{"id":80026,"date":"2024-07-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=80026"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:02:00","slug":"qatar-airways-mulls-a-minority-stake-in-south-africas-airlink","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/qatar-airways-mulls-a-minority-stake-in-south-africas-airlink\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways mulls a minority stake in South Africa\u2019s Airlink"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"80028\" 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=\"80028\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">What we're tracking today<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/today-qatar-airways-eyes-more-acquisitions-in-africa\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Qatar Airways eyes more acquisitions in Africa                        <\/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\/30\/today-qatar-airways-eyes-more-acquisitions-in-africa\/\" 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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Shall we dive right in?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Our Egypt edition has a deep dive into Egypt\u2019s commission-based system for agricultural exports and what needs to be done to remedy the obstacles the sector is facing. <strong>You can read the story <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/bfe354bb-d153-45eb-9958-1cdfc82689c5\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">by clicking or tapping here<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- <\/strong><strong>Royal Jordanian suspended flights to Beirut yesterday and will evaluate flights <\/strong><strong>scheduled for today<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/royal-jordanian-airlines-suspends-flights-beirut-monday-tuesday-tv-report-says-2024-07-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing statements carried by Jordanian Television. Lebanon\u2019s Middle East Airlines (MEA) has delayed six flights set to arrive in Beirut earlier this week due to \u201cins. risks\u201d amid escalating regional tensions, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/lebanons-mea-delays-some-beirut-flight-arrivals-monday-morning-2024-07-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> report, citing a statement by chairman Mohamed El Hout.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEA is not alone: <\/strong>Flights to and from Beirut airport were canceled or delayed yesterday as airlines continue to monitor the situation. Germany\u2019s Lufthansa Group has suspended flights to Beirut until 5 August, Air France has suspended today\u2019s flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut, and Turkey\u2019s SunExpress, AJet, Greece\u2019s Aegean Airlines, and Ethiopian Airline also canceled flights scheduled to land in Beirut today, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/beirut-airport-cancels-flights-amid-fears-israeli-attack-2024-07-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The delays came shortly after <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-vows-hit-hezbollah-hard-after-rocket-kills-12-football-field-2024-07-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-vows-hit-hezbollah-hard-after-rocket-kills-12-football-field-2024-07-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">vowed<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-vows-hit-hezbollah-hard-after-rocket-kills-12-football-field-2024-07-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">retaliation<\/a> over a rocket attack on the Golan Heights on Saturday, for which Israel and the US have blamed the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. El Hout stressed that \u201cwe're not afraid that the airport will be hit, nor do we have any information in that regard. If we were scared, we wouldn't have left any flights (operating).\u201d<\/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- The GCC and Turkey are laying the groundwork for a trade agreement<\/strong>, with the first round of talks kicking off yesterday in Ankara, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2145374\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reports. Negotiators will keep at it today and tomorrow before taking a breather. Representatives from the Saudi ministries of investment, economy, industry, energy, and environment are in Turkey for the talks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the timeline? <\/strong>We\u2019ve seen no official guidance on how long talks could last beyond this week, but trade agreements are never pulled together quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- <\/strong>The two sides <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/54d14a44-0745-490a-b18d-5f420fd3d97c\/turkey-%2B-gcc-eye%253cmark%253e-trade%253c%2Fmark%253e-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said in March<\/a> that they were looking to liberalize trade \u201cin goods and services, facilitate investment and trade, and increase [Turkey\u2019s] trade with the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The hometown angle:<\/strong> The kingdom accounted for 25% of Turkey\u2019s imports from the GCC in April 2024 with Saudi exports valued at USD 201.6 mn. That\u2019s down 33% from USD 301 mn in April of last year. Saudi\u2019s imports from Turkey were up 44% y-o-y to USD 297.6 mn in April. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IS the UK next? <\/strong>UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/46be0d75-f281-4fa6-8fb1-4ea1c84c385e\/Are%20GCC%20trade%20talks%20with%20the%20UK%20on%20track%20after%20change%20in%20gov%E2%80%99t\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reiterated plans<\/a> to resume trade talks with the GCC, continuing the Tory\u2019s push for trade agreements abroad, in statements to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/09f33781-2292-49db-9913-2bb8f0e37563\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>. \u201cBoosting trade abroad is essential to deliver a strong economy at home,\u201d FT cites UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds as saying, adding that a trade agreement with the GCC would provide \u201csubstantial\u201d economic benefits for the government, with some GBP 19 bn already invested between the UK and GCC countries by 2021. Six rounds of talks between the UK and GCC have taken place so far, the last in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/questions-statements.parliament.uk\/written-statements\/detail\/2024-02-19\/hcws261\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">February 2024<\/a>. <\/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- Flynas\u2019 order with Airbus now has a figure attached to it \u2014 USD 30 bn: <\/strong>This value makes it this year's largest order in commercial aviation, Managing Director and CEO of Saudi Flynas Bandar Al-Muhanna told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/travel-and-tourism\/49829\/%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D8%AD%D8%AC%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B5-30-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>.The delivery schedule will run from 2027 to 2034.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/899c67b9-7607-4115-9a0a-9f75e8657625\/flynas-places-landmark-order-with%253cmark%253e-airbus%253c%2Fmark%253e-for-160-aircraft\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Flynas placed the big order<\/a> with Airbus for 30 wide-body A330neo and 130 narrow-body A320 aircraft last week, doubling its total Airbus orders to 280. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough Airshow includes 75 A320neo and 15 A330-900 aircraft with options for 55 more A320neo aircraft and 15 additional A330s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- London Metal Exchange adds Jeddah to its delivery points network for copper, zinc: <\/strong>The London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved Jeddah as a warehouse delivery point for copper and zinc, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/7\/2354.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">regulatory filing (pdf)<\/a>. The listing of the Red Sea port city will go into effect three months after the first warehouse company is approved there, the disclosure read.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>LME, the largest metal exchange in the world, had been planning to list Saudi Arabia as a delivery point since March, but said it needs to amend the framework of its warehouse locations, which it did on Monday, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/lme-approves-saudi-port-warehouse-delivery-point-2024-07-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. Saudi Arabia became the second MENA country to join LME\u2019s delivery points network after the UAE, according to the exchange\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/7\/2379.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">list of active warehouses (pdf)<\/a>. LSE usually targets locations with high demand for metals, or are key transit points to list its warehouses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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>Oil prices fell in early morning trading amid continued concern over weakened Chinese <\/strong><strong>demand<\/strong><strong> and minimal concern over Middle East tensions escalating<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-prices-slip-china-demand-concerns-waning-middle-east-worries-2024-07-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures slid USD 0.32 to USD 79.46 a barrel by 03.20 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) were down by USD 0.36 to USD 75.45 a barrel.<\/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>Jordan\u2019s agricultural exports rose 25.3% y-o-y to JOD 500 mn by the end of May <\/strong><strong>2024<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/minsitry.of.agriculture\/posts\/pfbid02TvmwsNDr5RacFVBnYRFdg9ceBZdTMiPCMJ32dgnbPPyRzYw8ubHhq5SMKjrxfLKul?locale=ar_AR\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The export volume of fruits and vegetables saw a 32% y-o-y jump to 178k tons during that period. The export value of fruits and vegetables climbed to JOD 125.5 mn, marking a 22.3% increase from the start of this year through the end of May 2024, compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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>#1- Dubai launched two new marine transport lines connecting Dubai Creek Harbour with<\/strong><strong> key areas in the emirate,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4em83c-rta-develops-two-marine-transport-lines-for-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. For a flat fare of AED 2 per stop, one line will operate during weekends from Creek Harbour to Dubai Festival City from 4-11:55pm, while the second line will run on weekdays from Creek Harbour to Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station and Al Khor Metro Station from 7:30-10:50am and 4-9:50 pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Hapag-Lloyd rolls out new shipping rates: <\/strong>German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase in ocean tariff rates from India and Pakistan to the Mediterranean and North Africa from 15 till 31 August, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2024\/07\/shipping-from-india-and-pakistan-to-mediterranean-and-north-afri.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE ENTERPRISE FINANCE FORUM- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Are you planning to be in Egypt on 24 September? <\/strong>You may be interested in attending our 2024 Enterprise Finance Forum. Seating is strictly limited at our flagship, invitation-only forum for C-suite executives and other senior leaders. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why attend? We\u2019re in the early days of a generational realignment of power in our <\/strong><strong>industry<\/strong> \u2014 in our region and beyond \u2014 and on the cusp of <strong>the biggest intergenerational transfer of wealth the world has ever seen<\/strong>. With that as the backdrop, we\u2019re going to take stock of where we stand six months after the float of the EGP and ask what\u2019s next for finance in Egypt and the wider region. Among the questions we\u2019ll be asking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What roles will Egypt, Saudi and the UAE play in the regional industry going forward? <\/li>\n<li>What are foreign investors looking for right now? <\/li>\n<li>Is real estate the only asset class in Egypt?