{"id":84757,"date":"2025-02-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=84757"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:17:45","slug":"e-sells-its-40-stake-in-uaes-data-center-firm-khazna","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/e-sells-its-40-stake-in-uaes-data-center-firm-khazna\/","title":{"rendered":"e&#038; sells its 40% stake in UAE\u2019s data center firm Khazna"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"84759\" 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=\"84759\">\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\/2025\/02\/26\/today-e-divests-from-data-center-firm-khazna-a-new-uae-logistics-player-to-invest-in-india\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: e&amp; 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This morning there are a bunch of M&A and investment updates to delve into, alongside the recent Saudi launch of a major MRO industrial hub. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- <\/strong><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s flagship carrier Etihad Airways may pull the trigger on one of the region\u2019s most anticipated IPOs this wee<\/strong><strong>k<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/abu-dhabis-etihad-airways-aims-announce-ipo-this-week-sources-2025-02-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing sources it says are familiar with the matter. The IPO should see Etihad\u2019s sole owner \u2014 Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ \u2014 rake in some USD 1 bn in proceeds from the sale of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f4c496c8-8364-4aa2-b451-60211702ee4f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 20% stake<\/a> by selling new shares on the ADX. The move would give the airline an implied market cap of USD 5 bn at listing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Etihad reportedly kicked off a roadshow earlier this month,<\/strong> to sound out investors for its proposed IPO. While the offering was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/05b7574c-f6b8-480e-b810-5f5da33c6c50\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">initially planned for last year<\/a>, the airline\u2019s FY 2024 results \u2014 which were published late last week \u2014 along with geopolitical uncertainties were said to have weighed on the timing. The ADQ-backed carrier\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7369f8cc-3aaa-46cd-9b77-8886a1ae387f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">net income<\/a> tripled last year to AED 1.7 bn, while revenues were up 25% to AED 25.3 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>ADQ reportedly tapped Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, and Morgan Stanley as joint bookrunners for the IPO, with HSBC Holdings, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Citigroup said to be acting as financial advisors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER UAE NEWS- Abu Dhabi\u2019s Adnoc Logistics and Services secures a spot in the FTSE big leagues: <\/strong>Energy giant Adnoc Logistics and Services was upgraded to the large-cap index of FTSE Russell in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2408.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">semi-annual review (pdf)<\/a>, reflecting its growing market dominance. Previously classified as a mid-cap stock, the reclassification underscores its expanding scale and liquidity, making it even more attractive to institutional investors tracking the global index. GulfNav Holding was also added to the Small Cap Index, as well as the All Cap. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong>Middle East aviation industry is projected to order over 3,740 <\/strong><strong>new aircraft over <\/strong><strong>the next 20 years, including 42% wide-bodied jets <\/strong>\u2014 double the estimated global average<strong>, <\/strong>Airbus President Wouter Van Wersch told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/2025\/02\/24\/article_2757591.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Eqtisadiah<\/a> on the sidelines of the Aerospace Connect Forum (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGdqTTcNW7w\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime 00:58<\/a>). The region\u2019s aviation market, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia, is \u201cundergoing tremendous change,\u201d Wersch said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Iraq <\/strong><strong>allays fears of <\/strong><strong>oil <\/strong><strong>overproduction:<\/strong> The Iraqi government is drafting a revised oil production plan to correct its previous surpluses in an apparent bid to comply with OPEC+ production cuts, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/iraq-says-it-will-submit-updated-plan-compensate-oil-overproduction-2025-02-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a statement by the country\u2019s Oil Ministry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>MEANWHILE- Iraq could resume its Kurdish oil exports in two days pending Turkish <\/strong><strong>approval<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/iraqi-oil-minister-says-oil-exports-kurdish-region-will-resume-week-2025-02-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing comments made by Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani. The continuation of Kurdish exports remains in line with OPEC+ policy, Abdel Ghani stated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Baghdad <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e2bd0cac-abd0-44ad-83ca-83c3818d49a7\/today:-uae-eyes-big-investments-in-italy-%2B-egypt-ramps-up-export-projects\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has recently earmarked<\/a> 185k barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil for exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline once it becomes operational.