{"id":87413,"date":"2025-07-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=87413"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:02:07","slug":"lebanon-kuwait-and-qatars-non-oil-private-sectors-see-mixed-results-in-june","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/lebanon-kuwait-and-qatars-non-oil-private-sectors-see-mixed-results-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanon, Kuwait, and Qatar\u2019s non-oil private sectors see mixed results in June"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"87415\" 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=\"87415\">\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\/07\/08\/today-telecom-disruption-in-egypt-more-june-pmi-readings-roll-in\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Telecom disruption in Egypt + More June PMI readings roll in                        <\/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\/07\/08\/today-telecom-disruption-in-egypt-more-june-pmi-readings-roll-in\/\" 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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In Egypt, a fire broke out in the Ramses telecoms data center yesterday disrupting mobile service, internet connectivity, and banking services across the country. We\u2019ll have more on this story in the news well below, but first, an update from Trump tariff land\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE <\/strong><strong>BIG LOGISTICS STORY- Brics in Trump\u2019s crosshairs: <\/strong>US President Donald Trump has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-07\/trump-threatens-new-10-tariffs-on-anti-american-brics-nations?srnd=phx-economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">threatened an additional<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-07\/trump-threatens-new-10-tariffs-on-anti-american-brics-nations?srnd=phx-economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">10% tariff<\/a> on nations affiliated with the Brics bloc in response to what he <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114809574296066307\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> were the coalition\u2019s \u201canti-American\u201d policies. The threat comes after the bloc indirectly slammed the US protectionist trade policies, describing them as \u201cinconsistent\u201d with the World Trade Organization, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/brics-summit-brazil-2025-lula-ee830be326e295fed787032abf43d59a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in a statement<\/a> that came out from the bloc\u2019s Rio De Janeiro summit on Sunday. Meanwhile, Brazil \u2014 one of Brics\u2019 top members \u2014 and Washington are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-06\/us-brazil-try-to-seal-tariff-deal-before-trump-s-deadline-uol?srnd=phx-economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to resume tariff negotiations<\/a> this week after discussions stalled last week over a Brazilian proposal to trim some of the US tariffs. Egypt, the UAE, and Iran are all members of the bloc. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This story grabbed a lot of attention in the press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/leaders-growing-brics-group-gather-rio-summit-2025-07-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/brics-summit-brazil-2025-lula-ee830be326e295fed787032abf43d59a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/93398b2a-fd6e-4389-b85b-74a709726738\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-07-07-2025\/card\/6LQPP58OwCwc1zKbp8Uj\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-07\/trump-threatens-new-10-tariffs-on-anti-american-brics-nations?srnd=phx-economics-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2025\/07\/06\/trump-tariffs-deadline-bessent-negotiations\/d01eeb76-5a94-11f0-a293-d4cc0ca28e5a_story.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/07\/07\/trump-says-countries-aligning-with-brics-bloc-will-face-extra-tariff.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/07\/07\/us\/politics\/trump-brics-nations-tariffs.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong><strong>US pushes baseline tariff deadline: <\/strong>Negotiators hoping to finalize a trade agreement with the US will now have an extra three weeks to hammer out their agreements after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f2646711-13d6-411f-83c2-9003830104d8\/today:-egypt-greenlights-rail-production-project-%2B-bahrain-secures-loan-for-road-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">universal baseline tariffs<\/a> will be rolled out on 1 August \u2014 instead of the previous <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c1257981-20f0-4669-b649-aebf6d1485b2\/today:-rj-secures-a-usd-250-mn-loan-%2B-asyad-expands-fleet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">9 July deadline<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What now? <\/strong>Countries that have already secured agreements with the US will still see the negotiated duties drop on 9 July, whereas other countries will be up against Liberation Day rates if they fail to reach an agreement by 1 August. Tariff letters are being delivered from Monday to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-make-several-trade-announcements-next-48-hours-treasury-secretary-says-2025-07-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday<\/a>, while trade agreements will be announced till the deadline. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The run before the [tariff] cliff: <\/strong>The US has been reportedly working to finalize a number of bilateral trade agreements ahead of the initial 9 July tariff deadline, but talks for some 10-12 agreements \u2014 out of 18 currently under negotiation \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4b283299-f9e6-4460-acc4-105871e5dd11\/today:-mubadala-to-acquire-30%2525-stake-in-loscam-int%25e2%2580%2599l-%2B-saudi%25e2%2580%2599s-new-logistics-ready-smart-food-city\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">could linger<\/a> until Labor Day in September before they are finalized, Bessent noted late last month. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This story got moderate ink in the int\u2019l press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-06\/lutnick-says-trump-s-tariffs-will-take-effect-on-august-1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/jul\/06\/trump-tariff-delay\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/americas\/20250707-us-tariffs-trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">France 24<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-says-tariffs-take-effect-august-1-2025-07-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/07\/06\/stock-market-today-live-updates.