{"id":77997,"date":"2024-04-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=77997"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:29:44","slug":"2023-was-a-record-year-for-the-saudi-aviation-industry","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/2023-was-a-record-year-for-the-saudi-aviation-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 was a record year for the Saudi aviation industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"77999\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"77999\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">What we're tracking today<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/18\/today-saudis-aviation-industry-is-in-the-spotlight-today\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Saudi\u2019s aviation industry is in the spotlight today                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/18\/today-saudis-aviation-industry-is-in-the-spotlight-today\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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We have all the latest updates below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Temporary road closure in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road is temporarily blocked off, with motorists asked to use Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road leading to Dubai instead, Abu Dhabi\u2019s Integrated Transport Center said on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ITCAbuDhabi\/status\/1780342439405932892\/photo\/1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a> yesterday. The authority did not mention when the road would accept traffic again. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In other road news: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi Police <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ADPoliceHQ\/status\/1780477398217036085\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">diverted traffic<\/a> from Arabian Gulf Street toward Khalifa City yesterday onto the Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Road exit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- <\/strong><strong>An unnamed investor is looking to launch a new airline serving routes from Saudi to <\/strong><strong>Africa<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/2024\/04\/16\/article_2718196.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aleqtisadiyah<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources it says have knowledge of the plan. The airline has received the go-ahead from both local regulators in KSA and the African Civil Aviation Commission, according to the sources.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s just one of a number of possible shakeups in KSA\u2019s aviation industry: <\/strong>The Public Investment Fund announced in March 2023 that it will launch Riyadh Air. The challenger to Emirates and Qatar Airways will see its first flights in the air <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8cb34099-b080-4684-a0e2-3a2488ce9c9c\/the-pif-wants-to-buy-saudia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">next year<\/a> and aims to serve 100 destinations by 2030. Current national flag carrier Saudia will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b8a916d0-87ca-4a28-8726-543ac095fd3c\/today:-israel-accuses-houthis-of-seizing-british-owned-cargo-ship-in-the-red-sea-%2B%253cmark%253e-saudia-%253c%2Fmark%253ewill-leave-riyadh-in-2030-as-riyadh-air-takes-charge\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bid adieu<\/a> to Riyadh by 2030 to make way for Riyadh Air and will instead base itself out of King Abdulaziz International Airport.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Kuwait Port Authority (KPA) is mulling a 100% increase to port service fees, <\/strong>with other increases also being considered, an informed source told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alraimedia.com\/article\/1684071\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\/100-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Rai<\/a>. The changes look to boost KPA\u2019s revenues, and supplement Kuwait\u2019s non-oil income, with the ramped up fees being applied to the authority\u2019s operations at Shuwaikh, Shuaiba, and Doha ports. The recommendations are pending internal approval, and will subsequently be presented before Kuwait\u2019s council of ministers, the source also said. KPA is forecasted to see KWD 23.65 mn in revenues in FY 2023\/2024, down from the previous year\u2019s KWD 30.12 mn, the source added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> KPA has been looking to upgrade infrastructure at Shuwaikh Port, with Kuwait\u2019s Al Qabas reporting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fa0d2dc8-b7a5-4eca-b47c-998fb6343380\/%253cmark%253ekuwait%253c%2Fmark%253e-will-reportedly-build-a-usd-649-mn-logistics-hub-at-shuwaikh-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this week<\/a> that the authority is eyeing a KWD 200 mn (c. USD 649.3 mn) integrated logistics hub at the port. KPA also broke ground on a KWD 48.7 mn project to redevelop and rehabilitate Shuwaikh Port\u2019s docks in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuna.net.kw\/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=3085401&amp;Language=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">March<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STORM WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>Disruptions at Dubai International Airport (DXB) continued yesterday due to heavy rains <\/strong><strong>and flooding <\/strong><strong>across Dubai <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/b773cb99-7415-4084-a26a-225f7e47df5c\/microsoft-pumps-usd-1.5-bn-into-abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-g42-to-position-uae-as-a-global-ai-hub\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/b773cb99-7415-4084-a26a-225f7e47df5c\/microsoft-pumps-usd-1.5-bn-into-abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-g42-to-position-uae-as-a-global-ai-hub\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday<\/a><\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/uae-oman-rains-flooding-fatalities-7bf3881efbea998dfa4c1ed8d538217c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a> reports. Emirates suspended check-ins for departing flights between 08.00 yesterday and midnight, the