<\/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- <\/strong><strong>US<\/strong><strong> targets Ir<\/strong><strong>anian shadow fleet with new round of sanctions: <\/strong>The US has rolled out another round of sanctions targeting the Iranian oil trade, according to a US Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The decision targets over 30 entities involved in selling and transporting Iranian crude, including oil brokers from the UAE and Hong Kong, tank operators and managers in India and China, the head of Iran\u2019s National Iranian Oil Company, and the Iranian Oil Terminals Company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The US <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e066c0f9-e23f-4fe9-b29d-a9d2beee32e2\/today:-etihad-airways-could-debut-on-the-adx-within-weeks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">rolled out sanctions<\/a> earlier this month targeting China-linked Iranian oil operations as part of its \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d push on the country to curtail its alleged pursuit of a nuclear weapon, including by cutting its oil exports to \u201czero.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Is it really working? <\/strong>Iranian oil exports to China surged to 1.7 mn barrels per day (bpd) in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fac3a81d-98d1-426e-a580-8225ee7c878c\/today:-oman%25e2%2580%2599s-asyad-shipping-ipo-gets-anchor-investors,-price-range-%2B-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-nmdc-to-invest-in-india%25e2%2580%2599s-mega-port-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">February<\/a>, up 86% from the previous month despite the tightening sanctions on Tehran. The increase comes on the heels of a rise in ship-to-ship transfers and the development of alternative crude receiving terminals, traders told the news outlet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>Turkey<\/strong><strong> is looking to extend its five-year swap agreement for natural gas with <\/strong><strong>Turkmenistan this year<\/strong>, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hurriyetdailynews.com\/new-era-to-begin-in-natural-gas-and-oil-says-energy-minister-206217\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurriyet<\/a>. The initial agreement \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/turkey-turkmenistan-agree-gas-supply-deal-march-2025-02-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked earlier this month<\/a> between Turkey's Botas and Turkmenistan's Turkmengaz \u2014 is slated to begin on 1 March with the annual supply of 1.3 bn cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan piped via Iran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Turkey is shoring up its gas supply:<\/strong> Turkey\u2019s Botas Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (Botas) and TotalEnergies have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/42ba8515-52e9-48b1-ab7d-b85fa5798be6\/turkey-and%253cmark%253e-totalenergies%253c%2Fmark%253e-ink-10-year-supply-agreement-for-1.1-mn-tons-of-lng-annually\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked a 10-year LNG supply agreement<\/a> to pump 1.1 mn tons of LNG per year into the country starting in 2027. The country is also planning to double its daily gas production by 3Q of 2026, Bayraktar said. <\/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> Crude prices went up<\/strong><strong> this morning after reports of declining US stockpiles<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-edges-up-after-us-stockpiles-report-helps-offset-worries-rising-supply-2025-02-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures went up this morning by USD 0.20 to USD 73.22 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose by USD 0.18 to USD 69.11 a barrel by 04.30 GMT. <\/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 on a winning streak<\/strong><strong>: <\/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\">was up 37 points<\/a> to 1,039 on Tuesday. The capesize increased 120 points to reach a 5-week-high of 1,159, while the panamax index shed 21 points to 1,156. The smaller supramax index grew 9 points to 904.<\/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>Saudi Arabia\u2019s<\/strong><strong> non-oil exports were up 8.2% y-o-y in 4Q 2024<\/strong>, according to the latest data from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2427.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">General Authority for Statistics (Gastat) (pdf)<\/a>. Total non-oil exports \u2014 including re-exports \u2014 were up 17.3% y-o-y, pushed by an 47.3% increase in the value of re-exports over the same period. Meanwhile, imports increased 15.5% y-o-y in 4Q, and the surplus of the merchandise trade balance declined 52.4% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oil exports continue to decline:<\/strong> Oil\u2019s share of total exports dropped by 5.9 percentage points y-o-y to 70.5% in 4Q 2024. Total oil exports fell 13.3% y-o-y during the same period, leading to a 6.1% drop in merchandise exports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hapag-Lloyd rolls out <\/strong><strong>new GRI:<\/strong> Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will implement a general rate increase (GRI) to USD 500 per container for shipments from the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to the US East Coast, effective 1 April 2025, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2025\/02\/shipping-from-indian-subcontinent---middle-east-to-north-america0.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. 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The forum will host shipping and finance executives from around the region and the world to host presentations, interviews and panel discussions on ownership, management, chartering, legal and trading in shipping. <\/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\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/cargois-forum\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CargoIS Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Monday, 14 April<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will discuss industry insights and strategies from leading logistics players, including Emirates SkyCargo and Lufthansa Cargo. <\/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\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-cargo-symposium\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IATA World Cargo Symposium<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 15 April to Thursday, 17 April <\/strong>in Dubai. 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USD 2.2 bn with Khazna\u2019s majority shareholder AI company G42, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2508.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The proceeds \u2014 estimated at USD 1.4 bn before tax \u2014 will reduce e&\u2019s debt and strengthen its credit profile. The sale is expected to be finalized before 1H concludes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s in so far?