{"id":80984,"date":"2024-09-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=80984"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:16:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:16:59","slug":"blackrock-snaps-up-a-minority-stake-in-saudi-bahraini-crude-pipeline","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/blackrock-snaps-up-a-minority-stake-in-saudi-bahraini-crude-pipeline\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock snaps up a minority stake in Saudi-Bahraini crude pipeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"80986\" 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=\"80986\">\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\/12\/today-blackrock-buys-into-saudi-bahraini-crude-pipeline-ad-ports-spends-big-on-equipment-for-african-ports\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: BlackRock buys into Saudi-Bahraini crude pipeline + AD Ports spends big on equipment for African ports                        <\/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\/12\/today-blackrock-buys-into-saudi-bahraini-crude-pipeline-ad-ports-spends-big-on-equipment-for-african-ports\/\" 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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But first, there\u2019s a spot of oil disruption emerging across the Atlantic this morning\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG STORY ABROAD- Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana, disrupting oil and gas industry: <\/strong>Nearly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/nearly-40-us-gulf-mexico-crude-oil-shut-in-by-hurricane-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">39% of crude oil production and 49% of natural gas output<\/a> in the Gulf of Mexico shut down yesterday ahead of Hurricane Francine slamming into the Louisiana coast yesterday evening. The Category 2 storm knocked out electricity to 250k homes along with fear of flooding. Offshore producers have shut in nearly 675k barrels per day of oil and 907 mn cubic feet of natural gas production, the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said in a statement. Shutting down operations will suspend nearly 15% of US domestic oil production and 2% of natural gas output.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MARKET REAX- <\/strong><strong>Oil prices jumped up by over 2% <\/strong><strong>yesterday driven by worries over impacted US output<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-flat-lower-demand-signs-outweigh-us-hurricane-impact-2024-09-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures rose USD 0.40 in early morning trading selling at USD 71.01 a barrel at 03.30 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed USD 0.32 to trade at USD 67.63. Both contracts rose by over USD 1, over 2%, yesterday as offshore platforms and refinery operations shuttered due to the incoming hurricane.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hurricane coverage is grabbing a lot of ink in international press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/new-orleans-braces-hurricane-francine-evacuations-ordered-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-francine-gulf-coast-louisiana-storm-surge-e9ca39ec56ad28d128d3baa147d249b1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-09-11\/francine-makes-landfall-in-louisiana-as-powerful-category-2-hurricane\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/09\/11\/weather\/hurricane-francine-louisiana\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn5r07e94q3o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/hurricane-francine-live-updates-louisiana-tracker-b2610970.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Independent<\/a> <\/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>#1- NMDC Energy\u2019s shares opened at AED 3.35 on its trading debut on the ADX <\/strong><strong>yesterday<\/strong>, up 20% from the final set price of AED 2.8. Shares closed at AED 3.02, up 7.86%. The IPO raised <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6fd1f54f-2a08-4db2-bb29-95548d661e52\/%253cmark%253enmdc%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-energy%253c%2Fmark%253e-closes-aed-3.2-bn-ipo-with-31x-oversubscription-rate%3B-shares-start-trading-11-september\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 3.22 bn<\/a> after receiving more than AED 88 bn in orders, with the order book 31x oversubscribed \u2014 excluding cornerstone investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This marks the largest IPO of the year in the UAE<\/strong>, with edtech firm Alef Education\u2019s IPO following closely, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8f0fda5b-4767-467e-a4af-d1219b067b0e\/abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-first-ipo-in-2024-tumbles-18%2525-on-market-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">raising AED 1.89 bn<\/a> but seeing a lackluster debut, with shares falling 18% on its first day of trading. Alef\u2019s shares were trading at AED 1.17 as of yesterday \u2014 down 13% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Emirati flag carrier Etihad Airways\u2019s IPO will likely take place no sooner than in 2025<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/etihad-airways-plans-ipo-no-earlier-than-2025-sources-say-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter. The ADQ-owned airline looks to demonstrate a strong performance to its investors in its 2024 financial results before making moves, one source reports. Regional geopolitical tensions and uncertainty are weighing on timing, a second source adds. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gearing up:<\/strong> Etihad Airways reportedly tapped Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, and Morgan Stanley <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/18b21550-2fa3-4cd7-bab0-9ed8d43e5c1f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in May<\/a> to serve as joint bookrunners for its upcoming initial public offering. The wealth fund previously chose Citigroup, HSBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank as advisors for the IPO, and appointed Rothschild & Co. as independent financial advisor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Egypt reveals big plans for Alexandria\u2019s Dekheila Port:<\/strong> Egypt is gearing to announce two public-partnership projects (PPP) for a multipurpose and a dry bulk terminal at El Dekheila Port in Alexandria valued at USD 320 mn (c. EGP 15.49 bn), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/egypt-plans-320mln-ppp-projects-in-el-dekheila-port-tft3fiqw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya Projects<\/a> reports, citing comments made by the Egyptian Finance Ministry\u2019s PPP unit Atter Hannoura at a PPP forum in Dubai. The investment for the multipurpose terminal is estimated to carry a USD 225 mn ticket, while USD 95 mn will be earmarked for building the dry port which will boast a 1.1k meter berth with a 15 meter depth, and a 300k sqm storage area. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> The government is currently negotiating with international financial firms to fund the feasibility study for the two projects. No timeline has been disclosed, but Hannoura said both projects are part of a larger pipeline slated to be tendered within the next 12-18 months. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#4- China wants to expedite freetrade talks: <\/strong>China\u2019s Premier Li Qiang called for freetrade talks with the GCC, including Saudi, to be expedited during his visit to Riyadh, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/riyadh-chinas-premier-li-calls-accelerated-gulf-trade-talks-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Meeting with GCC Secretary General Jasem al-Budaiwi, Li emphasized the need to revive the long-stalled negotiations, which have been ongoing for nearly 20 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The caveat: <\/strong>The Kingdom expressed concerns over the potential influx of cheaper Chinese imports stifling domestic manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SPEAKING OF CHINA- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the Chinese prime<\/strong><strong> minister to discuss investment, trade, and energy cooperation<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2169824\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reports. The Chinese official landed in Riyadh on Tuesday to chair the Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee meeting and will visit the UAE too, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cn\/eng\/xw\/wsrc\/202409\/t20240909_11487499.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will lift its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bd168f4c-402c-46f7-ac7f-bde7ece24f52\/today:-sfd-extends-a-loan-for-north-eleuthera-airport-development-in-the-bahamas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">production cap<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Boeing\u2019s <\/strong><strong>737 Max aircrafts only if the manufacturer's safety review process proves adequate<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/faa-needs-ensure-adequate-safety-metrics-before-boeing-737-max-production-can-2024-09-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing comments made by FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker at an industry conference. \u201cWe need to make sure the safety metrics are exactly where they need to be to grow,\u201d Whitaker said. The administration is slated to hold quarterly meetings with Boeing\u2019s new CEO Kelly Ortberg starting this month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The administration capped Boeing\u2019s 737 Max production at 38 aircrafts per month, following an incident when a panel <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ae0169c6-1bc3-4364-b89e-1b0c15230ff5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">flew off mid-flight<\/a> on a 737 Max 9 in January. The FAA also gave Boeing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d1ce6f9e-3125-466c-9ee5-3001e61cd98d\/russia-resorts-to-price-flooring-to-stave-off-sanctions-%2B-cma-cgm-snaps-up-bollore-logistics-in-usd-5-bn-transaction\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">90 days<\/a> to come up with a plan to improve quality control, which the aviation giant delivered in late May.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Boeing pushed back a major <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bd168f4c-402c-46f7-ac7f-bde7ece24f52\/today:-sfd-extends-a-loan-for-north-eleuthera-airport-development-in-the-bahamas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">production goal<\/a> for its best-selling 737 Max planes by six months this week. Boeing's updated master schedule for its 737 suppliers now aims for a monthly MAX production rate of 42 by March 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- <\/strong><strong>France, Germany, and the UK are canceling bilateral air services agreements with <\/strong><strong>Iran over its export of ballistic missiles to Russia<\/strong>, according to a joint <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/iranian-transfers-of-ballistic-missiles-to-russia-uk-france-and-germany-joint-statement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Iran sent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fdd.org\/analysis\/2024\/09\/10\/blinken-confirms-iranian-ballistic-missile-transfers-to-russia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ballistic missiles to Russia<\/a> to use in its war on Ukraine. \u201cThis act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security,\u201d the statement said. \u201cToday, alongside our international partners, we are calling out this behavior and its attempts to undermine global security,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/france-germany-uk-condemn-iran-over-ballistic-missiles-target-new-sanctions-2024-09-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing UK Foreign Minister David Lammy as saying. The UK had imposed sanctions back in June on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/uk\/uk-imposes-first-sanctions-targeting-ships-breaching-russian-oil-restrictions-2024-06-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Russian cargo ships<\/a> used for shipping military supplies from Iran to Russia. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#7- Electric and hydrogen fuel truck prices need to fall by up to 50% before becoming <\/strong><strong>viable <\/strong><strong>alternatives to diesel<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/emissions-free-truck-prices-need-drop-by-50-compete-with-diesel-study-says-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a study by consultancy firm McKinsey. The EU\u2019s electric and hydrogen heavy freight vehicle share needs to reach 40% of new sales by 2030 to meet the bloc\u2019s carbon reduction targets, but is currently less than 2%, the study showed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Production costs are an obstacle:<\/strong> Emissions-free trucks are currently 2.5-3x more expensive to produce than diesel trucks, which deters logistics firms from deploying them, the study showed. It estimates that electric truck prices should not be more than 30% higher than traditional vehicles, with a sought cut in production costs only achieved through technological developments in batteries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But it won\u2019t be easy: <\/strong>Chinese truck makers produce cheaper products and have a 20% share of the bus market in the EU, adding another layer of difficulty to the EU\u2019s carbon reduction goals. <\/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\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DIEZ delivers robust 1H 2024 performance:<\/strong> The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 18% y-o-y boost in net income and a 12% increase in revenues in 1H 2024, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/diezaofficial\/status\/1833785710014288251\/photo\/2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The firm attributed the growth to high occupancy rates and solid performances across business sectors. <\/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\/2024\/9\/282.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Headlining the EnterpriseAM Finance Forum: <\/strong>We\u2019ll be joined for the first time on stage by a senior government official, who\u2019s joining us to outline a vision for where we\u2019re going as a community and as an economy. The keynote interview will get underway at 9am sharp, and you won\u2019t want to miss our exclusive networking breakfast from 8am.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Among the topics on the agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Welcome to the hot seat<\/strong> \u2014 top industry CEOs set the tone by addressing the biggest (and toughest) questions of the day. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Looking from the outside in<\/strong> \u2014 what foreign investors and strategics think about Egypt right now.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The only asset class in town \u2014<\/strong> It\u2019s real estate or nothing. We\u2019ll get into the ins and outs of the industry, how it\u2019s financing itself, which areas (and price points) are next, and more. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Gazing into that crystal ball <\/strong>\u2014 The outlook for dealflow in 2025, from M&A and IPOs to securitization, FX and more. <\/li>\n<li><strong>A once in a generation opportunity? <\/strong>\u2014 A deep dive into the promise and pitfalls of the emerging energy economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do we really love banking SMEs? <\/strong>\u2014 With NBFIs and fintech players staking their claims, banks are starting to take the SME market seriously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The NBFI panel<\/strong> \u2014 The resilience of the Egyptian consumer is the business story of the decade. How are banks and NBFS players building sustainable businesses? What are the opportunities \u2014 and credit worries \u2014 in the B2B space?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Haven\u2019t requested an invitation yet? 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class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/9\/.b24e2939-9fd7-4235-a32e-d4b959807343.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>A BlackRock-managed fund acquired a minority stake in the Saudi Bahrain <\/strong><strong>Pipeline Company (SBPC) from Bahrain\u2019s Bapco Energies<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bapcoenergies.com\/media-centre\/press-releases\/bapco-energies-and-blackrock-sign-acquisition-deal-in-saudi-bahrain-pipeline-company\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint statement<\/a>. The transaction was executed by a fund managed by Blackrock\u2019s Diversified Infrastructure team. Bapco will retain a majority stake in SBPC, the statement said. The story was also picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/blackrock-managed-fund-buys-stake-saudi-bahrain-pipeline-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we don\u2019t know:<\/strong> No information was provided on the exact size of the stake acquired, nor how much the fund paid for it. The transaction represents Bapco\u2019s first asset monetization, the statement notes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the pipeline: <\/strong>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/en\/news-media\/news\/2018\/bapco-new-pipeline\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AB-4 pipeline<\/a> was commissioned in 2018 to replace its predecessor which connected Saudi and Bahrain for 73 years from 1945. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know:<\/strong> Under the agreement, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries will supply AD Ports with six ship-to-store (STS) cranes and 17 hybrid rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, according to the statement. East Mole terminal and Luanda Terminal will each receive three STS cranes, while East Mole will receive nine hybrid RTGs and Luanda will take eight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Eyeing emission reductions:<\/strong> The move is set to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, as hybrid RTGs can reduce diesel usage by up to 60% compared to traditional diesel models, the statement notes. This is equivalent to cutting some 1 mn liters annually and some 5k tonnes of carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> AD Ports Group inked <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/590161db-94b8-43b2-83e2-e16189b19bd9\/ad-ports-inks-usd-500-mn-agreement-to-operate-a-port-terminal-in-the%253cmark%253e-congo%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 30-year concession agreement<\/a> with the Republic of the Congo to manage and operate the multipurpose New East Mole Terminal at Congo\u2019s Pointe-Noire Port in June last year. The agreement grants AD Ports Group exclusive rights to develop, operate, manage, and maintain New East Mole Port, which handles containers, general cargo, break-bulk, and other types of cargo.The firm also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ef4a1a07-f3d7-4f27-a555-5097c5ab3ca7\/ad-ports-inks-concession-agreement-to-manage-and-upgrade%253cmark%253e-angola%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-luanda-port-terminal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">secured a 20-year concession<\/a> with Angola\u2019s Luanda Port Authority in April to operate and upgrade the Luanda multipurpose port terminal. 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and port management during the India-UAE Business Forum in Mumbai yesterday, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b547uy7-crown-prince-abu-dhabi-attends-india-uae-business\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported this week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- AD Ports to spearhead virtual <\/strong><strong>trade corridor<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>AD Ports Group inked an agreement with India\u2019s ports, shipping and waterways ministry to boost cooperation through the establishment of a virtual trade corridor between the two countries, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/economy\/gcc\/key-deals-signed-at-india-uae-business-forum-pjk5m5vi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Lulu Group expands Indian imports:<\/strong> UAE-based retailer Lulu Group signed an agreement with India\u2019s Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority to source and import Indian organic produce into the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Logistics and trade:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s IHC-backed Rorix Holdings will work with Adani Ports to integrate advanced technologies into India\u2019s infrastructure. Rorix <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b67682ea-a8f6-4346-8c1b-1eef0470b9de\/india,-uae-agree-to-boost-trade,-mining,-logistics-cooperation-at-business-forum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">also partnered<\/a> with the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association to expedite precious metals trading. Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding and Oil India also partnered to identify, acquire, and develop global assets, especially in India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry will collaborate to boost investments<\/strong> and economic growth. The agreement includes expanding the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry\u2019s Business Connect Platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Zones: <\/strong>The UAE-India CEPA Council inked two agreements with the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones Authority (RAZK) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand connectivity and cooperation between business communities in the two countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Dubai-based Global Jet Technic <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/57c46807-e0fe-4d87-aa35-9c9e0c1bd983\/updates-on-customs,-equipment-and-decarbonization-from-the-uae-and-qatar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">secured agreements<\/a> with Indian airlines InterGlobe Aviation Services, Air India, and Akasa Air for aircraft maintenance services in the UAE, at the India-UAE Business Forum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Piling on the agreements:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) inked a 15-year LNG heads of agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5b3c2ffc-3e14-4fbe-baa1-058710e62e08\/adnoc-inks-15-year-supply-agreement-with-indianoil\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">this week<\/a> to supply 1 mn metric tonnes of LNG annually to state-owned IndianOil. The LNG will be sourced mainly from Adnoc\u2019s Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi, which is expected to go live in 2028, and more than double Adnoc\u2019s LNG production capacity to 15 mn metric tons per annum from 6 mn tons.<\/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\/india\/\">India<\/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\/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                            <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=\"80996 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=\"80996\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/12\/80996\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-80996\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-80996 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=\"80997\" 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=\"80997\">\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\/12\/aviation-projects-and-equipment-updates-from-the-uae-libya-and-tunisia\/\">\r\n                            Aviation, projects, and equipment updates from the UAE, Libya, and Tunisia                        <\/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\/12\/aviation-projects-and-equipment-updates-from-the-uae-libya-and-tunisia\/\" 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 airport serves over 66k connections to 324 destinations. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other airports snapped up spots: <\/strong>Lower on the list, UAE\u2019s Dubai International Airport (DXB) ranked 16th, offering over 45k connections to 279 destinations. Doha Airport secured the 36th spot and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh landed at 42.