carrier said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/help\/travel-updates\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">travel update<\/a>. DXB also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairports.ae\/alert\/weather-advisory24\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">advised<\/a> travelers against coming to the airport unless their flights had been confirmed. A rundown of flight cancellations and delays at DXB is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairports.ae\/flight-status\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi is \u201cfully <\/strong><strong>operational\u201d despite the torrential rains,&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/b2pakm2-zayed-international-airport-remains-fully\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a> reports, but noting that travelers should check for updates before heading to the terminals. AUH received one freighter and 20 passenger flights diverted from Dubai, Wam added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oman also took hits:<\/strong> Shipowners and maritime shipping companies were urged to avoid going to sea until the adverse weather had subsided, Oman\u2019s National Committee for Emergency Management <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCEM_OM\/status\/1780292861780500778\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adverse weather also impacted regional bunkering operations, with strong winds <\/strong><strong>and waves expected to continue until today,<\/strong> according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/engine.online\/news\/availability\/east-of-suez-fuel-availability-outlook-16-apr-2024-5ac6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> by the Engine market platform. Suppliers at the UAE\u2019s Khor Fakkan and Fujairah are recommending lead times of about seven days across all bunk fuel grades. Dubai Port\u2019s operations remain restricted, while Saqr, and Ras Al Khaimah are also on alert. Oman\u2019s Sohar Port has so far been unaffected, with bunkering operations continuing, but delays may arise. Bad weather at Egypt\u2019s Suez and Said ports, KSA\u2019s Jeddah, and Djibouti, may also see disruptions to bunkering at those ports, the report also said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iranian authorities rescued 21 crewmen aboard a floundering Sri Lankan oil tanker in <\/strong><strong>the Gulf of Oman,&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rb.gy\/74xchu\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IRNA<\/a> reports. The unnamed tanker was sinking due to stormy weather. Medical treatment was provided to five crewmen, with all sailors in good condition, an Iranian official said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DISRUPTION WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cIt is clear that the Israelis are making a decision to act.<\/strong> We hope that they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible,\u201d British Foreign Minister David Cameron <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/04\/17\/world\/iran-israel-gaza-war-news\/britains-foreign-secretary-signals-that-israel-will-not-let-irans-assault-go-unanswered?smid=url-share\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said yesterday<\/a> as he headed into a meeting with Israel\u2019s Benjamin Netanyahu, who yesterday warned Cameron and German Foreign Minister <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/german-foreign-minister-israel-prudent-160247911.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Annalena Baerbock<\/a> (also in Tel Aviv for a visit) that \u201cwe will make our own decisions.\u201d <strong>G7 nations have still not announced the sanctions <\/strong>on Iran that they hope might convince Netanyahu to sit tight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- Iran is readying its air force <\/strong>and said its navy will start <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-navy-escorting-iranian-commercial-ships-red-sea-commander-says-2024-04-17\/#:~:text=Admiral%20Shahram%20Irani%20said%20the,this%20view%2C%22%20Irani%20said.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">escorting Iranian<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-navy-escorting-iranian-commercial-ships-red-sea-commander-says-2024-04-17\/#:~:text=Admiral%20Shahram%20Irani%20said%20the,this%20view%2C%22%20Irani%20said.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial ships<\/a> in the Red Sea as it prepares for an Israeli attack on its territory or allies. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKET WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Oil prices fell 3% on Wednesday,<\/strong> as gains in US oil inventories and poorer outlook for growth in the US and China outweighed supply concerns due to geopolitical tensions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-inches-up-after-us-reimposes-venezuela-oil-sanctions-2024-04-18\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures for June dropped 2.7% to USD 87.58 a barrel by 17.20 GMT, while US crude futures traded 0.2% higher at USD 82.89 a barrel, with both benchmarks poised for their sharpest drops since 20 March, the newswire said. \u201cOil prices go about their business of unwinding some of the war premium that has been priced in,\u201d oil broker PVM\u2019s John Evans said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index jumps to three-week peak:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 was up 2.8%, to 1,779 points on Tuesday, marking its highest since 28 March, as higher rates across the board buoyed the index, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/baltic-index-hits-near-3-week-high-on-firm-demand-across-segments\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Capesize gained 4%, to 2,631 points, while panamax bumped up 1%, at 1,754 points. Meanwhile, the smaller supramax segment gained 2.4%, to 1,311 points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong>Cairo International Airport saw record traffic as regional airspaces closed <\/strong><strong>following Iran\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/2e50425c-5e32-4e14-a7c0-96ee2e63f92f\/global-aviation-severely-disrupted-following-iranian-counter-attack-on-israel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">attack<\/a><\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>with