<\/li>\n<li>What does the next generation of leaders think as they take over established family businesses? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Do you want to request an invitation? <\/strong>Tap or click the image below. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/finance2024.enterprise.news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/ads\/imgs\/272.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;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:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Warehousing and Logistics Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Monday, 2 <\/strong><strong>September to Wednesday, 4 September <\/strong>in Riyadh. The event will bring together leaders in the supply chain, warehousing, and logistics industry from across the Kingdom to discuss investments, trade, geopolitical risks, and localized manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-air-show.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt International Airshow<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 3 September to Thursday, <\/strong><strong>5 September <\/strong>in El Alamein. The event will host a range of discussions touching on industrialization, digitalization, and globalization in the regional commercial aviation sector. 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Airlink and Qatar Airways representatives declined to comment on the matter. The move comes as the airline seeks to expand its continental presence on the continent as the \u201clast piece of the equation\u201d to having a more dominant presence in the region, CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer told Bloomberg News in May.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The transaction appears to be the final stages<\/strong>, with Al-Meer indicating in May that it was \u201cin the final stage\u201d of investing in a southern African based airline. Qatar Airways flies to some 30 destinations across Africa and wants to expand its network through a series of partnerships and investments, Bloomberg writes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Who owns what?<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> Airlink ownership is split between co-founders Foster and Barrie Webb, investment firm Coronation Capital, and Sishen Iron Ore Community Development Trust, which holds a 32.5% stake in the company, the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/cafc0fd5-31cc-40be-8b99-6783284b9bae\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A strategic move: <\/strong>The South African carrier has an operational fleet of some 66 aircrafts and operates routes to over 15 sub-Saharan African countries, including Botswana, Tanzania, and South Africa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What could be holding things back?<\/strong> South Africa\u2019s air licensing rules specify that South Africians must retain 75% control over domestic airlines, and residents must \u201csubstantially\u201d own cross-border airlines, Bloomberg writes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qatar Airways already has other plans in place: <\/strong>The airline is currently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/34bef8fb-4767-4cb4-8a22-153073c22d0b\/qatar-airways-is-set-to-acquire-stakes-in-rwandair\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">finalizing the acquisition<\/a> of a 49% stake in RwandaAir. The carrier acquired a 60% stake in a USD 1.3 bn international airport development in Rwanda back in 2019, which is slated for completion in 2027. 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Jagdamda chose HFZA as a strategic regional location to support the company\u2019s import and export operations, Director of Jagdamba Trailers India Gyan Singh Kshatriya 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;\">About Jagdamba: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Jagdamba Global Equipment Solutions is a promoter of <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jagdambatrailers.com\/blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jagdamba Trailers<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, a leading manufacturer and supplier of trailers, semi-trailers, steel-structures, and oil pipelines. The firm has produced over 2,5k trailers with a total output of over 6k units. The company\u2019s client base includes construction companies, transportation firms, railways, and oil and gas firms, the statement notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Recent HFZA projects: <\/strong>Singaporean oil and gas manufacturer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0a5d4303-13cc-458d-926b-096db28a6729\/qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-qfz-signs-two-agreements-and-sharjah%25e2%2580%2599s-hamriya-freezone-gets-a-new-aed-120-mn-plant-manufacturing-plant\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petrozo Energy<\/a> revealed plans back in February to establish a 430 sq-ft plant in HFZA with an AED 120 mn investment. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f96f3d30-e633-4880-9bdd-22fd27dab6a6\/amazon-uae-to-launch-new-logistics-center-in-hamriyah-freezone\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon UAE<\/a> inked a lease agreement last October with HFZA to set up a new logistics center in the freezone in Sharjah to boost delivery services for customers in the northern emirates.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"80035 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"80035\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/80035\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-80035\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-80035 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yanmuparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/12\/425.