{"id":78187,"date":"2024-04-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=78187"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:32:56","slug":"dubais-al-maktoum-airport-expansion-plans-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/dubais-al-maktoum-airport-expansion-plans-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai\u2019s Al Maktoum Airport expansion plans back on track"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"78189\" 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=\"78189\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n            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friends. <\/strong>We have a packed issue this morning with updates cutting across the regional logistics sector, with a little bit from everything from aviation to rail to finance news.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimism.enterprise.news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/ads\/imgs\/221.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a> <\/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>Timings for trucks driving on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road between Dubai\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Ras Al Khor Street and Sharjah have been adjusted <\/strong>during peak hours, Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority said in an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/1784147072440050159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1784147084947472549%7Ctwgr%5Eb1d2dc11894657957525ea93e8328061bd611ce4%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgulfnews.com%2Fuae%2Ftransport%2Fdubai-adjusts-truck-timings-on-sheikh-mohammed-bin-zayed-road-1.102360059\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">X post<\/a>. Trucks will be prohibited on the road from 6:30am to 8:30am, 1pm to 3:30pm, and 5:30pm to 8pm. Truck drivers can opt for routes like Emirates Road instead, or utilize designated truck rest stops during these hours.<\/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- Another Chinese airline cleared to fly to KSA: <\/strong>Chinese state-owned airline China Airlines will operate regular flights between Beijing and Riyadh starting Monday, 6 May, the General Authority for Civil Aviation (Gaca) said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gaca.gov.sa\/web\/ar-sa\/news\/translation-of-ar_sa-28-april-2024-_57944\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. It will start with three weekly flights in May, with flights set to rise to seven starting Tuesday, 2 July, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And one water salute to another:<\/strong> China Eastern Airlines\u2019 first flight to Riyadh from Shanghai arrived yesterday, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2092458\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a> reported. Gaca had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e8706c8f-4009-4953-8129-18c0cd862016\/hundreds-of-bankers-flying-in-to-neom-this-week-for-show-and-tell\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previously cleared<\/a> China Eastern Airlines to run three weekly flights between Shanghai and Riyadh starting this week. It also approved <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6c9fa888-91d8-4d66-b39b-aa812e00dd59\/exra%25e2%2580%2599s-net-income-up-11.2%2525-y-o-y-in-1q.-plus:-aviation,-manufacturing-and-telecoms\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a> launching passenger and air cargo flights by China Southern Airlines connecting Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen and Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>Saudi Ports Authority (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mawani<\/a><\/strong><strong>) and Saudi Arabia Railways (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sar.com.sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR<\/a><\/strong><strong>) have moved their <\/strong><strong>first consignment from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port via railway<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> in cooperation with shipping giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msc.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MSC<\/a> and KSA\u2019s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=280424\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Saturday. The inaugural shipment via the railway connecting Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network carried a 78 TEU load, with the maximum capacity for a single trip on the railway coming in at 140 TEU, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> Mawani and SAR had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7d51d7c9-081f-4856-8516-38b16d819df4\/%253cmark%253emawani%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-sar-ink-partnership-to-boost-rail-and-maritime-connectivity-in-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked a partnership<\/a> earlier this month to enhance integration between railways and ports for the transport of containers, bulk materials, and general cargo, in a bid to boost logistics connectivity, sustainability, and services to exporters and importers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Agility Global is listed on ADX<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has passed a resolution approving Kuwait-based logistic giant Agility Global\u2019s listing to begin next Thursday, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agility.com\/en\/investor-relations-news\/adx-decision-on-listing-agility-global-plc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The move requires Agility to publish Equity Reports prepared by trusted independent banks, as well as a prospectus, in order to provide potential investors with guidance on the fair value of the company\u2019s shares, the statement said. The equity book value of company shares is set at AED 1.88, implying a total company equity book value at AED 19.6 bn. Agility had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/69e69320-52d6-4541-8851-71f89b7ff36d\/%253cmark%253eagility%253c%2Fmark%253e-plans-to-list-subsidiary-on-adx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced plans<\/a> to list its operations on ADX earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#4- Another LNG shipment on its way to Egypt: <\/strong>Egyptian state gas firm EGAS has purchased another LNG shipment as part of a plan to secure gas supplies ahead of peak consumption this summer, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/article\/63063\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%B4%D8%AD%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reported on Thursday. The shipment is expected to reach the Aqaba LNG terminal in Jordan between 18 and 19 May for regasification and subsequent transfer to Egypt. The consignment was reportedly purchased at a premium to the benchmark Dutch TTF.