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Shall we?<\/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- G42\u2019s partnership with Microsoft is reportedly at risk of falling through over doubts <\/strong><strong>on the Emirati conglomerate\u2019s commitment to fully divest from China<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-07-02\/microsoft-ai-deal-with-uae-s-g42-at-risk-over-national-security-fears\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Pentagon officials are reportedly concerned if G42 doesn\u2019t follow through, the investment would lead to \u201cimperiling national security,\u201d sources say. Shipments of advanced AI chips like Nvidia\u2019s H100 have been paused as the US mulls the potential impacts of their export, which officials now see as tantamount to nuclear proliferation. Officials are hoping to come to an agreement on this in the coming months, the sources added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Microsoft is investing some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0cc78916-0227-4247-b601-f1bf74f38c73\/microsoft-pumps-usd-1.5-bn-into-abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-g42%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.5 bn<\/a> in G42 to position the UAE as a \u201cglobal AI hub.\u201d G42 has already cut ties with Chinese businesses in a bid to reportedly appease US partners, and there were suggestions it could also give up its use of Huawei telecom equipment. The second phase of the agreement entails Microsoft exporting large-scale AI components to the UAE, which will require licenses from the American government.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The US wants to make this work: <\/strong>The potential partnership gives a boost to Washington\u2019s push to position US companies at the forefront of AI development and gives it reach in emerging markets where China has historically been dominant, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/dc8d8d0b-4c49-4639-9163-b7a70cf94d79\/microsoft-%2B%253cmark%253e-g42%253c%2Fmark%253e-will-build-a-usd-1-bn-data-center-in-kenya\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a>, where Microsoft and G42 agreed to build a USD 1 bn geothermal data center. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But it will likely require a lot of diplomatic work: <\/strong>Several bipartisan staff delegations have already been to the UAE in recent weeks in an effort to ensure the UAE is aware of Washington\u2019s concerns and is taking the necessary measures, with more expected to come, Bloomberg cites a House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican staffer briefed on the trips as saying. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER UAE NEWS- The US added six companies to its trade restriction list, including two UAE firms<\/strong>, Mega Fast Cargo and Mega Technique General Trading, for \u201cevasive conduct\u201d and Mega Fast Cargo's shipment of US goods to Russia, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us-adds-six-companies-trade-restriction-list-four-training-chinas-military-2024-07-02\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> writes. <\/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- Adia-backed consortium is among top bidders for DB Schenker:<\/strong> Global investment manager CVC, which is leading a consortium that includes Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) and Singapore\u2019s GIC, and Denmark-based logistics firm DSV, have become the front-runners to acquire German Deutsche Bahn\u2019s logistics subsidiary DB Schenker after Maersk <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/121ce4ae-ea51-41d5-a174-d8319589c122\/today:-a-boost-for-adnoc%25e2%2580%2599s-fleet-%2B-lots-of-green-hydrogen-exports-lined-up-for-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrew its bid<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-07-01\/dsv-cvc-seen-as-lead-contenders-for-schenker-after-maersk-drops\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Final bids are due to be submitted in August<\/strong>, the sources added, adding that Saudi shipping firm Bahri submitted one of the highest non-binding offers in the previous round, but it remains uncertain if it will make a final bid by the deadline. Meanwhile, the CVC-led consortium\u2019s bid has reportedly valued DB Schenker at EUR 14 bn, but offered to allow the German government or a related fund to retain a 20% stake in the company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>CVC tapped Adia and GIC in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c71757f0-4b42-4dec-8de4-b79281b5decd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a> to form the consortium. Deutsche Bahn is expected to make a decision by the end of the year, with the transaction expected to close sometime next year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#3- Kuwait lends Yemen an aviation boost: <\/strong>Kuwait is providing Yemen\u2019s national air carrier Yemenia with three aircraft and two engines to supplement its fleet on the back of a Houthi seizure of planes at Sanaa airport, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/presidentalalimi.net\/en\/news628.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The Yemeni government condemned the seizure of three planes meant to transport 1.3k pilgrims back from hajj, a move which comes after another plane was captured a month earlier, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sabanew.net\/story\/en\/113259\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saba<\/a> reported this week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>India is launching an anti-dumping investigation into glass fiber imports from Bahrain<\/strong> <strong>after receiving complaints from a domestic player<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/international-business\/import-of-glass-fibre-faces-probe\/articleshow\/111387280.cms\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of India<\/a> reports. The investigation aims to protect India\u2019s domestic glass fiber industry from cheap imports, the news outlet writes. No details on the timeline of the investigation were disclosed. The committee is also looking into the alleged dumping of glass fiber imports from China and Thailand. <\/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>Baltic index reaches near two-month peak boosted by growth in capsize rates<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2013 rose 5.3% on Monday to 2,156, an almost two-month high, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/baltic-index-hits-near-2-month-high-as-capesize-rates-gain\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The capesize indices rose by 10.1% to 3,791, while the panamax dipped 0.3% to 1,662 points. The supramax index segment fell 16 points to 1,369.