, Dubai, UAE.

30 September-2 October (Monday-Thursday): Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

OCTOBER

1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

6-8 October (Monday-Wednesday): Maritime Cyprus Conference, Limassol, Cyprus.

7-8 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Global EV and Mobility Technology (Gemtech) Forum, Riyadh.

7-9 October (Wednesday-Thursday): World Aviation Festival, Lisbon, Portugal.

13-17 October (Monday-Friday): The Marine Environment Protection Committee’s second extraordinary session, London, UK.

14-15 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Investing in Africa Conference and Expo, London, UK.

14-16 October (Tuesday-Thursday): AntwerpXL, Antwerp, Belgium.

15 October (Wednesday): Global Trade Review, Cairo, Egypt

16-18 October (Thursday-Saturday): International Forum and Expo on Mobility, Transport and Logistics (Logiterre), Casablanca, Morocco.

28-30 October (Tuesday-Thursday): Borneo International Maritime Week, Sarawak, Malaysia.

NOVEMBER

3-6 November (Monday-Thursday): Adipec Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Air Cargo Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

9-11 November (Sunday-Tuesday): TransMea Expo, Cairo, Egypt.

11-13 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Freightcamp, Bangkok, Thailand.

17-21 November (Monday-Friday): Dubai Airshow, Dubai, UAE.

18 November (Tuesday): ShipTek International Conference and Awards, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday): World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit and Expo, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

DECEMBER

9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Rail Industry Summit, El Jadida, Morocco.

16-17 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Saudi Airport Exhibition, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

JANUARY 2026

19-23 January (Monday-Friday): World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos, Switzerland.

27-28 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): SkyMove Air Cargo MENA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

27-28 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): Middle East ProcureTech Summit, Dubai, UAE.

FEBRUARY 2026

4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): Breakbulk Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): MRO Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

25-27 February (Wednesday-Friday): Air Cargo Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.

MARCH 2026

10-12 March (Tuesday-Thursday): World Cargo Symposium, Lima, Peru.

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