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember- <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s government has purchased at least two shipments of LNG due to be delivered next month, an Egyptian Oil Ministry source previously <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7c0def15-a646-4ad3-9194-5289d4930a91\/egypt-seeks-to-lease-lng-terminal-as-it-starts-importing-natural-gas-%2B-issues-a-warning-to-importers-on-abandoned-goods\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">told us<\/a>. The government reportedly plans to spend up to USD 120 mn per month between July and October to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/4dee55b2-9d00-4dd3-ac1f-7da2d203a76d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">import three LNG shipments monthly<\/a> during the period, while sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/egypt-ramp-up-lng-imports-output-drops-summer-nears-2024-04-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> last week that Egypt is expected to import 20 shipments in total until the end of summer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER EGYPT NEWS- <\/strong><strong>Egypt <\/strong><strong>boosts commercial fleet: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nnc.com.eg\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Navigation Company<\/a> (NNC) has inked an agreement with China\u2019s Hantung Shipyard to construct two 82k-ton dry bulk cargo vessels, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid0ffDKwxUXbJH9HPzz9DYCvzi6yiJHGKhffavJDHm6vfgo5or9co8RQfeR7gunFuZsl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. The vessels, which are slated for delivery by 2026, will bring NNC's national commercial fleet to 16 ships, enabling the transportation of strategic goods, particularly wheat, for the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>French high-speed train manufacturer Alstom is mulling plans to establish a new <\/strong><strong>production plant in Morocco\u2019s Tangier Med Port<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> with the decision depending on whether or not its bids come ahead in Morocco\u2019s National Office of Railways (ONCF) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8aa1186f-7aec-4a2f-9c24-be57a5337a2d\/etihad-cargo-launches-solution-to-streamline-bookings-%2B-riyadh-airports-to-develop-tech-solutions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.5 bn tender<\/a> to expand the country\u2019s rail fleet, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atalayar.com\/en\/articulo\/economy-and-business\/morocco-bets-on-high-speed-trains-alstom-awaits-key-tenders\/20240424120956199258.html#google_vignette\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Atalayar<\/a> reported last week. Alstom is bidding alongside several major <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/16ecd2c5-04ac-4a04-b43c-ad07429ffd00\/today:-al-dar-goes-big-on-logistics-infrastructure-investment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">international players<\/a>. Morocco intends to establish domestic train production by 2025, Atalayar also 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>Houthi missiles hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker, dubbed Andromeda Star, in the <\/strong><strong>Red Sea on Saturday<\/strong>, causing minor damage to the ship, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/yemens-houthis-say-their-missile-hit-andromeda-star-oil-ship-red-sea-2024-04-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Friday, citing Houthis and US Central Command (Centcom) statements. A missile hit nearby another vessel, dubbed MV Maisha, but no damage was reported, Centcom said. The Houthis have identified the Andromeda Star as British owned, but Ambrey and LSEG data show that it was recently sold to a Seychelles-registered owner, the newswire also said. The tanker is involved in Russia-linked energy trade. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Drone hits Kurdish Khor Mor gas field: <\/strong>The Iraqi Kurdish electricity and natural resources ministries are collaborating with partners to resume operations at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region, following a drone attack that saw operations suspended, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/iraqs-kurdish-authorities-working-resume-khor-mor-gas-supply-after-deadly-attack-2024-04-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Saturday, citing Iraqi ministry statements. The incident, which took place on Friday, saw at least four Yemeni workers killed, the newswire added citing Kurdish regional government statements on X. The attack also halted gas supplies to power plants, reducing power generation by some 2.5k MW. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far, the newswire also said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iran is set to release the crew of seized Portuguese-flagged container vessel <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a3b524e-c127-4001-a51f-2910af741361\/global-aviation-severely-disrupted-following-iranian-counter-attack-on-israel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MSC<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a3b524e-c127-4001-a51f-2910af741361\/global-aviation-severely-disrupted-following-iranian-counter-attack-on-israel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aries<\/a><\/strong>, following discussions between Iran and Portugal\u2019s top diplomats, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-04-27\/iran-says-crew-of-seized-israel-linked-ship-will-be-released\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Saturday, citing statements by Iran\u2019s foreign minister Hossien Amirabdollahian reported by Fars news agency. Iran seized the Israel-linked container vessel on 13 April, hours before a massive drone and missile <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a3b524e-c127-4001-a51f-2910af741361\/global-aviation-severely-disrupted-following-iranian-counter-attack-on-israel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">attack on Israel<\/a>. The MSC Aries\u2019 25 person crew hail from India and Russia. Iran released a female crew member last week, Bloomberg also said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And has to contend<\/strong><strong> with more sanctions<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The US, in coordination with the UK and Canada, has issued new sanctions targeting upwards of a dozen Iranian entities, individuals, and vessels, accused of financing and mediating the sale of drones to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Russia, which employs them in its war against Ukraine, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-issues-further-sanctions-iran-targets-drones-2024-04-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing a US Treasury Department statement. Two companies and a vessel involved in the movement of Iranian commodities were also targeted, the Treasury also said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> The EU agreed to implement a new round of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/05921719-b0bc-49ad-818e-a1e59ff6d449\/today:-aed-bns-allocated-to-uae-oman-railway-%2B-flynas-inches-closer-to-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanctions<\/a> on Iran last week, in response to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a3b524e-c127-4001-a51f-2910af741361\/global-aviation-severely-disrupted-following-iranian-counter-attack-on-israel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">its attack on Israel<\/a>, with the latest measures designed to curb the export of EU-made parts used in the production of drones and ballistic missiles.<\/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>O<\/strong><strong>il prices fell in early trading this morning as peace talks commence today in Cairo easing trader concerns over conflict escalating in the region<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-prices-pare-gains-us-inflation-concerns-2024-04-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures fell by 1.1% to USD 88.50 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 1% to USD 83.01 a barrel, the newswire said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Baltic index sees weekly fall: <\/strong>The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 was down 1.3% to 1,721 points on Friday, hitting a two-week low and falling upwards of 10% w-o-w, as lower rates for larger segments weighed down the index, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/baltic-index-marks-weekly-dip-on-larger-vessel-weakness\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Saturday. Capesize notched down 2.6% to 2,172 points, hitting its lowest since 10 April and falling 23% w-o-w. Panamax also fell 1% to 1,878 points, its lowest since 17 April. Meanwhile, the smaller supramax segment inched up 7 points to 1,495 points, logging a weekly increase of 7.2%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Drewry\u2019s World Container Index (WCI) held steady at USD 2,706 per 40ft <\/strong><strong>container <\/strong><strong>for the week ending Thursday<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>but was up 55% when compared to the same period last year, maritime research and consultancy firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drewry.co.uk\/supply-chain-advisors\/supply-chain-expertise\/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Drewry<\/a> reported on Thursday. The latest WCI figure is also 90% greater than the average 2019 pre-pandemic rates of USD 1,420. YTD, the index has averaged at USD 3,260 per 40ft container, USD 550 greater than the 10-year USD 2,709 average, Drewry said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iran\u2019s oil output saw 15% y-o-y growth in 2023, increasing 500k barrels per day <\/strong><strong>(bpd) to reach 3.1 mn bpd<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85459102\/Iran-oil-output-up-500k-bpd-y-y-IMF\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IRNA<\/a> reported on Sunday, citing IMF data. The country\u2019s oil production is forecasted to see another 100k bpd in 2024, to settle at 3.2 mn bpd. Meanwhile, Iran\u2019s gas production reached the equivalent of 5.1 mn bpd in 2023, up from 4.8 mn bpd in 2022, and is expected to increase some 300k bpd to 5.4 mn bpd in 2024, the IMF said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi Airports, which operates all five airports in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, <\/strong><strong>saw a 25.6% surge in air freight at its facilities to 162k tonnes in Q1 2024,<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/article\/b2ungo0-abu-dhabi-airports-records-69-million-passengers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a> reported on Friday. Aircraft movements saw an 11.4% boost during the same period to 61.7k, while passenger numbers also spiked 35.6% to 6.9 mn<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ATTENTION, EGYPT INVESTORS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>Foreign investors are falling in love with Egypt again\u2026<\/strong> Foreign investors we speak with (debt, equity, and strategic alike) have a growing appetite for Egypt. They\u2019re buying into local debt, eyeing promising shares, and committing bns of USD to both new ventures here and the growth of their existing businesses. They like the Egypt story that\u2019s taking shape after the float of the EGP, and its competitive advantages are clear to many of them: <strong>It\u2019s a massive consumer opportunity and a regional export hub of tomorrow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Enterprise Optimism Forum 2024 will do exactly what it says on the tin: <\/strong>Spark conversations about a future that we think is much brighter than so many in our community feel right now. 