<\/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>#1- The Qatari port authority (Mwani) handled over 144k TEUs in June, a 51% y-o-y <\/strong><strong>increase<\/strong>, making this its second-highest monthly container handling rate, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MwaniQtr\/status\/1807752109405716925\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The port operator processed 56.9k tons of cargo, 15.7k roro units, and 59.1k heads of livestock, representing increases of 163%, 108%, and 149% respectively according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MwaniQtr\/status\/1807752113939767655\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The number of vessels calling at the port was 242.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mwani handled over 707k TEUs in 1H 2024<\/strong>, a 12% increase y-o-y<strong>, <\/strong>according to another <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MwaniQtr\/status\/1808036408600195444\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The port operator processed 931.5k tons of cargo, 55.9k RoRo units, 358.2k heads of livestock, and serviced 1.3k vessels. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Iran\u2019s agricultural food exports rose 29.8% y-o-y in the March-June period<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mojnews.com\/Section-economy-4\/563649-rise-in-iran-agrofood-exports\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Moj<\/a> reports. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mermec scores contract for Egypt railway link: <\/strong>Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Italy\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mermecgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mermec<\/a> an EGP 130 mn contract to supply a European Train Control System (ETCS) for a portion of the railway line linking Sinai to the Suez Canal, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mermecgroup.com\/press-room\/news\/1591\/ue-egitto-a-mermec-contratto-con-la-egypt-national-railway.php\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mermecgroup.com\/press-room\/news\/1591\/ue-egitto-a-mermec-contratto-con-la-egypt-national-railway.php\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">release<\/a>. Mermec will work on the project alongside local contractor El Hazek Construction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The specifics: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The ETCS works will cover the 144 km Al-Fardan-Bir El-Abd\/Balouza-East Port Said line, according to a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railjournal.com\/africa\/mermec-to-supply-etcs-to-egypt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> from Egypt\u2019s Transport Ministry. 100 km of the railway work has been completed between Al-Fardan and Bir al-Abd, with work still underway to complete the Balouza and East Port Said port to link East Port Said to the railway network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s ETCS exactly? <\/strong>The Italian company will install a system to control the movement of trains along the line including a modern signaling system, a communications system, an electrical power system to feed signals, a 24-hour fault recording system, and a modern electronic system to operate 13 crossings with lights, bells, and automatic gates, the statement notes.<\/p>\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\/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=\"79474\" 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=\"79474\">\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\">Trade<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/bapco-energies-total-energies-form-a-petroleum-product-trading-jv\/\">\r\n                            Bapco Energies + Total Energies form a petroleum product trading JV                        <\/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\/07\/03\/bapco-energies-total-energies-form-a-petroleum-product-trading-jv\/\" 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 partnership will commence this month allowing Bapco to expand its markets globally, gaining access to TotalEnergies\u2019 network.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Background:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> The pair first agreed to explore collaboration back in March when Bapco chairman Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyann\u00e9, according to a separate <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bapcoenergies.com\/media-centre\/press-releases\/totalenergies-and-bapco-energies-join-forces-in-petroleum-products-trading\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. TotalEnergies agreed at the time to work with Bapco on advancing petroleum product trading and operations at its under-development Sitra refinery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Bapco<\/strong><strong> Energies: <\/strong>State-owned Bapco Energies <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bapcoenergies.com\/about-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">operates a portfolio<\/a> including wholly-owned subsidiaries including Bapco Refining, Bapco Gas, Bahrain LNG, and BAC Jet Fuel among others. <\/p>\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\/bahrain\/\">Bahrain<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/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=\"79476 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"79476\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/79476\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-79476\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-79476 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yanmuparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/12\/425.