<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s AI fund MGX and private equity firm Silver Lake now own minority stakes in the company, alongside majority shareholder G42, the company confirmed in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/khaznadatacenters_aipoweredbykhazna-wearekhazna-mgx-activity-7300160854136659970-lQ7a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn post<\/a>. No details were disclosed on the size of the two companies\u2019 new stake. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not completely out: <\/strong>The telecoms giant will continue to be a \u201cstrategic partner\u201d and a major tenant of Khazna\u2019s services, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>In 2022 e& acquired the 40% equity stake in the data center designer and operator, which has ambitions to develop the UAE\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7039ef7d-2884-447b-a96d-4386ee434385\/khazna-to-build-the-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-data-center\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">largest data center<\/a> in Ajman with a 100 MW capacity.<\/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\">IN OTHER REGIONAL M&A NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DHL eCommerce snapped up an undisclosed minority stake in Saudi parcel logistics player Ajex<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2319.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The move comes in a bid to support DHL eCommerce\u2019s \u201cexpansion into the rapidly growing Saudi Arabian e-commerce parcel market,\u201d the statement said. DHL eCommerce has also locked in an option to upgrade its holdings in Ajex to a majority stake. No financial ticket or timeline for the transaction were disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ajex\u2019s recent regional moves: <\/strong>Ajex <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2eb53b3a-95c6-4785-b021-953f377aae56\/aviation,-trade,-maritime,-and-logistics-handling-updates-from-qatar,-the-uae,-jordan,-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">teamed up<\/a> with UK-based aircraft charter and aviation support firm Chapman Freeborn to boost aviation and cargo services across Saudi Arabia earlier this year. The company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fbd6930f-919c-4e86-87b8-fa24d8970d5c\/bahrain-international-airport-is-lining-up-several-new-facilities\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">clinched storage space<\/a> in nearby Bahrain last year, as well as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bf2716b5-cfe0-4609-8f13-fbbd26820e6f\/updates-in-aviation-and-e-commerce-from-egypt,-kuwait,-ksa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered with Turkish Airlines subsidiary logistics firm Widect<\/a> to cooperate on e-commerce shipping and last-mile solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Ajex:<\/strong> Active since 2021, the outfit offers warehousing, cold chain logistics, and healthcare solutions, while also offering express distribution, e-commerce, and multi-modal freight services. 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AED 2.1 bn) in logistics and shipping in the next five years in Indian Kerala State, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/transportation\/shipping-\/-transport\/uae-based-sharaf-group-announces-rs-5000-cr-investment-in-kerala\/articleshow\/118479850.cms?from=mdr\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Economic Times<\/a> reports, citing comments made by the group\u2019s Vice Chairman Sharafuddin Sharaf at the Invest Kerala Global Summit. The investments will go into two dry ports, with the locations to be determined after discussions with the state\u2019s government.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE players are ramping up India investment plans: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/cf8fb582-78bd-451d-bd42-10173cf7045b\/nmdc-group-to-invest-nearly-usd-2.4-bn-into%253cmark%253e-india%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-vadhvan-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">planning to invest nearly INR 210 bn (c. USD 2.4 bn)<\/a> into Mumbai\u2019s Vadhvan Port, a strategic mega port currently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/12593c96-130b-48c2-be85-1255dab0826b\/dp-world-inks-mou-to-develop-india%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-vadhvan-port%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">developed by DP World<\/a> and India\u2019s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. DP World also inked several agreements <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e7946e8c-7211-411a-a458-624527be1720\/dp-world-to-invest-usd-3-bn-in-ports-%2B-logistics-infrastructure-in-gujarat,%253cmark%253e-india%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in January 2024<\/a>, pledging some USD 3 bn in ports and logistics infrastructure in the Indian state of Gujarat. AD World also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/611b75f3-f7c5-472c-9dc5-54afdc435ebd\/ad-ports-inks-mous-with-gujarat-maritime-%2B-rites-for-port-and-trade-infrastructure-development-in%253cmark%253e-india%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked two MoUs<\/a> last February to explore investments in the country\u2019s ports infrastructure and logistics sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>India and UAE plan to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6a1be6c4-8f28-46d1-9f52-2fab59f78134\/this-morning:-france,-uae-to-invest-in-ai-as-part-of-planned-strategic-partnership\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expand their 10-year trade agreement<\/a> to include eight new sectors, including logistics, as they aim for upwards of USD 100 bn in annual bilateral trade. 