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"80036\" 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=\"80036\">\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\">Ports<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/hassan-allam-construction-saudi-will-develop-neoms-container-terminal\/\">\r\n                            Hassan Allam Construction Saudi will develop Neom\u2019s container terminal                        <\/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\/30\/hassan-allam-construction-saudi-will-develop-neoms-container-terminal\/\" 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 will work with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/el-seif-engineering-contracting\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B1M17c3HUQjuxC5tzW16uJQ%3D%3D\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">El Seif Engineering Contracting<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/china-harbour-engineering-co.-ltd\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B1M17c3HUQjuxC5tzW16uJQ%3D%3D\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">China Harbour Engineering<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/hassan-allam-holding_hassanallamabraroundtheglobe-construction-activity-7223258549622067200-YToh\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on LinkedIn. The value of the contract was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">What we know: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The contract includes the construction of all buildings at the terminal \u2014 which is scheduled to open in 2025 \u2014 and the marine services area as well as the infrastructure and entrance zone at the terminal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Hassan Allam Construction Saudi is also working on Neom\u2019s coral reef restoration project \u2014 considered the largest in the world \u2014 under <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/eb2a3fec-cb4b-4e57-8426-19123ba3b4a1\/%253cmark%253ehassan%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-allam%253c%2Fmark%253e-construction-saudi-to-build-primary-coral-reef-nursery-in-neom.-plus:-m&amp;a,-investment-and-hospitality\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">an agreement<\/a> with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.<\/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\/neom\/\">Neom<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"80038\" 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=\"80038\">\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\">A MESSAGE FROM TRANSMAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/the-exporters-guide-to-freetrade-agreements\/\">\r\n                            The exporter\u2019s guide to freetrade agreements                        <\/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\/30\/the-exporters-guide-to-freetrade-agreements\/\" 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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Learn more about how these agreements can enhance your export readiness with our comprehensive guide on Egypt\u2019s primary FTAs along with the main export commodities covered under each agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Access <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/7\/2210.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><strong> here.<\/strong><\/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\/a-message-from-transmar\/\">A MESSAGE FROM TRANSMAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/transmar\/\">Transmar<\/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=\"80040 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=\"80040\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/80040\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-80040\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-80040 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=\"80041\" 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=\"80041\">\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\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/uae-and-chile-sign-cepa-to-bolster-trade-relations\/\">\r\n                            UAE and Chile sign CEPA to bolster trade relations                        <\/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\/30\/uae-and-chile-sign-cepa-to-bolster-trade-relations\/\" 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 marks the UAE\u2019s second economic partnership with a South American country following the agreement signed with Colombia in April. <\/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 agreement will eliminate tariffs for 99.5% of UAE imports from Chile,<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> paving the way to achieve the countries\u2019 target of doubling non-oil trade to USD 750 mn by 2030, up from USD 306 mn last year, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4em867-uae-chile-comprehensive-economic-partnership\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> wrote. UAE exports to Chile are projected to rise by USD 247 mn by the end of the decade, according to UAE estimates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Chile\u2019s Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren concluded negotiations on the trade and economic agreement between the two countries last <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/eff33d13-f5f0-4099-a017-1757ca05ce52\/uae-wraps-trade-agreement-talks-with-chile#:~:text=UAE%20%2B%20Chile%20wrap,Colombia%20last%20week.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">April<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not a first for the UAE: <\/strong>This agreement is the UAE\u2019s second recent CEPA with a South American country. The Gulf country signed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/903cc46d-621f-46c4-9b7f-17c0b4f78001\/al-zeyoudi-signs-cepa-with%253cmark%253e-colombia%253c%2Fmark%253e,-wraps-cepa-negotiations-with-the-philippines\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CEPA with Colombia in April 2023<\/a> to eliminate or reduce tariffs in multiple supply chains as well as remove trade barriers and enhance market access in sectors including energy, telecommunications, tourism, and food production.