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"79477\" 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=\"79477\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/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\/07\/03\/qatar-airways-secures-best-performance-to-date-in-fy-2023-2024\/\">\r\n                            Qatar Airways secures best performance to date in FY 2023-2024                        <\/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\/07\/03\/qatar-airways-secures-best-performance-to-date-in-fy-2023-2024\/\" 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 airline's topline was up 6% y-o-y to QAR 81 bn (USD 22.26 bn), with the airline citing rising demand and capacity increases as key factors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Behind the numbers:<\/strong> The airline expanded its capacity by 21%, buoyed by a record high load factor of 83%, says the statement. \u201cOur continued focus on profitability, efficiency and customer experience have been underpinned by a strategic programme of network growth and fleet expansion, resulting in the highest revenues and profit margins in the history of the airline,\u201d Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said in the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">A closer look:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> Qatar Airways Cargo boosted its share of the global market by 0.04% y-o-y to 7.1% in FY 2023-2024, which the firm attributes the growth to a focus on expanding digitalization and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead:<\/strong> Qatar Airways is witnessing pressure on its airfares as southeast Asian and Australian rivals provide more capacity and the post-pandemic air travel rush begins to ease, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-07-02\/qatar-airways-says-excess-capacity-putting-pressure-on-fares?srnd=indus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> writes. \u201cThe seat factor has stayed high, so we\u2019re able to generate traffic in line with our seat growth, but we have pressure on yields because we have more capacity in the market, and maybe a bit less of a catch-up effect in general,\u201d CCO Thierry Antinori is quoted as saying by the outlet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Capacity is being balanced by delays:<\/strong> Delivery delays from aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing have kept airline capacity stable so far. Emirates airlines postponed the deployment of new Airbus A350 planes by almost two months due to delivery delays <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/74ed48f2-1c4b-4613-89d4-2e05ef5c048f\/today:-qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in-virgin-australia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Airbus said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4c606955-f338-4dcc-a731-43443a2658bb\/today:-dp-world-outlines-new-investments-and-expansions-%2B-singauto-sets-up-shop-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> that it expects to deliver 770 commercial aircraft in 2024, down from a previous forecast of 800 deliveries. Ongoing delivery delays have been spurred by persistent supply disruptions for engines and cabin equipment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>An acquisition in the cards?<\/strong> Qatar Airways is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/651a1d38-778c-4f05-9068-60e727d62b34\/qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in%253cmark%253e-virgin%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-australia%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in discussions<\/a> for the potential acquisition of a 20% stake in Virgin Australia Airlines.<\/p>\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\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/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=\"79479\" 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=\"79479\">\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\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/maritime-cargo-and-storage-updates-from-ksa-uae-and-algeria\/\">\r\n                            Maritime, cargo, and storage updates from KSA, UAE, and Algeria                        <\/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\/07\/03\/maritime-cargo-and-storage-updates-from-ksa-uae-and-algeria\/\" 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 agreement will allow Folk Maritime to connect Saudi Arabia to ports across MENA on the back of plans to expand its fleet with new purpose-built vessels for regional trade. PIF-backed Folk Maritime currently operates two feeder services along the Red Sea route. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">CARGO-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Etihad Cargo + Teleport partner to boost freighter flights<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Etihad Cargo has partnered with Malaysian logistics provider Teleport to increase its capacity and freighter frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/etihad-cargo_etihadcargo-aircargo-airfreight-activity-7213828814026543104-j0hM?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Teleport will operate a freighter from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which will then connect to Middle Eastern markets through Etihad Cargo. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Algeria has kicked off a national program to construct 30 grain storage silos<\/strong>, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sabqpress.dz\/%D8%A5%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2-30-%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%88\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sabq<\/a>. The program was inaugurated with the completion of the first silo in Mascara with a capacity of 1 mn quintals. The program aims to increase total grain storage capacity to 9 mn tons through the construction of 30 silos and 350 neighborhood grain storage centers. The Mascara project will house nine neighborhood storage centers with a 50k quintal capacity each. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LOGISTICS HANDLING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More VTOL support for KSA + UAE: <\/strong>UK-based manufacturing firm Overwatch has inked a strategic partnership with US VTOL firm PteroDynamics to facilitate the adoption of its Transwing technology in the UAE and KSA, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.einpresswire.com\/article\/724009485\/overwatch-group-and-pterodynamics-ink-strategic-relationship\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The Transwing aircraft system can offer alternative support for logistics resupply in remote locations without runways or landing capabilities.<\/p>\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>A boost for KSA\u2019s non-oil exports: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s King Abdullah Port, Johnson Controls Arabia, and Bahri Logistics have inked a strategic alliance agreement to boost non-oil exports and the Made in Saudi Arabia initiative, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/2024\/07\/01\/article_2738926.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al-Eqtisadiah<\/a>. The cooperation focuses on enhancing Saudi Arabia\u2019s logistics capabilities and exploring export opportunities for Saudi-made heating, ventilation, and air conditioning from Johnson Controls Arabia. The agreement also aims to enhance access to global markets, including the US.