{"id":80806,"date":"2024-09-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=80806"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:14:09","slug":"the-uaes-non-oil-private-sector-continued-to-expand-in-august","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/the-uaes-non-oil-private-sector-continued-to-expand-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"The UAE\u2019s non-oil private sector continued to expand in August"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"80808\" 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=\"80808\">\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\/09\/04\/today-uaes-pmi-report-is-in-noatum-logistics-launches-a-new-rail-service\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: UAE\u2019s PMI report is in + Noatum Logistics launches a new rail service                        <\/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\/09\/04\/today-uaes-pmi-report-is-in-noatum-logistics-launches-a-new-rail-service\/\" 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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First, a heads up on what could be a very collaborative day in Turkey\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>El Sisi touches down in Turkey:<\/strong> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi lands in Turkey for the first time today since assuming office as the two countries <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/b79bcd3f-c14a-41e5-9ab7-50aa37b78975\/sweetening-the-pot-for-oil-and-gas-companies\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">seek to mend fences<\/a> and build diplomatic and economic ties, Turkey\u2019s Directorate of Communications <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iletisim.gov.tr\/english\/haberler\/detay\/president-el-sisi-of-egypt-to-pay-an-official-visit-to-turkiye\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">confirmed<\/a>. El Sisi is set to meet with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and together chair the first meeting of the long-stalled high-level Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries in the works since 2010.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the agenda: <\/strong>Although details from the Turkish side are skimpy and Egypt has yet to release a statement on the trip, but the visit will include \u201cdiscussions on all bilateral and international issues, as well as the signing of numerous agreements and MoUs in various areas,\u201d talk show host Ahmed Moussa told his viewers on Ala Mas'ouleety earlier this week (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o1tpJAn3VcY\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 2:21<\/a>). Al Arabiya\u2019s Turkey correspondent also told talk show host Amr Adib that economic relations and cooperation in areas such as tourism, transportation, and the defense industry, alongside expanding the countries\u2019 joint freetrade agreement would be on the agenda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two countries are \u201copening a new chapter<\/strong>,\u201d El Sisi said in a presser when Erdogan made his <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/7ae5b0fc-803e-47d7-a69e-acd5831c4f19\/erdogan-talks-trade,-politics-with-el-sisi-in-his-first-visit-to-cairo-in-over-a-decade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first visit in over a decade<\/a> in February (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a6UQuGkbVcI\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 15:15<\/a>). The two sides have been working to mend a decade of tense relations triggered by a host of issues, including Erogan\u2019s support for the Muslim Brotherhood, competing interests in Libya, and tensions over gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean. Under this new relationship, the two countries are planning to boost annual bilateral trade from USD 6.6 bn in 2023 to USD 15 bn in the next few years.<\/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\">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=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>#1- Adnoc is gearing-up to tap the debt market with a USD-denominated bond issuance<\/strong>, featuring five-, 10-, and 30-year tranches, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xm.com\/ar\/research\/markets\/allNews\/reuters\/abu-dhabis-adnoc-picks-banks-for-threepart-bond-sale-53916557\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported this week, citing the IFR. JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley were tapped as global coordinators to arrange investor meetings starting yesterday. The two-day roadshow for the offering wraps up today, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-09-02\/adnoc-prepares-bond-market-debut-after-over-two-year-wait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> adds. Adnoc set up an SPV for the debt sales two years ago.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In an expansionist mood: <\/strong>Adnoc is ramping up production here at home and pursuing high-profile acquisitions abroad, including a potential EUR 11.7 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/97fe5cc8-e5fd-4e69-8af7-1c610db59034\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bid for German chemicals maker Covestro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Adnoc and Saudi Aramco reportedly began studying bids <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/794f089c-8ac9-403b-839d-fc6c2300979f\/today:-pmis-are-in-for-ksa,-uae-and-egypt-%2B-dnata-expands-european-footprint\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a> for Australian oil and gas firm Santos. The company has a market value of some USD 16.7 bn, and has liquefied natural gas projects in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. The energy giant has also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/338dd02a-506c-4dc0-b525-18a065a6f7fa\/adnoc-acquires-10%2525-of-mozambique-lng-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired<\/a> a 10% stake in a concession in Mozambique's Rovuma basin, as well as an 11.7% stake in the first phase of sustainable liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade's USD 18 bn Rio Grande LNG export facility in Texas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS-<\/strong> The offering will see BofA Securities, Citi, and First Abu Dhabi Bank act as active bookrunners, while our friends at HSBC will be passive bookrunners alongside Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Mizuho, and SMBC Nikko.