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No investment ticket or timeline for the project have been disclosed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The city \u2014 dubbed as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/71793\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B5%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aero Park I<\/a> \u2014 will include a wide array of ready-built factories equipped to accommodate several firms in the aviation sector, the statement says. The cluster is set to be situated next to King Abdulaziz International Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The first players: <\/strong>The Kingdom granted the first industrial licenses for aircraft maintenance and repair operations (MRO) to Middle East Aircraft Engines Company and Saudia Technic, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ksagaca\/status\/1894053864778670462\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The services will include jet and drone maintenance and repair, navigational and electric systems servicing, and all-around aircraft overhaul services, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2268887\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUNDS FAMILIAR? <\/strong>PIF invested an undisclosed sum into Saudia Group subsidiary Saudia Technic to build a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4d5212f8-15a0-498f-82df-b878bb41b0dd\/pif-to-invest-in-saudia-technic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeddah MRO village<\/a> back in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2023<\/a>. The new cluster was set to include a state-of-the-art jet propulsion center and an engine test cell to support the operationalization of next-generation wide-body and narrow-body aircraft engines.<\/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\">MORE FROM THE FORUM-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A slew of agreements from NIDC: <\/strong>The National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) inked several related MoUs during the Aerospace Connect Forum in a bid to boost national industrial capabilities in line with Saudi\u2019s 2030 Vision, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/71793\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B5%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashraq Business<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreements include: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Localizing components making: <\/strong>An MoU was signed with local manufacturer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/aic-steel\/?originalSubdomain=sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AIC Steel<\/a> and Japan\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toho-titanium.co.jp\/en\/business\/timetal\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Toho<\/a> to localize the sponge titanium metal melting and pipe industry used in the MRO process, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/national-industrial-development-program_aetaesaesaeqaexabraedaeuaepaehaerabraepaesaefaeyaezaepaeu-activity-7299768177482227712-b-aX?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACYqwTIBgHbxmYBbybv2Ft9Z0HNjwtCXARc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Expand MRO support for airports: <\/strong>NIDC inked an agreement to cooperate with airport operator Cluster2 to develop specialized aircraft maintenance centers in the Kingdom, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/national-industrial-development-program_aetaesaesaeqaexabraedaeuaepaehaerabraepaesaefaeyaezaepaeu-activity-7299764450364956672-tgxw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACYqwTIBgHbxmYBbybv2Ft9Z0HNjwtCXARc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Localizing aircraft recycling:<\/strong> NIDC inked an MoU to cooperate with Saudi firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/airportsolutions.com.sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International Airport Solutions<\/a> to advance the level of connectivity with technical partners to localize aircraft recycling services and facilitate the necessary licenses for such operations, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/national-industrial-development-program_aetaesaesaeqaexabraedaeuaepaehaerabraepaesaefaeyaezaepaeu-activity-7299814347462119426-xKAr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACYqwTIBgHbxmYBbybv2Ft9Z0HNjwtCXARc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- 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href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/bid42zd-uae-italy-sign-three-investment-memoranda\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The agreements are part of the UAE\u2019s recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f81004ff-6104-4e6d-a8f4-fff86e84ff03\/uae-earmarks-investments-in-italy-for-data-centers-and-supply-chains\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 40 bn<\/a> investment pledge in Italy announced after UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapped his visit to Rome. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sustainable minerals development: <\/strong>A five-year MoU will drive collaboration in sustainable mining, covering exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, and workforce training. The agreement promotes responsible mineral sector governance and seeks to attract investment across the mineral value chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Data centers and AI expansion: <\/strong>The UAE and Italy will invest in green data centers \u2014 targeting up to 2 GW of capacity \u2014 and explore Virtual Data Embassies to strengthen cross-border data resilience. Leading companies MGX, G42, Khazna, and Eni will drive investment in cloud services, AI infrastructure, and talent development in high-performance computing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Earlier this week, Eni and Abu Dhabi\u2019s AI fund MGX and state AI firm G42 signed a letter of intent to develop blue-powered data centers with an initial 1 GW capacity in Italy. UAE\u2019s sovereign wealth fund ADQ also signed an agreement with Eni to develop a critical minerals supply chain.