<\/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>Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Athens flight: <\/strong>Air Arabia has launched a direct flight route between Sharjah in the UAE and Athens, Greece. The flight will operate four times a week, with plans to increase the frequency in the future. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Sharjahnews\/status\/1806671102741012992\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/bahrain\/\">Bahrain<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehouses\/\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/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=\"79481 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"79481\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/79481\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-79481\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-79481 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2700.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"79482\" 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=\"79482\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Logistics in the News<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/chinese-exporters-speak-out-amid-rising-concerns-of-a-global-freight-overload\/\">\r\n                            Chinese exporters speak out amid rising concerns of a global freight overload                        <\/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\/07\/03\/chinese-exporters-speak-out-amid-rising-concerns-of-a-global-freight-overload\/\" 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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Some 19% of US and 26% European buyers placed advanced orders from Chinese suppliers in May to be front-loaded for Christmas, the FT reports, citing Drewry data. The average cost of transporting a 40ft container on short notice between Asia and northern Europe spiked to USD 6.85k last month, rising over 110% in the two months leading up to June, the news outlet noted, citing data from market analyst Xeneta. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">G<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">lobal air freight space<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> isn\u2019t much better: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Chinese-based e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu are driving up freight rates by buying up a significant portion of aircraft space, the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/shein-temu-are-swamping-airfreight-capacity-sending-rates-soaring-ba123ea6\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports. This is adding to market concerns of a capacity overload during the peak festive season this year. Air freight prices out of Asia rose by some 40% y-o-y in June, a season that is usually slow ahead of the end-of-year holiday rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER CHINA NEWS- <\/strong><strong>A boom in Chinese plastic is on the verge of adding to global trade woes<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-07-01\/china-s-plastics-boom-is-set-to-create-another-trade-headache?srnd=economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. China\u2019s plastic surplus is threatening to overflow into the global market in light of weak domestic demand leading the nation to become a significant exporter. \u201cChina\u2019s structural imbalances are clearly spilling over into global markets,\u201d Rhodium Group associate director Charlie Vest told Bloomberg. China has been a net exporter of polypropylene since March, exporting to South and Southeast Asia countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Bangladesh.<\/p>\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\/china\/\">China<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/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=\"79484\" 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=\"79484\">\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\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/03\/south-korea-plugs-usd-1-44-bn-into-boosting-its-shipbuilding-industry\/\">\r\n                            South Korea plugs USD 1.44 bn into boosting its shipbuilding industry                        <\/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\/07\/03\/south-korea-plugs-usd-1-44-bn-into-boosting-its-shipbuilding-industry\/\" 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 initiative is part of a plan to develop cutting-edge technologies for vessels including full autopilot and carbon-free engines. The government is also designating 10 flagship projects to develop state-of-the-art technologies, including liquefied carbon dioxide carriers and carbon capture and storage systems for vessels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Adnoc Logistics and Services (L&S) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b9783a30-6d7c-434d-b656-f304f371b9fb\/andoc-l&s-inks-usd-2.5-bn-lng-carrier-contract-with-samsung-heavy-industries-%2B-hanwha-oceanx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked contacts<\/a> worth USD 2.5 bn with South Korean shipyards Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean for eight to 10 LNG carriers this week. Under a QatarEnergy-Nakilat time-charter party agreement inked back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d055ff01-c152-418a-9736-96228dacd86a\/qatarenergy-%2B-nakilat-ink-charter-agreement,-dammam-port-gets-a-new-weekly-service,-egypt-eyes-agency-to-guarantee-exports-to-fragile-states\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a>, Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to construct 17 of the vessels, while the other eight will be built by Hanwha Ocean.<\/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>Qatar Airways launches Doha-Hamburg flights: <\/strong>Qatar Airways has launched daily non-stop flights from Doha\u2019s Hamad International Airport to Hamburg Airport in Germany. This marks the airline\u2019s fifth destination in Germany alongside Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/press-releases\/en-WW\/239063-world-s-best-airline-qatar-airways-welcomes-fifth-destination-in-germany-with-launch-of-hamburg-flights\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gulf Air launches Bahrain-Munich flights: <\/strong>Bahrain\u2019s national air carrier Gulf Air has launched direct flights from Bahrain to Munich as part of the airline\u2019s plans to boost its European network. The route will be serviced four times a week by the Airbus 321neo. 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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;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;\">JULY<\/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 July (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aci-europe-events.org\/\" style=\"\">ACI Europe Annual Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/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;\">14 July (Friday): AI Integration and Autonomous Mobility, Berlin, Germany.