the airport handling some 94k passengers on Saturday, an all-time high, according to a Tuesday government <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sis.gov.eg\/Story\/192447\/Cairo-airport-traffic-reaches-record-high-April-13----Minister\/?lang=en-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> citing Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Helmy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>I<\/strong><strong>ran saw the volume of goods transited through its Astara b<\/strong><strong>order crossing with <\/strong><strong>Azerbaijan increase 184% y-o-y to 1.42 mn tons,<\/strong> for the year ending on 19 March 2024, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.mehrnews.com\/news\/214010\/Transit-of-goods-via-Iran-s-Astara-border-up-184-Official\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mehr<\/a> reported yesterday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The Astara border crossing linking Iran with Azerbaijan is a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4286238d-0c31-4613-9a69-3206d906b9d5\/iran-%2B-russia-to-put-forward-usd-38-bn-for-instc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">key pivot<\/a> in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) logistics corridor being developed by Iran and Russia. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/efmf.me\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt Facility Management Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 23 <\/strong><strong>April and Wednesday, 24 April <\/strong>in Cairo. Business-owners, developers, service providers, technology leaders and suppliers will attend seminars and exhibitions on the facility management supply chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/abu-dhabi-mobility-week\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Mobility Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Wednesday, 24 April to Wednesday, 1 <\/strong><strong>May <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. The event, organized by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/department-of-municipalities-and-transport\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Department of Municipalities and Transport \u2013 Abu Dhabi (DMT)<\/a>, will feature announcements, forums, and introduce a mobility strategy for the emirate. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iran will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85413518\/Tehran-to-host-second-Iran-Africa-summit-in-April\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran-Africa International Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong>from Wednesday, 24 April <\/strong><strong>through to Friday, 26 Apri<\/strong>l in Tehran. The event will see Iran receive trade ministers from more than 40 African countries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia will host a special <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/events\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> event fr<\/strong><strong>om Sunday, 28 April through to Monday, 29 April<\/strong> in Riyadh. The event will focus on global collaboration and energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qatar will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aemobforum.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Autonomous E-mobility Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 30 April to Thursday, 2 <\/strong><strong>May<\/strong> in Doha. The event will gather industry experts, senior officials, policy and technology experts, as well as government, academic, and media representatives, providing a platform for stakeholders to exchange know-how and recommendations for the implementation of autonomous e-mobility in the real-world. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/a><\/strong><strong> exhibition and summit from Monday, 6 <\/strong><strong>May to Thursday, 9 May<\/strong> in Riyadh. The trade fair brings together local and international suppliers, public officials, professionals, and logistics players, and provides a platform for networking, exchanging know-how, and showcasing new technologies, products, and services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Airport Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 14 May through to <\/strong><strong>Thursday, 16 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The 23rd Airport Show will see representation from airport suppliers, airport service providers, aviation executives, and regional decision makers. 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The total number of flights grew 16% y-o-y to 815k, the report showed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the human side:<\/strong> Some 421k domestic flights \u2014 both scheduled and non-scheduled \u2014 transported 51mn travelers domestically, while international flights hit 394k with 61 mn passengers, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the c<\/strong><strong>argo side:&nbsp;<\/strong>Saudi\u2019s airports handled 10k air cargo flights carrying 918k tons of cargo load. KSA\u2019s three largest airports handled 910k of the total load with King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) handling 444k, King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) handling 360k, and King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) handling 106k.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That beats pre-pandemic levels: <\/strong>GACA said Saudi\u2019s airports operated 9% more flights last year than they did in 2019, when covid-19 set in. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Jeddah leads the pack: <\/strong>Jeddah\u2019s King Abdulaziz International Airport topped Saudi airports in the number of flights and passengers volumes in 2023, beating Riyadh\u2019s King Khalid International Airport\u2019s lead in 2022. Jeddah saw 262 flights carrying 43 mn passengers last year, while Riyadh served 239k flights with 31.9 mn passengers on board.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Jeddah\u2019s airport outperformed peers among all airports serving 15 mn or more passengers per year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a29e8e73-a83e-416a-92a2-ae36f27a50f7\/jed-outperforms-peers-in-december-gaca-report\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">data by GACA<\/a> in January showed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Three busiest months:<\/strong> GACA said that March, July and December were the busiest at airports last year. 