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#2- The order book for <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmdc-energy.com\/en\/ipo\/our-business\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NMDC Energy<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s ADX IPO was 14x oversubscribed <\/strong>as day four of the subscription period came to a close yesterday, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/nmdc-groups-ipo-of-nmdc-energy-14x-oversubscribed-within-day-4-hrz0zph6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Today is the last day for investors to get their orders in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND-<\/strong> NMDC is listing a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ca6baeb7-98f6-4b31-a5fd-64b4830af625\/nmdc-to-list-23%2525-of-epc-unit-on-the-adx-in-aed-3.22-bn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">23% stake<\/a> in its engineering, procurement, and construction unit NMDC Energy on the ADX. The transaction is due to wrap up on 11 September. Offer shares are priced at AED 2.80 each, valuing the transaction at AED 3.22 bn. NMDC\u2019s board <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/61b586f1-0cbf-43d3-9955-1cd6fe63a9d2\/uae-to-attend-development-road-summit-later-this-week-%2B%253cmark%253e-nmdc%253c%2Fmark%253e-greenlights-epc-unit-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">approved<\/a> the IPO last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Egypt is looking to boost its grain silo storage capacity by 76% by 2030<\/strong>, an increase to 6 mn tons, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AsharqbEGY\/status\/1830546250459934896\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reported, citing comments by Egypt\u2019s Deputy Minister of Supply Walid Abu Al-Magd. The plan is to localize Egypt\u2019s silos and increase storage duration capacity from six to nine months over two phases. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown: <\/strong>The first phase will see the development of silos with a capacity of 1.4 mn tons by 2027 with a total investment of EGP 19 bn, while the second phase will target an additional 1.2 mn tons by 2030 with an EGP 15 bn investment. A company has also been established to localize the silo industry in the East Port Said economic zone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We knew this was coming: <\/strong>The ministries of supply and investment have been looking into pouring investments into the country's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/edd45ebd-6fd3-47c0-a5a5-42a4f46c44fa\/what-can-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-construction-industry-do-to-ensure-a-sector-wide-rebound%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">silo infrastructure and increasing the storage capacity<\/a> of silos owned by the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage. The SCZone also inked a MoU <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d199f141-0d3c-4c96-90e1-4de0b4d12c20\/turkey%25e2%2580%2599s-dnm-is-set-to-establish-two-projects-in-egypt-%2B-emrill-and-clemtech-join-forces-to-launch-emrill-rail-in-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in April<\/a> with Poland-based grain protection and storage firm subsidiary Feerum Egypt to build a EGP 1.6 bn grain storage silo manufacturing factory in the East Port Said Industrial Zone. Egypt\u2019s Supply and Internal Trade Ministry has inked a USD 56 mn agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/14adcb8c-68ce-470e-9687-e3eee2fadaeb\/egypt-signs-up-for-more-grain%253cmark%253e-silos%253c%2Fmark%253e,-schneider-electric-%2B-datavolt-ink-partnership-on-sustainability-at-data-centers,-b%25c3%25b6llhoff-enters-morocco\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in March<\/a> with the French Development Agency to develop six grain silos in six governorates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER EGYPT NEWS<\/strong><strong>- Egypt\u2019s ENR will pay back its dues: <\/strong>Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has reached an agreement with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to settle EGP 6 bn (c. USD 123 mn) in debt over five years, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/52539\/%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%83-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AF%D8%AF-6-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%87-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-5-%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reported, citing a government official. The debt has been accumulating since 2016 on the back of the impact of economic reforms, including the surge in petroleum derivative prices, which affected the country\u2019s railways particularly heavily given its reliance on diesel to operate.<\/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>#1- <\/strong><strong>Oil prices <\/strong><strong>fell in early morning trading, extending losses of over 4% from yesterday <\/strong><strong>on the back of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/libya-factions-agree-appoint-central-bank-governor-bid-ease-crisis-2024-09-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a possible resolution to the political dispute in Libya<\/a><\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-extends-losses-signs-end-libyan-dispute-demand-concerns-2024-09-04\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported. Brent crude futures for November fell 0.5% to USD 73.38 a barrel by 03.30 GMT while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for October dropped 0.6% to USD 69.93 a barrel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index <\/strong><strong>stays steady on upwards trajectory:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">rose 1.5% to 1,947 points on Tuesday<\/a>, maintaining its highest increase since mid-July. The capesize index is buoying the index with an increase of 3.1% to 3,349 points, boosted by coal and bauxite shipments to China. The panamax index shed an additional 5 points coming in at 1,300 points, while the smaller supramax index lost another 9 points to 1,280 points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s non-oil exports rose to AED 40.14 bn in 2Q 2024, up 10% y-o-y from AED <\/strong><strong>36 bn in 2Q 2023<\/strong>, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/9\/259.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest data (pdf)<\/a> from the emirate\u2019s statistics center. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>How the UAE\u2019s non-oil private sector performed in August<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Purchasing manager indices (PMI) tracking non-energy sectors in the UAE recorded growth momentum on the back of a spike in new orders \u2013 specifically recording a jump new export orders, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/9\/305.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">S&amp;P Global\u2019s PMI (pdf)<\/a>. The UAE\u2019s PMI headline figure rose to 54.2 in August, up from 53.7 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ef27aa9e-5c0c-4af6-b851-8be63a6bca42\/ksa,-uae-and-egypt-non-oil-private-sector-activity-tell-a-mixed-tale-in-july\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a>, holding above the 50.0 mark threshold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">REFRESHER-<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> The all-important 50.0 mark is the threshold separating contraction from growth. Anything above 50 denotes expansion, while anything below indicates contraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>An uplift in new orders accelerated non-oil business activity to a five month high<\/strong>, with new export orders growing at their quickest pace in nearly a year in response to international demand. In turn, purchasing activity also rose and input stockpiling marginally resumed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Overall output levels rose at a steady but soft pace<\/strong>, albeit at the slowest paces recorded in the past three years. Delivery times dropped as vendors reshuffled their schedules. Work backlogs jumped up in August, yet the rate of accumulation was the softest in nearly eight months. Performance pressures eased in August, yet supply chains are still recovering from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/05921719-b0bc-49ad-818e-a1e59ff6d449\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">floods earlier this year<\/a> and operations are still grappling with the response to Red Sea shipping disruptions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Input costs and output pricing dragged down the indices: <\/strong>Output prices grew, albeit marginally, for the fourth month running in response to market cost pressures<strong>. <\/strong>The non-oil private sector also recorded a sharp upturn in average input costs in August, with expenses rising across a variety of operational sectors, including transport, IT equipment, raw materials and maintenance equipment. Employment rates fell in August, dropping to its softest rate in seven months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sentiment remained optimistic:<\/strong> Overall confidence was boosted in August after dipping to a six-month low in July, with non-oil firms forecasting domestic output growth to be sustained over the coming year. \u201cSales pipelines remain strong and firms have ample levels of outstanding work to complete,\u201d Senior Economist David Owen said in the report.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/purchasing\/\">PURCHASING<\/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=\"80813\" 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=\"80813\">\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\">Rail<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/04\/ad-ports-noatum-logistics-launches-new-rail-service\/\">\r\n                            AD Ports\u2019 Noatum Logistics launches new rail service                        <\/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\/09\/04\/ad-ports-noatum-logistics-launches-new-rail-service\/\" 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 service will operate weekly using a single train with a handling capacity of 156 TEUs or 78 FEUs, increasing logistics capacity and offering potential for first- and last-mile truck integration. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">More to come? <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Noatum Logistics may also expand the number of weekly departures between Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals and could potentially introduce new shuttle services across the broader regional rail network depending on demand, the statement said. The service is scalable and suited to manage large bulk shipments over medium to long distances, along with containerized, oversized, and general cargo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Noatum is fairly new to the Middle East: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports fully acquired the Spanish logistics company back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8edf9e4b-0ac1-4f35-af51-9d8b15bba502\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2023<\/a> in a EUR 660 mn transaction as part of a wider expansion plan. Noatum is present in US, Chinese, and Southeast Asian markets and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/af266c75-f35a-4e09-bc17-c695a85c0e28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recently acquired Egyptian maritime services provider Safina<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ad-ports\/\">AD Ports<\/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                            <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=\"80815 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=\"80815\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/04\/80815\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-80815\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-80815 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\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=\"80816\" 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=\"80816\">\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\">IPO Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/04\/delivery-hero-moves-forward-with-talabat-ipo\/\">\r\n                            Delivery Hero moves forward with Talabat IPO                        <\/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\/09\/04\/delivery-hero-moves-forward-with-talabat-ipo\/\" 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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Delivery Hero may also appoint additional banks for the share sale. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A USD 1 bn sale? <\/strong>The business information service thinks the transaction could be worth c. USD 1 bn, but no decisions have been made on valuation. Delivery Hero <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.deliveryhero.com\/news\/delivery-hero-se-delivery-hero-is-preparing-an-ipo-of-its-talabat-business-on-the\/fd8ecd6f-1f3d-4b82-ad47-6878f6444a48\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signaled<\/a> that it\u2019s not looking to raise fresh capital and is instead offering existing shares for sale. It plans to retain a majority stake after the IPO goes through. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">By the numbers: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">RBC Capital Markets says Delivery Hero does EUR 5 bn worth of business in the MENA region, and Bloomberg Intelligence gives Talabat an enterprise value of c. USD 6 bn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Talabat is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/fea78ee1-495f-4164-8202-ac6aca92a9e7\/%253cmark%253etalabat%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-ipo-on-dfm-in-4q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to debut on DFM<\/a><\/strong><strong> in 4Q 2024.<\/strong> The transaction is waiting for approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ipo-watch\/\">IPO WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/last-mile-delivery\/\">last-mile delivery<\/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=\"80818 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=\"80818\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/04\/80818\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-80818\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-80818 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\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=\"80819\" 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=\"80819\">\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\/09\/04\/shipping-and-rail-updates-from-ksa-and-iran\/\">\r\n                            Shipping and rail updates from KSA and Iran                        <\/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\/09\/04\/shipping-and-rail-updates-from-ksa-and-iran\/\" 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 vessel has a handling capacity of 1,868 TEUs, a cargo carrying capacity of 18k tons, and is equipped with 230 reefer plugs for temperature-controlled cargo. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">EQUIPMENT-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alexandria Port Authority cracks down on equipment upgrades:<\/strong> The Alexandria Port Authority has instructed companies involved in loading and unloading cargo from ships \u2014 known in the industry as stevedoring \u2014 to develop a five-year plan for upgrading their equipment, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almalnews.com\/premium\/%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d8%b3%d9%83%d9%86%d8%af%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8-%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%ad%d9%86\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Mal<\/a> reports, citing a circular by the authority. The initiative, which will prohibit companies from using outdated equipment after the five-year deadline, aims to align shipping and unloading rates with global standards. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">RAIL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>First freight train from Ulyanovsk to <\/strong><strong>Azerbaijan <\/strong><strong>to depart soon:<\/strong> A direct freight service between Russia\u2019s Ulyanovsk, Azerbaijan\u2019s Baku, and Iran\u2019s Astara proveniences is slated to launch, effective from the end of September, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tass.ru\/ekonomika\/21748827\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TASS<\/a> reports, citing a statement from Ulyanovsk regional governor Alexey Russkikh. The train will hold at least 70 cars and will have a capacity of some 3.5k tons of goods. It is expected that some 200k tons of goods will be transported along the route annually.<\/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 India deploys A350-900 on Delhi-London route:<\/strong> India\u2019s flag carrier airline Air India has deployed a new A350-900 aircraft to its twice-daily service from Delhi to London\u2019s Heathrow. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/air-india-wifi-airbus-a350-900\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple Flying<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Etihad flies to Mumbai:<\/strong> Etihad Airways has launched three weekly flights from the UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi to India\u2019s Mumbai International Airport (BOM), which will operate until 31 December. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en-eg\/news\/etihad-gets-the-party-started-in-india-by-flying-its-a380-to-mumbai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exim + Amic + Toho Titanium ink credit facility agreement:<\/strong> KSA\u2019s Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) has inked a SAR 50 mn (c. USD 13 mn) credit facility agreement with Saudi-based Advanced Metal Industries Cluster (AMIC) and the AMIC Toho Titanium Metal (ATTM) to help boost the companies\u2019 exports. 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type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-around-the-world tag-around-the-world tag-electric-vehicles tag-lng tag-trade 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\/9\/.fe9d49c0-ffd4-425d-86d2-6f44c2d642b3.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Canada and China go tit-for-<\/strong><strong>tat: <\/strong>China has revealed plans to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports and chemical products shortly after the country said it would impose a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/80ab9834-1926-4c6e-9e38-8263077d9db0\/today:-volt-inks-a-contract-for-3k-e-trucks-%2B-libya%25e2%2580%2599s-eastern-gov%25e2%2580%2599t-may-shut-down-oil-production\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">100% tariff on EVs and a 25% tariff<\/a> on steel imports from China, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/china-says-it-will-start-anti-dumping-probe-into-canola-imports-canada-2024-09-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. \u201cCanada's canola exports to China have increased significantly and are suspected of dumping, reaching USD 3.47 bn in 2023, with a 170% y-o-y increase in volume and a continuous decline in price,\u201d a spokesperson for China\u2019s Ministry of Commerce said in a 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;\">In numbers: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">China \u2014 the world\u2019s biggest oilseed importer \u2014 imports more than half of Canada\u2019s canola output. China\u2019s rapeseed meal futures increased 6% on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange to CNY 2,375 (c. USD 333.56) per metric ton following the announcement \u2014 its highest since 6 August. China\u2019s rapeseed meal prices dropped 22% in 2024 amid abundant oilseed supply and rising domestic production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China could look elsewhere: <\/strong>China could potentially turn to Australia and Ukraine for alternative supplies. \u201cWe expect China to buy larger volumes from Australia if restrictions on Australian canola are eased,\u201d director at Sydneys\u2019 Ikon Commodities Ole Houe told the newswire.