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-11 July: <\/span><span>(Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemtechforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global EV & Mobility Tech 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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST<\/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>21-22 August (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rexconferences.com\/conference-info\" style=\"\">Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference 2024- Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Products<\/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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, KSA. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 September<\/span><span> (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-air-show.com\/\" style=\"\">Egypt International Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, El Alamein, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-11 September<\/span><span> (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\/\" style=\"\">SkyMove MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, KSA.<\/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>18-19 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam, KSA. <\/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>23-25 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">Freezones<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">Organization\u2019s Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE)<\/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>23-26 September<\/span><span> (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefreightsummit.com\/dubai2024\/\" style=\"\">Freight Summit 15th Global 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>25-26 September<\/span><span> (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerospacesummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Aerospace 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>30 September - 2 October<\/span><span> (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationnews-online.com\/conferences\/dubai\/\" style=\"\">African & Middle East & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">   <\/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, 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>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, Belgium.<\/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 October<\/span><span> (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itfglobal.org\/en\/events\/itf-congress-2024-marrakech\" style=\"\">International Transport Workers\u2019 Federation (ITF) Congress<\/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>16-17 October<\/span><span> (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaaf2024.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Airport & Aviation Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah, 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>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartportstransformation.com\/\" style=\"\">Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit<\/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>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>22-24 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/singapore-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Singapore.<\/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>26-27 October (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theires.org\/Conference\/18859\/ICTTL\/\" style=\"\">International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and Logistics<\/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 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>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit & Expo<\/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>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiairportexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Airport Exhibition<\/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>11-14 November (Monday-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, 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>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<\/span><span> (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 Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>19-21 November<\/span><span> (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simrsnf.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Maritime Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g20.org\/en\/about-the-g20\/summit-rio-2024\" style=\"\">G20 Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-21 November<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (Wednesday-Thursday): Saudi Rail Exhibition, 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 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>2-3 December<\/span><span> (Monday-Tuesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/wings-of-change-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">Wings of Change Middle East<\/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>10-11 December<\/span><span> (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morocco.railmeetings.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Rail Industry Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Casablanca, 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>10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mebaa.aero\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Business Aviation<\/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 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 style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/pressroom\/2024-releases\/2024-06-03-04\/\" style=\"\">IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, New Delhi, India.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL<\/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>16-17 April: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/dubai-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports Forum<\/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>Mid-2025: Iraq will complete <\/span><span 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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;\">2026<\/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;\">2026 UNCTAD Global Supply Chains Forum, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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