<\/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\">PROJECTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Petrojet set to build Libyan oil pipelines: <\/strong>Libya\u2019s Al Harouge Oil Operations firm awarded Egypt\u2019s state-owned oil and gas contractor Petrojet a USD 70 mn contract to build a crude oil transport line and oil storage warehouses, a government source told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AsharqbEGY\/status\/1833776616079577203\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. The project details are yet to be announced. Al Harouge Oil operates three main pipelines, Ras Lanuf oil Terminal, and five oil fields with an average production of 100k bbls a day, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harouge.com\/en\/about-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Petrojet has been busy: <\/strong>Petrojet is the main contractor for a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6523d5c2-e366-4988-bfcf-4cf598a91930\/oil-ministry-is-setting-up-a-usd-600-mn-gas-treatment-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 600 mn natural gas treatment<\/a> plant in Egypt. The company has also completed over half of the construction of a new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0dae67d0-0038-45b8-b06f-45dc2fd6cff4\/what-can-local-contractors-do-to-expedite-their-expansion-abroad%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGP 1.7 bn<\/a> fuel transport line that will connect the Middle East Oil Refining Company to Al Hamra terminal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">EQUIPMENT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tunisia\u2019s Shipping and Dock Company looks to acquire new equipment<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Tunisia\u2019s Shipping and Dock Company announced it will be accepting offers for the acquisition of three new high-frame cranes, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gm.aarcegypt.org\/uncategorized\/199598\/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B6-%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B4%D8%AD%D9%86-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9---AARC-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AARC<\/a> reports, citing a statement by Tunisia's Transport Ministry. <\/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>Aramex expands to Abderdeen<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>UAE-based Aramex has launched a new branch in Aberdeen, Scotland. The firm is looking to invest in a new warehousing facility in the city. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk\/aramex-uk-expands-operations-with-new-branch-in-aberdeen\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aberdeen Business News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morocco delays adoption of auto emissions regulation<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Morocco\u2019s Transport Ministry is pushing back the implementation of EU automobile emission standards due to concerns that the regulation could impede the progress of fleet renewable programs and cause vehicle prices to spike. 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The union had vowed to take action on Wednesday over a proposed agreement that would see India\u2019s Adani Group leasing the airport for 30 years, leading to job cuts and increased employment for non-Kenyan workers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>They\u2019re not alone: <\/strong>Kenya\u2019s High Court temporarily blocked the Adani proposal \u2014 which would see the Indian firm build a new runway and upgrade the passenger terminal \u2014 to give time for a judicial review challenging the lease. Kenya\u2019s government indicated that although the airport is operating above capacity and needs an upgrade, it is not for sale and no decision has been made regarding what it called a public-private partnership to make upgrades to the site, the newswire adds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>US comes for Hong Kong trade offices: <\/strong>The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that could lead to the closure of Hong Kong\u2019s economic and trade offices in the country, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us-bill-targets-hong-kong-trade-offices-drawing-ire-citys-government-2024-09-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/1103\/text\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">HKETO<\/a>) Certification Act would allow the US president to withdraw privileges and immunities of the trade offices across Washington DC, New York, and San Francisco. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>The legislation is \"a necessary next step in tangibly demonstrating our solidarity with the persecuted citizens of Hong Kong,\" including imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai, activist Joshua Wong, and human rights lawyer Tonyee Chow, Republican Representative Chris Smith stated at a congressional hearing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hong Kong is refuting the claims: <\/strong>\u201cThe US House of Representatives' fact-twisting attack on Hong Kong is politically driven, violates international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and grossly interferes in the affairs of Hong Kong,\u201d the Hong Kong government said in a statement. <\/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\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/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=\"81001\" 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=\"calendar\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/12\/81001\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-81001\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-81001 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">SEPTEMBER<\/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 (Thursday): 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>13-15 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azernews.az\/business\/230842.html\" style=\"\">ITC North-South - New Horizons<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Astrakhan, Russia<\/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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