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The Middle East is seeing increased demand for storage, as the region is largely dependent on food imports, which can be fulfilled by warehouses augmented with robotic systems, the report said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There are numerous automation solutions being implemented at MENA warehouses, <\/strong>including conveyor systems \u2014 which handle the movement of goods from one location to another \u2014 reducing the need for manual labor in material handling, Talabat\u2019s director of machine learning and algorithms Muhammad Hassouna told Enterprise Logistics. Other automation tools include automated storage and retrieval systems (AS\/RS), which are robots that automatically store and retrieve items from designated locations in the warehouse, boosting handling, inventory management, and fulfillment, Hassouna also said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Talabt sees the implementation of automation in regional operations as a matter of <\/strong><strong>\u2018when\u2019 not \u2018if\u2019, <\/strong>with the outfit\u2019s \u2018talabot\u2019 already handling some last mile deliveries at Doha\u2019s Msheireb district, as well as Dubai\u2019s Silicon Oasis, Hassouna added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Talabat<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.talabat.com\/talabat-partners-with-uvl-robotics-and-muscat-bay-to-introduce-omans-first-drone-food-delivery-service\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">had<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.talabat.com\/talabat-partners-with-uvl-robotics-and-muscat-bay-to-introduce-omans-first-drone-food-delivery-service\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previously partnered<\/a><\/strong><strong> with<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muscatbay.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muscatbay.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Muscat Bay<\/a><\/strong><strong> to kick off Oman\u2019s first drone food <\/strong><strong>delivery service,<\/strong> the company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/talabat-com_we-are-proud-to-announce-the-launch-of-talabat-activity-7061246243104014336-enRI\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/talabat-com_we-are-proud-to-announce-the-launch-of-talabat-activity-7061246243104014336-enRI\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">also launched<\/a> Talabat AI, a ChatGPT-powered grocery shopping assistant, with the platform coming online in the UAE and slated for entry into other regional markets this year, Hassouna alaso said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other regional players are entering the foray: <\/strong>China-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hairobotics.com\/?utm_term=hai%20robotics&amp;utm_campaign=HQ-Website-Search-Brand-EMEA&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=4001554403&amp;hsa_cam=17805459541&amp;hsa_grp=134322235370&amp;hsa_ad=611507802133&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-932837460641&amp;hsa_kw=hai%20robotics&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJXRvd-apz3wv7kW3745xKvbaXWqUh7OSqLoyKHIDoxA23hrKSj0H3hoC18IQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hai Robotics<\/a>&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hairobotics.com\/news\/hai-robotics-partners-span-leading-integrated-solutions-provider-mena-region\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">teamed up<\/a> with UAE-based SPAN group to offer robotics and automation warehouse solutions to SPAN's customers across the MENA region last year. UAE water producer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maidubaiwater.com\/%5C\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mai Duba<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maidubaiwater.com\/%5C\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">i<\/a>&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslog.com\/en-us\/case-studies-and-resources\/case-studies\/2018\/08\/mai-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered with<\/a> Switzerland's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslog.com\/en-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Swisslog<\/a> to roll out automated logistics systems several years ago. Swisslog also inked an agreement to provide Kuwaiti automated grocery platform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopraha.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Raha<\/a> with an autostore for its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslog.com\/en-us\/about-swisslog\/newsroom\/news-press-releases-blog-posts\/2022\/03\/autostore-for-raha-kuwait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first fully automated robotics-fulfillment center<\/a> back in 2022. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE is leading MEA\u2019s automation drive, <\/strong>with the country leading the race for the adoption of automated technologies at warehouses, Swisslog Middle East spokesperson Rami Younes told us. KSA and South Africa are next in line, Younes added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The automation of warehouses offers a range of benefits that can boost operational <\/strong><strong>efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction, <\/strong>Younes explained. Benefits include better accuracy, space utilization, and inventory management, as well as faster order fulfillment. Automation also allows businesses to better use their workforce by reallocating resources to value-added tasks that require human expertise. Since automation generates vast amounts of data on warehouse operations, it can also provide insights which can be analyzed to develop more informed decisions, Younes also said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Data from automated processes can go a long way:<\/strong> By leveraging data analytics and reporting capabilities, warehouses can zero-in on bottlenecks, optimize processes, and continuously improve operational performance, thereby raising competitiveness, he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But a lack of will and technical