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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 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 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 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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No details were given about the construction timeline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The expanded airport is set to be the world\u2019s largest<\/strong>, hosting over 260 mn passengers, handling 12 mn tons of annual cargo, accommodating around 400 aircraft gates, and featuring five parallel runways. It will be five times larger than Dubai International Airport (DXB), with plans to transfer all operations from DXB within 10 years, according to Al Maktoum. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Maktoum International Airport \u2014 also known as Dubai World Central \u2014 will become the main hub for Emirates, Flydubai, and other airline partners<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/dubai-ruler-approves-new-35-bln-airport-terminal-2024-04-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> quotes Emirates Chair Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as saying. The country\u2019s flagship carrier has been pushing for the expansion of the airport to support its growth plans and fleet expansion, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-04-28\/dubai-to-proceed-with-al-maktoum-airport-s-dwc-35b-expansion-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Things are moving forward after being on hold for five years: <\/strong>Construction was halted in 2019 due to economic headwinds amid low oil prices, tapered growth, and stagnant tourism, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2019-08-29\/dubai-halts-mega-airport-project-as-gulf-economies-stumble\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported previously. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, firms competing for USD 2.7 bn contracts to develop the airport structure were put on hold, Meed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2f275ac7-c81b-4c3f-821f-546f3f9ba65c\/is-dubai-looking-to-revive-plans-for-usd-33-bn%253cmark%253e-airport%253c%2Fmark%253e-mega-project%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> previously. Work on the airport was expected to resume in 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport rose 31.7% y-o-y to 87 mn passengers in 2023, marking a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/255fc32b-34c0-4ede-b701-e2a8a7b52756\/mubadala-is-said-to-eye-heathrow,-mcdonald%25e2%2580%2599s-china-stakes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recovery<\/a> to pre-pandemic levels. Traffic is set to grow to 88.8 mn passengers in 2024, before reaching a record 93 mn passengers in 2025 and 97 mn in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story got ink in the foreign press: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/dubai-reaches-for-the-sky-with-massive-airport-expansion\/a-68941287\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Deutsche Welle<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dubai-international-airport-al-maktoum-air-travel-048de9e336d947846911fffe1685ab8f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> <\/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\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/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=\"78194\" 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=\"78194\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Ports<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/29\/dp-world-ati-kick-off-new-tanza-barge-terminal-in-the-philippines\/\">\r\n                            DP World + ATI kick off new Tanza Barge Terminal in the Philippines                        <\/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\/29\/dp-world-ati-kick-off-new-tanza-barge-terminal-in-the-philippines\/\" 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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(ATI) have launched a new barge terminal, dubbed Tanza Barge Terminal, in Cavite in the Philippines, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpworld.com\/news\/releases\/dp-world-and-asian-terminals-inc-launch-new-tanza-barge-terminal-in-cavite\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The move comes in a bid to boost the transport of goods and raw materials to and from the Philippines' capital Manila via sea barging. The terminal will be managed by ATI-subsidiary Tanza Container Terminal Incorporated. No investment ticket was provided as part of the disclosure. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details:<\/strong> The terminal \u2014 located within the newly designated MetroCas Industrial Estates Special Economic Zone \u2014 looks to handle some 240k TEUs of cargo annually. Three weekly trips \u2014 with each hauling around 100 40ft laden containers each way \u2014 will move containers between Tanza Barge Terminal and Manila South Harbor, the statement said. The barge berth is equipped with two fixed harbor cranes and a 4-hectare yard with two reach stackers and four vehicles for internal transfers. The terminal is also registered as a customs facility and warehouse by the Philippines\u2019 Bureau of Customs, the statement also said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Cutting road congestion:<\/strong> The terminal is forecasted to save an estimated 150k truck journeys per annum, relieving congestion and providing gains in terms of sustainability and efficiency. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DP World is serious about sustainable investments:<\/strong> The latest move aligns with DP World\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fe2de966-8c9e-4949-a4f8-55856bfb476f\/totalenergies-inks-offtake-agreement-with-oman-lng-%2B%253cmark%253e-dp%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-world%253c%2Fmark%253e-gets-serious-about-sustainable-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure<\/a> (SDID), announced last week, which looks to measure how far investments go towards meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The development is also a boon for MetroCas: <\/strong>\u201cBy establishing a direct sea link between Cavite and Manila, the new barge terminal offers a vital conduit for the efficient movement of goods, thereby boosting development within and beyond the export zone,\u201d said Director General of Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Tereso Panga. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> DP World assumed a role as a strategic foreign equity partner of ATI in 2006, with the pair later collaborating on upgrades at Batangas Port and initiatives to optimize operations at Manila South Harbor, the statement added. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content 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The loan will finance the manufacture and supply of 15 express trains, 34 passenger trains, and 14 locomotives for freight transportation. It will also cover telecommunication systems and electromechanical work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Delivery due soon:<\/strong> Currently under construction, the first phase of the railway is expected to be ready for trial runs by the end of 2024, or early 2025 at the latest, Asharq added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The Ain Sokhna - Matrouh railway is part of a larger over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e2356273-f17c-4a5b-a987-663aab9a2e29\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1k km railway initiative<\/a> that is worth some USD 23 bn. Earlier this month, British Steel inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/118b241e-2be9-4325-aff2-9667929bb109\/british-steel-will-supply-9.5k-tonnes-for-track-for-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-green-line\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-mn GBP contract<\/a> to provide steel for the railway\u2019s mainline and freight Green Line, which includes the Sokhna to Matrouh portion, referred to as a \u201cSuez Canal on tracks.\u201d<\/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\/debt-watch\/\">DEBT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/rail\/\">RAIL<\/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=\"78199\" 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=\"78199\">\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\">Rail<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/29\/emirati-omani-consortium-snags-usd-1-35-bn-contract-for-uae-oman-rail-link\/\">\r\n                            Emirati-Omani consortium snag USD 1.35 bn contract for UAE-Oman rail link                        <\/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\/29\/emirati-omani-consortium-snags-usd-1-35-bn-contract-for-uae-oman-rail-link\/\" 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 construction timeline was not disclosed. The consortium of companies awarded the contract also includes National Infrastructure Construction Company (NICC) and Tristar Engineering & Construction, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meed.com\/contractors-win-oman-etihad-rail-packages\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Meed<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> The UAE and Oman <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5f7c0fa0-7ff5-40da-a538-6bf6b52690ea\/uae-and-oman-allocate-aed-11%253cmark%253e-bn%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-uae-oman-railway-contracts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked a USD 35 bn partnerships<\/a> earlier this week, including AED 11 bn in allocations towards the rail link to kick off its construction. A contract <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5f7c0fa0-7ff5-40da-a538-6bf6b52690ea\/uae-and-oman-allocate-aed-11-bn-to-uae-oman-railway-contracts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">was also awarded<\/a> to Siemens Mobility and Egypt\u2019s Hassan Allam Construction to build, design and integrate signaling, telecom, and power supply systems for the railway link.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Etihad Rail had inked an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5f7c0fa0-7ff5-40da-a538-6bf6b52690ea\/uae-and%253cmark%253e-%253cmark%253eoman%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-allocate-aed-11-bn-to-uae-%253cmark%253eoman%253c%2Fmark%253e-railway-contracts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement<\/a> with Omani national railway developer, Oman Rail, in 2022 to set up the Oman-Etihad Rail Company, a USD 3 bn (c. AED 11 bn) 50-50 JV, for the design, development, and operation of Hafeet Railway. The transport link is 303 km long and connects Oman\u2019s Sohar Port to Abu Dhabi, in a bid to bolster trade between the countries. 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The seed round was led by Riyadh-based investment manager <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joa.capital\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Joa Capital<\/a> through their S3 Ventures Fund.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The seed round will help <\/strong><strong>Shorages&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>expand its warehouses across the GCC<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>while also facilitating the expansion of more brands within Saudi Arabia, thus serving to build a \u201cbridge between the UAE and KSA,\u201d according to the statement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More on Shorages:<\/strong> Established in 2019 by Rayan Osseiran (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rayan-osseiran-5725b49b\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), Shorages offers a network of fulfillment centers that can receive inventory and dispatch orders locally and internationally for contracted merchants in the UAE and KSA, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/shorages\/posts\/?feedView=all\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The company also has a management and order fulfillment system, allowing merchants to monitor their stock levels, order statuses, and sales performance, and offers product registration services. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WEE CLOSES PRE-SEED ROUND- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai-based e-commerce platform <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wee.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wee<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wee.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Marketplace<\/a><\/strong><strong> has secured USD 10 mn in equity and debt from SIG Investment as part of its pre-series A funding<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/2024\/04\/wee-marketplace-secures-10-million-pre-series-round\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The latest funding round raises Wee\u2019s market valuation to USD 40 mn. In addition to the funding from SIG, the startup bagged USD 2 mn in follow-on investments from existing shareholders during the funding round. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where are the funds going? <\/strong>The funds will help Wee improve its delivery services, expand its local operations in the UAE, and introduce new service offerings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Wee<\/strong>: Founded in 2021 by Anastasia Kim, Oleg Dashkevich, and Sergey Kolikov, Wee offers same-day delivery services in Dubai and next-day delivery across the UAE. The shopping platform boasts a wide-range of products, including cosmetics, pharma products, flowers, and F&amp;B products. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> The platform is mulling listing on a stock exchange in the MENA region, \u201csignaling its commitment to long-term sustainability and growth,\u201d the press release reads. Wee is also planning to introduce shopping, taxi services, and payment services to the platform aiming to \u201cdevelop an expansive ecosystem.\u201d <\/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\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/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=\"78204\" 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=\"78204\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Earnings Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/29\/easylease-sees-bottomline-jump-136-5-y-o-y-in-1q-2024\/\">\r\n                            EasyLease sees bottomline jump 136.5% y-o-y in 1Q 2024                        <\/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\/29\/easylease-sees-bottomline-jump-136-5-y-o-y-in-1q-2024\/\" 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 company\u2019s topline grew 38.6% to AED 97.4 during the same period. EasyLease attributed the boost in performance to \u201cenhanced operational efficiencies and strategic positioning in high-growth mobility sectors,\u201d in an accompanying <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/4\/1927.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Previous investments are paying off: <\/strong>\u201cThe investments and expansion efforts that we embarked on in 2022 and 2023 are now yielding significant returns. The strategic decisions made during that period are proving to be highly beneficial, reflecting positively on our current financial performance and operational success,\u201d EasyLease CEO Ahmad Al Sadah said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The company seems set on doubling down: <\/strong>Easy Lease <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2dc51d13-b129-47e7-ae83-5e20f064cc06\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-easylease%253c%2Fmark%253e-acquires-majority-stake-in-united-trans\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">snapped up a 60% stake<\/a> in UAE-based Alserkal Group subsidiary and transportation technology solutions provider United Trans for an undisclosed sum earlier this month, in a bid to boost its foothold in the regional smart mobility and railway sectors. The company also obtained <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/637200ff-825d-44f9-8cf7-e80f8765fdd1\/one-launches-shipping-route-to-connect-ksa,-egypt-with-us-ports-%2B-riyadh-air-plans-further-cargo-cooperation-with-turkish-airlines\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 60% stake<\/a> in UAE-based electric charger manufacturing and installation company Fully Charged for an undisclosed sum in December 2023, while also acquiring <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6cf6020e-5e5d-4f53-a2a3-9db2b06b30fa\/ryanair-goes-domestic-in-morocco-in-summer-of-2024-%2B-careem-launches-e-bike-delivery-fleet.-plus:-more-m&amp;a,-rebranding,-and-aviation-news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 60% stake<\/a> in container and commercial kiosk rentals and food truck outfit Ripe that same month, also for an undisclosed sum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead:<\/strong> EasyLease is set to remain committed to its growth strategy, leveraging both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company will also continue eyeing new technologies and market opportunities to expand and strengthen its stance in the smart mobility and railway sectors, it said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the company:<\/strong> Established in 2011, the IHC subsidiary is a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, servicing sectors including e-commerce, delivery, logistics, couriers, and food services, the statement said. EasyLease\u2019s 25k vehicle fleet is one of the largest in the UAE.