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The UAE is in talks with Japan and Malaysia to finalize the terms of bilateral trade agreements, with up to seven pacts set to be inked before year-end, in addition to seven more agreements pending final ratification, Al Zeyoudi <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b7c7d8ac-ba4a-4f80-a690-74d76359c3af\/uae-inks-economic,-trade-agreement-with%253cmark%253e-mauritius%253c%2Fmark%253e#:~:text=More%20incoming%3A,the%20Korean%20side.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> earlier this month. This month alone, the UAE formalized its trade pact with Mauritius, and concluded negotiations with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/bfacb639-0fd4-4447-9794-4268e0e34fb7\/uae-signs-joint-communique-at-its-first-brics-trade-meeting#:~:text=UAE%20%2B%20Morocco%20wrap,logistics%2C%20and%20ICT.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco<\/a> on the terms of the agreement.<\/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\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/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                            <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=\"80043\" 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=\"80043\">\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\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/30\/trade-aviation-and-logistics-updates-from-egypt-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae\/\">\r\n                            Trade, aviation and logistics updates from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE                        <\/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\/30\/trade-aviation-and-logistics-updates-from-egypt-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae\/\" 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 data centers have a 65 kilowatt electrical capacity per center as well as integrated state-of-the-art electrical and mechanical systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">LOGISTICS HANDLING-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SPC Freezone + FedEx partner to boost Sharjah e-commerce:<\/strong> Sharjah Publishing City Freezone (SPC) has partnered up with FedEx to improve international market access for e-commerce businesses in Sharjah, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.fedex.com\/newsroom\/amea\/spc-free-zone-and-fedex-collaborate-to-boost-global-connectivity-for-businesses-in-sharjah\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The partnership will allow Sharjah\u2019s local businesses to expand their operations and boost trade volumes. FedEx will leverage its logistics network to connect local e-commerce firms to 220 countries and territories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ZONES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alex Apparels to set up USD 100 mn factory<\/strong><strong> in Egypt:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s garment manufacturer Alex Apparels will build a USD 100 mn weaving and dyeing factory in the Alexandria freezone, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02Yszomutv1YdrQEmQcMS3r8NzcenFv5vY38yXzZQLBQu8t7mWj3oXfMrUdSHM6QJol\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The factory will have a production capacity of 70 tons per day, with the first batch of ready-made garments expected to hit the market by 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Another two factories in the works:<\/strong> The apparel manufacturer also plans to set up two ready-made garment factories in the freezone, set to kick off operations next year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER EGYPT ZONES UPDATES- <\/strong><strong>Leoni Egypt to open a factory in Robbiki<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Wire systems manufacturer Leoni Egypt is slated to open a cable harness manufacturing factory in Robbiki Industrial City, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mti.egypt\/posts\/pfbid0338NcHe7YzbLy1DY7G1ZGzYMWzbAnRrHCFuPcbUPwc1UpH1LATEVh6XFy1gPgsewl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The factory will be developed over 11k sqm and will produce for global export as well as the local market.<\/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 regional pharma raw material hub: <\/strong>The Egyptian government plans to launch an EGP 80 mn project to create a regional hub for pharma raw materials to meet local market needs and regional exports, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almalnews.com\/premium\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%83%d9%88%d9%85%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%b6-%d8%a5%d9%86%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d9%85%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%b2-%d8%a5%d9%82%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%8a-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%ae%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%a7\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Mal<\/a> reports, citing sources it says have knowledge of the matter. The Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances (ACDIMA) and Eipico will break ground on the project, with plans to add more private investors at a later stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt increases targets for sizing up our airports\u2019 passenger capacity: <\/strong>The Egyptian Aviation Ministry aims to increase the total capacity of Egypt\u2019s airports to 72.2 mn passengers annually by the end of 2025, up from 66.3 mn recorded in 2023, according to a cabinet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0MXnmx8HbqRzqfJj7enkmrm6Vpc6RUKGEamRGag59Be32oS5TKjbLz4F7hz77XbYTl?rdid=IQJszVCvnf2a7oCS\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The government is also aiming to boost the airports\u2019 total capacity to around 109.2 mn passengers by 2030 \u2014 up from its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/4e94bb97-4820-4349-bc3a-d65afa8cdcb1\/egypt-looks-towards-airport-expansion,-smart-policy,-and-the-private-sector-to-support-its-ambitious-aviation-goals\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previous target of 97.4 mn<\/a> passengers a year.