know-how are getting in the way of drives to automate <\/strong><strong>warehouses in MENA,<\/strong> with the region short on skilled workers and professionals trained in operating and maintaining automated systems in the region, Younes added. Another sticking point involves time periods required to realize a return on investment (ROI) on hefty outlays for automated technologies. The payback period and overall ROI need to be carefully evaluated, with considerations to factors such as warehouse size, volume of operations, and the regional business context, Younes noted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investing heavily in human capital will ease implementation, <\/strong>with increased training programs for warehouse staff overlooking automated systems vital to help ease them into operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the technology, Younes said. Conducting an in-depth analysis of current warehouse processes and infrastructure to understand specific needs, constraints, and requirements at individual warehouses is vital, he also highlighted. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Automation\u2019s uptake is poised for rapid growth globally: <\/strong>\u201cIt is evident from various reports and findings that warehouse automation has been steadily growing and gaining traction over the past few years. Many industries including retail, healthcare, e-commerce, and automotive have recognized the benefits of automation, such as increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, improved accuracy, and enhanced overall productivity. As automation technologies continue to advance and become more accessible and affordable, their adoption is likely to accelerate\" Younes told s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A long-term trend: <\/strong>Automation in warehouses is poised to become a long-term trend in the industry on the back of lower automation costs and increased competitiveness creating economic advantages for companies, Younes said. Moreover, industries will see better returns as automation scales. However, the speed and scope of its adoption will vary across industries, firms, and regions. 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Burberry and Net-A-Porter saw up to 75% of their sales disappear within days as buyers canceled and returned shipments. Return rates continued to increase in 1Q 2024, with Tmall return and cancellation rates for Brunello Cucinelli spiked 10 percentage points y-o-y and Marc Jacobs increased 13 percentage points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Above the global average: <\/strong>The rate of returns in China far outstrips the 20-30% global averages, according to consulting firm Sanford C. Bernstein, with the trend ramping up since China reopened last year following the pandemic. This has caused some brands to reassess their strategies for China, with some choosing to double down on courting wealthier clients.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/e-commerce\/\">e-commerce<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/logistics-in-the-news\/\">LOGISTICS IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"78010\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"78010\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/18\/lots-of-decarbonization-and-aviation-updates-from-one-hapag-lloyd-united-and-lufthansa\/\">\r\n                            Lots of decarbonization and aviation updates from ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, United and Lufthansa                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/18\/lots-of-decarbonization-and-aviation-updates-from-one-hapag-lloyd-united-and-lufthansa\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The product offers clients greater flexibility in terms of managing emissions across their value chains by leveraging sustainable fuels, boosting transparency, and tapping partnerships for sustainability gains, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Hapag-Lloyd + Seaspan retrofit ships for methanol: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/online-business\/quotation\/quick-quotes.html?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJR4IGhR0VUUSaHs6UitJ390qoETdtFJlZwhH0lqmH4T9RT9fN4xZ-BoCPjkQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hapag-Lloyd<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seaspan.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seaspan<\/a> have partnered to retrofit five 10.1k TEU conventionally powered container vessels with dual-fuel engines that are capable of running on methanol, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/company\/press\/releases\/2024\/04\/hapag-lloyd-and-seaspan-to-retrofit-five-vessels-to-methanol-pro.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Once the conversions are completed, the ships are set to remain on a long-term charter with Hapag-Lloyd. The move falls in line with Hapag-Lloyd\u2019s goal to decarbonize its entire fleet by 2045, HapagLloyd\u2019s COO Maximilan Rothkopf said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hapag Lloyd wins Zemba\u2019s first tender<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cozev.org\/initiativesfeed\/join-zero-emission-maritime-buyers-alliance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Zero Emission Maritime<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cozev.org\/initiativesfeed\/join-zero-emission-maritime-buyers-alliance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Buyers Alliance<\/a> (Zemba) has granted a two-year contract to German shipping giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/online-business\/quotation\/quick-quotes.html?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJR4IGhR0VUUSaHs6UitJ390qoETdtFJlZwhH0lqmH4T9RT9fN4xZ-BoCPjkQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hapag-Lloyd<\/a> for zero-emission shipping, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cozev.org\/thelatest\/zero-emission-maritime-buyers-alliance-zemba-announces-successful-completion-of-inaugural-collective-tender\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Zemba\u2019s members, including Tchibo, Nike, and Amazon, are set to purchase the environmental attributes linked to some 1 bn twenty-foot container-miles of zero-emission shipping between Singapore and Rotterdam, between 2025 to 2026, curbing some 82k metric tonnes of CO2e. The contracted journeys will be powered by waste-based biomethane, enabling 90% emissions reductions in comparison to traditional fossil fuels, Zemba said. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>United Airlines has cut its expectations for aircraft deliveries in 2024 <\/strong><strong>from 101 to 61<\/strong>,as aircraft maker Boeing struggles to keep up with deliveries <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/96136283-b75c-446c-8f6f-7cdfd02df3a9\/prada-and-dhl-partner-on-saf-%2B%253cmark%253e-boeing%253c%2Fmark%253e-fights-back-safety-criticisms\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">amid a safety crisis<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/04\/16\/united-airlines-ual-1q-2024-earnings.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> reported earlier this week. \u201dWe\u2019ve adjusted our fleet plan to better reflect the reality of what the manufacturers are able to deliver,\u201d United CEO Scott Kirby said. The carrier has also said that it plans to lease Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027, with the move indicating that it is turning to Boeing\u2019s European rival to make up for shortfalls in deliveries, the outlet said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Market reax:<\/strong> United Airlines\u2019 shares boosted 13% on Wednesday as it forecast higher than expected 2Q 2024 earnings despite the stalled deliveries, CNBC added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>German carrier Lufthansa\u2019s has submitted a revised proposal for a USD 346 mn <\/strong><strong>buy out of 41% of Italian carrier ITA, <\/strong>after EU antitrust regulators turned down an earlier bid, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/lufthansas-new-ita-remedies-not-too-different-earlier-sources-say-2024-04-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported earlier this week, citing inside sources. However the tweaks proposed by Lufthansa are not markedly different from the first package, sources said. EU regulators are particularly concerned about competition on short haul routes connecting Italy to Central Europe, long haul routes to North America and Japan, and ITA\u2019s leverage at Milan Airport, with another snub likely if Lufthansa fails to address those concerns. Lufthansa\u2019s plans to acquire ITA also took a hit from the EU watchdog\u2019s decision to exclude budget carrier Ryanair as a rival for Lufthansa, citing differences in customers and airports served, the newswire also said. An EU commission is expected to yield a decision by 6 June.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US <\/strong><strong>supply chain stability saw profound improvements in 2023<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> but several factors continue to disrupt supply chains and \u201ca complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024,\u201d according to a review of the latest findings of the KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/us\/en\/media\/news\/2024-kpmg-supply-chain-stability-index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> this week. Disturbances at the US - Mexico border, along with the persisting Red Sea crisis continue to disrupt supply chains, but nearshoring efforts in the US and Canada have also seen boosts to supply chain resilience, KPMG said. 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style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-24 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/efmf.me\" style=\"\">Egypt Facility Management Forum 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 April-1 May (Wednesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/abu-dhabi-mobility-week\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Mobility Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-26 April: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/driftx.com\" style=\"\">Driftx<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 April (Wednesday-Friday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85413518\/Tehran-to-host-second-Iran-Africa-summit-in-April\" style=\"\">The Iran-Africa International Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tehran, Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 April-1 May (Saturday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irantsn.com\/en\" style=\"\">Iran Expo 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tehran, Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 April (Sunday - Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/events\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024\/\" style=\"\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April- 2 May(Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glafamily.com\/about-GLA-Global-Logistics-Conference\" style=\"\">GLA Global Logistics Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 April- 2 May(Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aemobforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Autonomous E-mobility Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Doha, Qatar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-3 May (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/genevadry.com\/\" style=\"\">Geneva Dry<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">,Geneva, Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 May(Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ensias.um5.ac.ma\/news\/7th-edition-international-conference-logistics-operations-management-smart-sustainable-and\" style=\"\">The International Conference on Logistics Operations Management<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Marrakesh, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 May (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logistiqua.com\/\" style=\"\">The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tunisia, Tunis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-9 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\" style=\"\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-15 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">The Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evinnovationsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/airports-council-international-asia-pacific_airportsinnovate-airport-riyadh-activity-7100771294358487040-tFm9\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\">WAGA 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-24 May (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/conference\/global-supply-chain-forum-2024\" style=\"\">Global Supply Chain Forum 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bridgetown, Barbados.