<\/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\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/easylease\/\">EasyLease<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/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=\"78206\" 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=\"78206\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/04\/29\/oman-india-look-to-ink-trade-agreement-oman-egypt-ink-air-transport-agreement\/\">\r\n                            Oman + India look to ink trade agreement, Oman + Egypt ink air transport agreement                        <\/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\/29\/oman-india-look-to-ink-trade-agreement-oman-egypt-ink-air-transport-agreement\/\" 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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India is seeking to expand its ties with the region, and the move \u201cwill help India with a strategic partner and access to key routes in a volatile region,\u201d an official told the newswire. Oman has agreed to remove duties on Indian exports worth an annual USD 3 bn, the newswire said. The agreement needs approval from whichever government wins India\u2019s ongoing national elections.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER OMAN NEWS- <\/strong><strong>Egypt inked an air transport agreement with Oman<\/strong><strong> to boost cooperation in aviation<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sis.gov.eg\/Story\/273209\/%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86?lang=ar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. The pair agreed to launch an air freight cooperation project where they will be exchanging experience, training, technical support, and maintenance services. The agreement also aims to increase overall air traffic between the two nations by creating an airspace that is more accessible and attractive for aviation players.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE, Kuwait to collaborate in civil aviation: <\/strong>Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation Saif Al Suwaidi met on Saturday with Kuwait\u2019s Head of the General Administration of Civil Aviation Humood Al Sabah and his delegation to discuss ramping up cooperation between the two countries in civil aviation, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albayan.ae\/economy\/uae\/2024-04-27-1.4862224\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Bayan<\/a> reported on Saturday. The Kuwaiti delegation also toured the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of their visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iran + Pakistan look to strengthen ties<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Iran and Pakistan\u2019s private sectors are calling for the finalization of a trade agreement and a joint trade zone between the two countries. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/print\/497645\/Iran-Pakistan-private-sectors-call-for-finalizing-free-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tehran Times<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-also-on-our-radar tag-egypt tag-mawani tag-trade tag-uae wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/4\/.a6e61563-3f2b-4900-b1b8-d7338371577a.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TRADE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iran + Cuba eye stronger trade ties:<\/strong> Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash and Cuban Transport Minister Eduardo Rodriguez Davila have agreed to establish sister ports to boost shipping and trade between their countries, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85458842\/Iran-Cuba-agree-establish-sister-ports-to-facilitate-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IRNA<\/a> reported on Saturday. The two countries are looking to boost cooperation in maritime, air, and rail transportation as well as to streamline the export of Cuban products and cargo using Iranian ports and shipping services. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Another <\/strong><strong>shipping service comes to King AbdulAziz Port in Dammam: <\/strong>Saudi Ports Authority (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mawani<\/a>) has added a new shipping service, dubbed TPA, that boosts links between King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and a number of ports in China and the Pacific Ocean, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=240424&amp;language=ar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The new service will link the port to Malaysia\u2019s Kelang, Vietnam\u2019s Kai Meb, China\u2019s Hong Kong, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Bantian, Taiwan\u2019s Taipei and Kaohsiung, Iraq\u2019s Umm Qasr, and the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali via weekly trips with capacities up to 6k TEUs, the statement added. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA CENTERS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Digital payment services provider <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afs.com.bh\/aboutus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arab Financial Services<\/a><\/strong><strong> (AFS) <\/strong><strong>has launched a <\/strong><strong>new data center in Egypt<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afs.com.bh\/news\/view\/160\/AFS_Launches_Data_Center_and_Disaster_Recovery_(DR)_site_in_Egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The move will allow AFS to provide trusted payment services to a wider range of businesses, banks, and financial institutions, the statement said. The data center features a primary disaster recovery site. \u201cOur new Cairo data center represents a strategic leap forward. It provides a robust and scalable foundation for our existing merchant acquiring business, while simultaneously serving as a platform for our comprehensive issuer payment processing services in Egypt. This investment underscores our commitment to the dynamic Egyptian market,\u201d AFS CEO Samer Soliman said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong><strong>Egypt inaugurated a new&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Data and Cloud Computing Center in Ain <\/strong><strong>El-Sokhna Road<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sis.gov.eg\/Story\/192611?lang=en-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The center is the first in Egypt and North Africa for the analysis and processing of big data, and leverages artificial intelligence, saving time and funds to boost investment prospects. The hub also applies big data and AI to the analysis of government data, and functions as a national center for disaster recovery. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CARGO- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADIO + REGENT partner on cargo transport:<\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investinabudhabi.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Investment Office<\/a> (ADIO) is teaming up with electric seaglider pioneer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regentcraft.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Regent<\/a> to develop and construct all-electric seagliders for cargo transportation at the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster in Masdar City, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/economy\/abu-dhabi-to-advance-the-future-of-coastal-transportation-with-regent\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. REGENT's seagliders are capable of serving routes of up to 180 miles (300 km) with existing battery technology and up to 500 miles (800 km) with next-gen batteries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LOTS OF FLIGHT ROUTE UPDATES THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gulf Air resumes Iraq flights: <\/strong>Bahrain\u2019s national carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfair.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf Air<\/a> is resuming flights between Bahrain and Iraq after they were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bna.bh\/en\/GulfAirannouncesresumptionofitsflightstoIraq.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDtkGVmgF3xyxW7h%2fS2xq81c%3d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>KSA is also boosting flights to Iraq: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s General Authority of Civil Aviation plans to kick off direct flights from Dammam to the Iraqi city of Al-Najaf, starting 1 June 2024. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2090249\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Qatar Airways Cargo opens animal center:&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qrcargo.com\/s\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Qatar Airwa<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qrcargo.com\/s\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ys Cargo<\/a> has launched a state-of-the-art animal center and has relaunched its Next Generation Live product, in a bid to improve live animal transport. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qrcargo.com\/s\/company\/press-releases\/a0zP1000001H6DKIA0\/qatar-airways-cargo-elevates-live-animal-transport-with-launch-of-advanced-anima\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press release<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Gulf Air boosts China routes: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfair.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf Air<\/a> is set to start four direct flights a week to Shanghai starting 28 May and Guangzhou starting 29 May. 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The aerial assault, the fourth large-scale attack on energy infrastructure since 22 March, involved the use of long-range missiles launched by Russian strategic bombers in the Arctic Circle. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 21 of 34 incoming missiles, according to the commander of the Ukrainian air force. The attack damaged four out of six thermal power plants belonging to DTEK, Ukraine\u2019s largest private electricity firm. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Boeing\u2019s delivery delays are forcing American Airlines to cut down on its <\/strong><strong>long-haul flights<\/strong> starting the second half of this year and into early 2025, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/04\/26\/american-airlines-cuts-some-international-flights-citing-boeing-delays.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> reported on Friday. Boeing announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6c2d95d0-af23-4c61-b415-b42e71517ccf\/%253cmark%253eboeing%253c%2Fmark%253e-787-dreamliner-production-rate-increase-dips\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> that it is expecting slower growth in production and deliveries of 787 Dreamliners on the back of shortages of key components. American Airlines is forecasted to receive three Dreamlines this year, down from the original six it expected, the outlet said, citing a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/4\/1930.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published on Thursday. \u201cWe\u2019re making these adjustments now to ensure we\u2019re able to re-accommodate customers on affected flights,\u201d the airline said. American Airlines will be suspending its flights from New York to Athens and Barcelona, Dallas to Dublin and Rome, and Chicago to Paris.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stuck ships escape Baltimore Port<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Four cargo ships that had been stranded in Baltimore Port for around a month have exited via a temporary channel. The port\u2019s main channel is scheduled for reopening by the end of May. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/stranded-ships-exit-baltimore-port-via-temporary-channel-2024-04-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/boeing\/\">Boeing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/russia\/\">Russia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        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has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">APRIL 2024<\/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>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 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