<\/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\/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\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- 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tag-lng tag-saudi-arabia 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\/8\/.208a1893-0f2d-4d93-b621-5e1681f32254.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A <\/strong><strong>green<\/strong><strong> fuel supply chain, courtesy of Cosco Shipping and Fortescue: <\/strong>China's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lines.coscoshipping.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosco Shipping Corporation<\/a> and Australian green energy firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fortescue.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fortescue<\/a> have signed an MoU to jointly build a green fuel supply chain to help reduce pollution in the shipping industry, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/climate-energy\/chinas-cosco-shipping-fortescue-build-green-fuel-supply-chain-2024-07-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a statement by the Chinese firm. The agreement explores the construction and deployment of green ammonia-fuelled vessels, either owned by Cosco or jointly owned by both firms, to transport iron ore and other minerals with a focus on the China-Australia iron ore green shipping corridor. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Fortescue has bigger plans: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Fortescue has been exploring similar partnerships with executives in China, and the company conducted the first ever trial using <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/fortescue-conducts-worlds-first-ammonia-bunker-trial-singapore-2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ammonia as shipping fuel<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> in Singapore earlier this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Vietnam\u2019s export shipments increased 19.1% m-o-m in July<\/strong>, and imports increased 24.7%, both rising at their fastest monthly pace since January, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-07-29\/vietnam-exports-post-biggest-monthly-gain-since-january?srnd=phx-economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing Vietnam\u2019s General Statistics Office. The growth in exports was supported by a recovery in global demand for goods. However, the positive outlook for global trade still remains overshadowed by lurking geopolitical risks, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Europe as well as the forecasted delay in the easing of US interest rates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Vietnam + GCC look to expand trade ties:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia and Vietnam announced back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f6e2b6bd-d5df-474d-a21a-076f5609561a\/iran-inks-trade-agreement-with-syria,-explores-boosting-trade-ties-with-more-countries.-plus:-more-from-ksa,-the-uae,-jordan,-qatar,-egypt-and-kuwait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in December<\/a> that they are looking to increase the volume of trade, expand their trade products, and support trade initiatives. The UAE and Vietnam <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c3476deb-4fff-4e8f-b341-61731ce2a721\/ksa,-turkey-ink-eight-trade-agreements-%2B-uae,%253cmark%253e-vietnam%253c%2Fmark%253e-talk-trade-ties\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">also discussed<\/a> boosting private-sector partnership to increase trade and investment flows in Dubai, and are finalizing the terms of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asia\u2019s LNG imports are on the rise<\/strong>, with the region slated to receive 24.85 mn metric tons in July, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/asias-lng-imports-shift-higher-europes-fades-russell-2024-07-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing data from Kpler. Europe\u2019s imports, on the other hand, dropped to 6.65 mn tons in July, their lowest level since September 2021. Asia\u2019s higher prices have caused a shift in global LNG flows, as cargos for delivery to North Asia are being evaluated at USD 12 per mn mmBtu in the week running to 26 July. The standard Dutch contract closed at EUR 32.6 per megawatt hour on 26 July, which translates to USD 10.30 per mmBtu, representing a 14.2% discount compared to the Asian spot price.<\/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>FedEx connects Asia\u2019s SMEs to European and US markets<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>FedEx is expanding its International Connect Plus services from Asia Pacific markets to destinations in Europe and the US, where it will offer international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping. 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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 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, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 September (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 (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, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 September (Wednesday): Deadline for companies to submit bids for expansion and operation of Baghdad\u2019s International Airport.<\/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, 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>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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">20-21 November (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 (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 (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;\">FEBRUARY <\/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>4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrade-maritime.com\/event-news\/qatar-boosts-maritime-growth-new-shipping-event-2025\" style=\"\">Seatrade Maritime Qatar<\/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;\">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 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 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