<\/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>Russia presses on with dark fleet operations:<\/strong> Palau-flagged LNG carrier Everest Energy is preparing to return to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/lng-entities-under-us-sanctions-curb-russias-arctic-lng-2-project-2024-08-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 facility<\/a> in Russia to take on fresh cargo of super-chilled fuel as Russia moves forward with exports despite US sanctions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-09-03\/sanctioned-russian-lng-plant-prepares-to-export-another-shipment?srnd=phx-economics-v2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing ship-tracking data and satellite images. Everest Energy is reportedly making its way to the Saam floating storage unit in Russia\u2019s Murmansk region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>The US slapped restrictions on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-23\/us-sanctions-dark-fleet-of-seven-lng-ships-for-links-to-russia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arctic LNG 2 facility last month<\/a> for being part of Russia\u2019s alleged dark fleet to curb Moscow\u2019s plan for LNG deliveries. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/commodityinsights\/en\/market-insights\/latest-news\/lng\/101323-us-sanctions-pose-shipping-hurdles-for-russian-arctic-lng-2-cargoes-to-asian-importers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saam unit was also subjected to sanctions<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Russia found a loophole: <\/strong>Although the sanctions have scared away international companies and stopped the delivery of ice-ready carriers, Russia is suspected of resorting to shadow vessels that mask their location to begin exports. Several companies \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/45ad90f3-fb15-4a4a-b9d5-2ca7028c1b91\/today:-oman%25e2%2580%2599s-asyad-expands-global-footprint-with-skybridge-acquistion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">largely registered in the UAE<\/a> \u2014 with alleged links to Russia have been acquiring dozens of LNG vessels seemingly as part of a plan by Moscow to expand its dark fleet operations.<\/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>Hong Kong\u2019s Cathay Pacific Airways is performing maintenance on its Airbus <\/strong><strong>A350 jets after the in-flight failure of an engine component on Monday<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\/cx\/en_US\/prepare-trip\/travel-advisories\/a350-fleet.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The carrier\u2019s engineering team identified 15 aircraft with affected engine components that require replacement, with three having already undergone repairs. Cathay Pacific had suspended 24 return flights until Tuesday as a precautionary measure, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/cathay-pacific-airways-inspects-a350-fleet-after-identifying-engine-component-2024-09-02\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> writes. The company says that operations are set to resume on 7 September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Cathay Pacific announced it was inspecting all the Rolls-Royce-made engines on its Airbus A350 jets after an in-flight engine component failure, causing shares in the British engineer supplier to go down significantly, the newswire writes. The problem reportedly surfaced on a Zurich-bound flight several minutes after take-off from Hong Kong, forcing the plane to turn back and land 75 minutes after departure, according to Flightradar24 tracking data. <\/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>Volvo to launch long range electric trucks: <\/strong>Sweden\u2019s Volvo \u2014 which is majority owned by China\u2019s Geely \u2014 will launch a new long-haul model of its FH Electric truck in 2Q 2025. The company managed to increase battery capacity by combining the motor, gearbox, and axle into one component which makes the truck able to cover 600 kms per charge. 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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 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>12-14 October (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1791.pdf\" style=\"\">Global Logistics Forum 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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 href=\"https:\/\/www.apmterminals.com\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2023\/231213-one-million-teu-expansion-at-apm-terminals-tangier-med-port-operational#:~:text=12%2F18%2F2023-,One%20million%20TEU%20expansion%20at%20APM%20Terminals%20Tangier%20MedPort%20operational,an%20additional%20400%20metre%20berth.\" style=\"\">Phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of APM Terminals Tangier MedPort to be complete and operational.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2025: Sadr Park\u2019s Logistics Center in Riyadh to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2025: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jafza.ae\/media-centre\/news\/jafza-completes-phase-1-of-new-logistics-park\/\" style=\"\">Phase two<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">of Jafza Logistics Park to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">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>4-6 November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tiaca.org\/tiaca-to-hold-air-cargo-forum-2025\/\" style=\"\">The International Air Cargo Association TIACA\u2019s Air Cargo Forum 2025<\/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 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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