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 May (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propakmena.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">ProPak Mena 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 May (Monday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/comex.om\/2022\/\" style=\"\">Comex Technology Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Muscat, Oman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 June (Sunday-Tuesday):<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/pressroom\/2023-releases\/2023-06-05-03\/\" style=\"\">IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 June (Wednesday-Friday): World <\/span><span>Freezones<\/span><span> Organization\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303182029\" style=\"\">Annual International Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bari, Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 June (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmc.me\/overview\/\" style=\"\">East Med Maritime Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Beirut, Lebanon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GAFIEG\/posts\/pfbid0z8DptHmmjFty9qi3uNQxWFdoS5TVBQJPD2HPdnpCk2CxuGy2svK8zMXzK8QpnQsvl\" style=\"\">The Investment Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in cooperation with the European Union, Brussels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-8 October (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routesonline.com\/news\/29\/breaking-news\/299662189\/press-release-routes-world-officially-handed-over-to-2024-host-bahrain-international-airport\/\" style=\"\">Routes World 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b25n998-under-patronage-mansour-bin-zayed-inaugural-global\" style=\"\">The Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">(Global Rail), Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsic.net\/delegate-registration\/\" style=\"\">AFSIC \u2013 Investing in Africa,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> London, UK. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antwerpxl.com\" style=\"\">AntwerpXL Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Antwerp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/ForthcomingEventsdetails.aspx?EventID=EVE201\" style=\"\">Asean Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Johor, Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 November (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/maritime-logistics\/\" style=\"\">ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahraininternationalairshow.com\/\" style=\"\">The Bahrain International Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatshow.com\/beta\/\" style=\"\">The Heavy Equipment and Truck (HEAT) Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dhahran Expo, Damman, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Middle East Business Aviation, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 December (Wednesday): The Iran-Senegal Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, Dakar, Senegal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2024: Construction of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Agility\/status\/1664177888365535232?cxt=HHwWgICz8Zy-rJguAAAA\" style=\"\">phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of Agility\u2019s logistic park in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d'Ivoire to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2024: Egypt\u2019s Transport Ministry to launch pre-qualification tender for Cairo-Alex freight railway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1H 2024: Civil Construction subcontracts for construction firms in Oman for implementation of the Abu Dhabi - Suhar rail link to be <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/oman-etihad-rail-project-to-unlock-major-construction-opportunities-pvugtzq8\" style=\"\">announced<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span> 2H 2024: Bahri\u2019s barges for Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.eurolandir.com\/tools\/Pressreleases\/GetPressRelease\/?ID=4438553&lang=en-GB&companycode=sa-bahri&v=redesign\" style=\"\">begin<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> initial and commercial operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">King Salman Energy Park is set to become operational.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/February\/27-02\/DCC-partners-with-Worldef-International\" style=\"\">The Cross-Border Digital Trade Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Mid-2025: Iraq will complete <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/iraq-to-finish-phase-1-of-faw-grand-port-in-2025-r1g2m8qk\" style=\"\">phase one<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of the construction of the Grand Faw Port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">DHL and Aramco\u2019s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">AD Ports-operated Safaga Port\u2019s multi-purpose terminal will become operational. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apmterminals.com\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2023\/231213-one-million-teu-expansion-at-apm-terminals-tangier-med-port-operational#:~:text=12%2F18%2F2023-,One%20million%20TEU%20expansion%20at%20APM%20Terminals%20Tangier%20MedPort%20operational,an%20additional%20400%20metre%20berth.\" style=\"\">Phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of APM Terminals Tangier MedPort to be complete and operational.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2025: Sadr Park\u2019s Logistics Center in Riyadh to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2025: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jafza.ae\/media-centre\/news\/jafza-completes-phase-1-of-new-logistics-park\/\" style=\"\">Phase two<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">of Jafza Logistics Park to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4Q 2027: Oman\u2019s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- 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