<\/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\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"84772\" 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=\"84772\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Trade<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/26\/egypt-is-in-talks-with-moroccan-authorities-to-release-egyptian-exports-held-up-at-ports\/\">\r\n                            Egypt is in talks with Moroccan authorities to release Egyptian exports held up at 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\/2025\/02\/26\/egypt-is-in-talks-with-moroccan-authorities-to-release-egyptian-exports-held-up-at-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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Ongoing talks between the delegation \u2014 representatives from the finance, industry, and investment ministries \u2014 and Moroccan officials show signs of a breakthrough, with Morocco releasing shipments of Egyptian dates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s happening? <\/strong>Nearly 150 containers loaded with ceramics, food products, and insulation materials are stuck at the ports for two weeks. Morocco\u2019s measure is intended to rebalance the two countries' trade relationship, which currently shows a trade surplus in Egypt's favor, said Ahmed Zaki, secretary-general of the Exporters Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>An attempt to strengthen Morocco\u2019s car exports? <\/strong>Zaki noted that weak demand in Egypt for Moroccan cars \u2014 Egypt\u2019s top import from the country, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-country\/mar\/partner\/egy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Observatory of Economic Complexity<\/a> \u2014 is also behind the blockage. Meanwhile, our source shot down the claim. \u201cNo Moroccan cars are held up in Egypt\u2019s ports,\u201d the source said, adding that banks are meeting importers\u2019 needs for USD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This isn\u2019t the first time Morocco has imposed barriers on Egyptian exports:<\/strong> Morocco halted the release of Egyptian air conditioners from its ports three years ago due to local component percentage issues, Zaki said. Morocco also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hespress.com\/103776-morocco-launches-investigation-into-anti-dumping-duties-on-egyptian-carpets.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">charges a 35% anti-dumping duty<\/a> on Egyptian carpets, a fee that was introduced in 2022 to protect Moroccan producers from what was perceived as unfair competition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Proceeding with caution:<\/strong> In response to the blockage, Egypt\u2019s General Organization for Export and Import Control has suspended the examination of new shipments destined for Morocco until further notice, according to an official decision seen by EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egyptian-Morocan trade at a glance: <\/strong>Trade between the two nations jumped 27% during the first 11 months of 2024, reaching around USD 973 mn, according to Capmas data seen by EnterpriseAM. Egyptian imports from Morocco almost doubled during the period, soaring 92% y-o-y to USD 42.1 mn during the 11-month period. 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The new service will have a capacity of 858 standard containers and will call at Jeddah Islamic Port, Turkey\u2019s Iskenderun Port, and Syria\u2019s Latakia Port.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade in numbers: <\/strong>Syria\u2019s exports to KSA increased at an annual rate of 14.1% from USD 106 mn in 2018 to USD 204 mn in 2023, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-country\/syr\/partner\/sau\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OEC<\/a> data. Similarly, KSA\u2019s exports to Syria increased at a 158% annual rate from USD 1 mn in 2018 to USD 116 mn in 2023. <\/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\">TRADE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Algeria<\/strong><strong>n <\/strong><strong>oil giant Sonatarch has broken ground on a new oil refinery with a 5 mn ton <\/strong><strong>annual capacity in Hassi Messaoud city<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SONATRACH\/posts\/pfbid027JPUpe2nTbqfJAcK5aEtsH1GyCUEN7rUm35EFT7SvKiJoJekivGV8hYLTVnkPLyjl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The project \u2014 developed in partnership with Spanish firm Tecnicas Reunidas and China\u2019s Sinopec \u2014 will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase slated to begin production in October 2027. The project aims to boost national production and storage capacity and reduce transportation costs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A major exporter:<\/strong> Algeria exported USD 5.7 bn worth of refined petroleum in 2023 and imported USD 141 mn worth during the same period, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-product\/refined-petroleum\/reporter\/dza\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OEC<\/a> data. 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The move is part of a US probe into China\u2019s increasing dominance in the global shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics industry, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/ustr-proposes-charging-chinese-ships-up-15-million-enter-us-ports-2025-02-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The USTR scheduled a public hearing to discuss the topic further on 24 March. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The US argument: <\/strong>The US indicated that China \u2014 whose share of global shipbuilding in tonnage terms <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/ustr-proposes-charging-chinese-ships-up-15-million-enter-us-ports-2025-02-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">surged from 5% in 1999 to over 50% in 2023<\/a> \u2014 is unfairly controlling certain sectors and fostering dependence, which further limits US commerce and limits competition, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ustr.gov\/about-us\/policy-offices\/press-office\/press-releases\/2025\/february\/ustr-seeks-public-comment-proposed-actions-section-301-investigation-chinas-targeting-maritime\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How much are we talking about? <\/strong>The proposed funds include port entrance fees of USD 1 mn per vessel owned by Chinese maritime transport operators, such as state-owned China Ocean Shipping. The US would also charge USD 1k per ton of a vessel\u2019s cargo capacity. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There is more: <\/strong>Non-Chinese operators with China-built ships would have to pay USD 1.5 mn per port entry, while those with more than 50% Chinese-built fleets would pay USD 1 mn per vessel entry regardless of its origin. For a Chinese fleet percentage of 25% to 50% it would amount to USD 750k and USD 500k if it\u2019s under 25%. A second wave of fees in similar amounts could be applicable to maritime operators with vessels on order from Chinese shipyards, if they are to be delivered within the next two years. <\/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>Japan\u2019s <\/strong><strong>ANA taps major aircraft manufacturers for record-breaking order<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Japan-based ANA Holdings is planning to place an order of up to 77 jets \u2014 its largest order yet \u2014 worth over USD 14 bn at catalog prices before any discounts, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/japans-ana-buy-least-77-aircraft-boeing-airbus-embraer-2025-02-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a company briefing. The potential order is made up of 68 firm orders and nine options, with delivery of the planes to be scheduled between 2028 and 2033. The airline is expected to uptake 18 787 wide-body jets and eight 737 Max jets from Boeing, 27 A321-neo-family narrowbodies from Airbus, and 15 E190-E2s from Embraer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About ANA Holdings:<\/strong> Japan\u2019s ANA Holdings operates cargo and passenger carrier All Nippon Airlines as well as low-cost carriers Peach Aviation and AirJapan. 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Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 March (Monday-Tu<\/span><span>esday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbus.com\/en\/airbus-summit-2025\" style=\"\">Airbus Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Toulouse, France.<\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 April (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conferenziaworld.com\/global-supply-chain-and-logistics-summit\/\" style=\"\">Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 April (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africasco.co.za\/\" style=\"\">Africa Supply Chain Optimization<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Johannesburg, South Africa  <\/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 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinemoney.com\/events-2-0-2\/2025-gulf-ship-finance-forum\" style=\"\">Gulf Ship Finance 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>14 April (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/cargois-forum\/\" style=\"\">CargoIS 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>15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/transport-middle-east-2025-2\/\" style=\"\">Transport Middle East Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Aqaba, Jordan.<\/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>15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-cargo-symposium\/\" style=\"\">IATA World Cargo Symposium<\/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>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>28 April-2 May: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranexpo.co\/\" style=\"\">7th Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tehran, Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <br \/><\/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 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/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>20-22 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JUNE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 June (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/agm\/agm-2025\/\" style=\"\">Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>2-4 June (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propakmena.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Propak MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-6 June (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cparityevent.com\/supply-chain-4-0-summit\/\" style=\"\">Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amsterdam, Netherlands.<\/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>11-13 June (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/key-notion.com\/sustainability-world-summit\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability World Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Frankfurt, Germany.<\/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>17-19 June (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tocevents-europe.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Terminal Operations Conference & Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rotterdam, Netherlands.<\/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 June (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmc.me\/\" style=\"\">East Med Maritime Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Athens, Greece.<\/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 June (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decarbonizingforum.com\/forum\/\" style=\"\">Decarbonizing Shipping Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hamburg, Germany.<\/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;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 July (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/asean-ports-and-logistics-2025\/\" style=\"\">ASEAN Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jakarta, Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 September (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routesonline.com\/events\/254\/routes-world-2025\/\" style=\"\">Routes World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hong Kong.<\/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>1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/saudi-maritime-congress\" 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>14-15 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsic.net\/welcome\/\" style=\"\">Investing in Africa Conference and Expo<\/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 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>3-6 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\" 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>4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/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=\"\">Air Cargo Forum<\/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>17-21 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairshow.aero\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Airshow<\/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\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> <br \/><\/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;\">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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