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC News<\/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><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- Telecom meltdown in Egypt: <\/strong>A fire at the Ramses telecoms data center disrupted mobile service, internet connectivity, and banking services across Egypt yesterday causing \u201climited\u201d flight delays, according to a Cabinet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0inXaxP55JcvuKjdK7HLrkqZJfTLJFmWPzeLLvmkJCDxzdguCSpgxumYPt8zJJaLpl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Operations have since returned to normal at Cairo International Airport, with all passenger terminals operating normally and all flights that had been affected by the outage taking off, the ministry said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=1155281053303617&id=100064651991477&rdid=410XreXBSAS4YqzO#\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">this morning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We still don\u2019t know the full impact on other transportation and logistics services.<\/strong> Some reports suggested that the ticketing system in rail and subway ticketing systems were reportedly impacted, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elwatannews.com\/news\/details\/8099188#goog_rewarded\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">El Watan<\/a> reports, but no details have emerged on freight and shipping disruptions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Two floors of the data center affected by the fire housed technical<\/strong><strong> equipment connecting many Telecom Egypt services<\/strong>, National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) official Mohamed Ibrahim said in a televised appearance on Amr Adib\u2019s El Hekaya last night (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=766944918992115\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 6:35<\/a>). \u201cThere are other telecoms data centers of similar size and importance capable of performing the one in Ramses\u2019 role, and we\u2019ve already started shifting all traffic and lines to alternative centers to gradually restore services,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where things stand:<\/strong> Broadband services have been moved entirely to El Rawda, NTRA said. The most recent update from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/netblocks\/status\/1942348014170845309\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Netblocks<\/a>, which tracks global internet connectivity, suggests that connectivity levels across the country are at \u201c44% of ordinary levels,\u201d falling from an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/netblocks\/status\/1942282495786987550\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier report<\/a> that connectivity was at 62% of ordinary levels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The fire received coverage in <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/africa\/blaze-cairo-telecoms-building-contained-2025-07-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a><\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-07\/cairo-building-fire-disrupts-some-telecom-services-across-egypt?srnd=all\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong><strong>, and<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/video\/fire-crews-battle-the-flames-as-a-blaze-engulfs-a-telecom-company-building-in-cairo-c3bc08b3504e4402b8f421e4a59cccfd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">  <strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Twenty-two people onboard a commercial vessel have been rescued by an AD <\/strong><strong>Ports-operated ship following a distress call<\/strong>, after it came under attack by the Houthis in the Red Sea, UAE\u2019s state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkkaqcs-uae-rescues-crew-british-ship-attacked-red-sea\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The vessel \u2014 Magic Seas \u2014 was attacked by gunfire, rockets, and explosive-laden remote-controlled boats, and the Houthis claimed it had sunk following the attack, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/ship-risk-sinking-after-first-houthi-red-sea-attack-this-year-2025-07-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The incident marks the return of Houthi attacks on ships in the maritime passageway after a period of calm<\/strong>, and it comes just hours after the Israeli military <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-military-says-it-will-strike-yemeni-ports-issues-evacuation-warning-2025-07-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched strikes<\/a> on three Yemeni ports \u2014 Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif ports \u2014 in retaliation to missiles fired at Israel from Yemen. Israel also attacked the Galaxy Leader ship in Ras Isa port and Ras Qantib power plant. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We were on our toes:<\/strong> Israel threatened the Iran-backed group last month with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a1ace019-801b-4c05-ae41-2e09db846e37\/today:-agility-secures-new-loan-%2B-dubai%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-privately-owned-logistics-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">naval and air blockade<\/a> if attacks were to continue \u2014 after it pushed for an evacuation of the Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Egypt is looking to increase its imports of Israeli gas by 200 mcf\/d to meet rising summer <\/strong><strong>demand<\/strong>, a government source told EnterpriseAM. Though an agreement is in place to boost supplies to both Egypt and Jordan, flows remain at their usual seasonal level of 800\u2013850 mcf\/d due to high domestic consumption in Israel. Talks are expected to resume soon to activate the agreed increase, especially as Egypt works to strengthen its regasification infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Egypt has secured gas supplies to all sectors through four floating storage and regasification units this summer with a combined capacity of 2.7 bcf\/d, the Oil Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5c508085-a544-43ed-9a8b-2a5b754e5757\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">confirmed<\/a> earlier this week. A fifth unit \u2014 to be shared with Jordan through the Arab Gas Pipeline \u2014 is also currently en route to Aqaba Port in Jordan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>  <strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Oman <\/strong><strong>breaks ground on OMR 47 mn Izki-Nizwa road project:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Ministry (MTCIT) has begun construction work on the 32 km-long Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1173026\/oman\/transport\/work-begins-on-the-izki-nizwa-dual-carriageway-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Observer<\/a> reports. The project will start from the Southern Qarout roundabout in the Wilayat of Izki and end in the Wilayat of Nizwa\u2019s Farq area. The construction will also include 3 km of service roads. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The MTCIT awarded the project\u2019s construction contract to Galfar Engineering and Construction back in October. The project is set to see the addition of a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7828dc19-c482-43c4-99c5-a1ee1382773b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1.2 km dualized road<\/a> to connect the project to Sanaw Bridge on Thuwayni, a vehicle underpass, and another 0.9 km road leading to Jabal Al Akhdar. It will also include installing 10 roundabouts and vehicle underpasses. <\/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- Oil prices went down this morning amid market uncertainty over the impact of the <\/strong><strong>US\u2019s latest tariff plans and Opec+\u2019s production hike for August,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-ease-traders-assess-us-tariffs-opec-output-hike-2025-07-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures dropped USD 0.22 to USD 69.36 a barrel by 03.30 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures dipped by USD 0.27 to trade at USD 67.66 a barrel. The morning rate drop came after prices rallied by about 2% in an earlier session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs is predicting that eight Opec+ members will increase oil production quotas by 550k <\/strong><strong>bbl \/ d in September<\/strong>, completing the reversal of the 2.2 mn bbl \/ d voluntary cuts, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/goldman-sachs-expects-opec-members-increase-oil-production-by-550000-bpd-2025-07-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a note from the bank. The move would bring the group\u2019s production to some 33 mn bbl \/ d by September. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bank kept its Brent crude forecast unchanged at USD 59 \/ bbl for 4Q this year and <\/strong><strong>USD 56 \/ bbl for next year. <\/strong>The forecast reflects a balancing act between lower-than-expected supply from producers like Russia and shrinking spare capacity \u2014 both supportive of prices \u2014 against downside pressures from a potential rollback of the 1.65 mn bbl \/ d Opec+ post-pandemic cuts and a 30% probability of a US recession. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Goldman also flagged upside risks to demand<\/strong>, projecting global oil consumption to increase by 600k bbl \/ d this year and by 1 mn bbl \/ d next year. Key drivers include strong demand from China, sustained global economic momentum, and further depreciation of the greenback. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Opec+ agreed to raise production by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5c508085-a544-43ed-9a8b-2a5b754e5757\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">548k bbl \/ d in August<\/a>, accelerating its plan to return supply to the market and exceeding analyst expectations<\/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>Oman\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Shinas <\/strong><strong>Port in North Al Batinah handled roughly 361k tons of goods in 1H 2025<\/strong>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omannews.gov.om\/topics\/en\/139\/show\/123186\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman News Agency<\/a> reports, citing the port\u2019s Executive Director Khatir Al Ma\u2019amari. 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Both Qatar and Kuwait successfully stayed in the positive territories, albeit Kuwait saw a dip in the growth rate, while Lebanon remained in the contraction territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The all-important 50.0 mark is the threshold separating contraction from growth. Anything above 50 denotes expansion, while anything below indicates contraction.<\/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\">KUWAIT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil activity in Kuwait saw a slight slowdown in June<\/strong>, yet \u201cstill signalling a solid monthly<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">improvement in business conditions\u201d for the month, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/419.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">S&P Global\u2019s PMI (pdf)<\/a>. Kuwait\u2019s headline reading fell to 53.1 in June from 53.9 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4f4c07f4-c7a8-4589-93fd-e75247fc2fdd\/how-egypt,-ksa,-kuwait-and-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sector-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>. While Kuwait\u2019s PMI June reading puts the country above the 50.0 mark for healthy growth for its tenth consecutive month, it is still below April\u2019s 54.2 reading \u2014 the highest headline figure for the nation in over five months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New orders continued to expand at a marked pace at the end of 2Q 2025<\/strong>, leading to a record increase in employment as companies worked to manage their workloads, according to the report. Firms also saw their output increase, though the rates of expansion in both new orders and output eased. Total new business got a boost from a series record increase in new export orders, the report noted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Input costs accelerated in June,<\/strong> meaning that firms increased selling prices for the fourth consecutive month. This led to the fastest pace of output price inflation in a year, despite efforts to price competitively, the report added. \"Sustained rises in workloads and increasing confidence for the year ahead have been good news for the Kuwaiti labour market, with companies looking to take on additional staff to keep on top of orders,\u201d S&P Global\u2019s Andrew Harker stated in the report. \u201cThat said, even a series record rise in employment in June wasn't enough to prevent a further build-up of outstanding business, suggesting further capacity enhancements may be needed in the months ahead,\u201d Harker added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price cuts boost non-oil business growth, confidence surges:<\/strong> \u201cPrice discounting and improved marketing strategies are expected to help lead to further increases in non-oil business activity over the next 12 months,\u201d the report read, noting that \u201cbusiness confidence strengthened for the second month running and was the highest since May 2024.\u201d<\/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\">QATAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil activity in Qatar continued its positive trend in June<\/strong>, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/420.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the S&P Global PMI (pdf)<\/a> remaining above the no-change mark of 50.0 for the eighteenth consecutive month. Qatar\u2019s headline reading increased to 52.0 in June from 50.8 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4f4c07f4-c7a8-4589-93fd-e75247fc2fdd\/how-egypt,-ksa,-kuwait-and%253cmark%253e-qatar%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sector-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>, indicating the strongest overall rate of growth since March. This expansion was bolstered by a further rapid increase in hiring <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">and renewed growth in activity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The decline in new orders and input stocks as well as faster suppliers' delivery times w<\/strong><strong>eighed on overall business conditions<\/strong>, according to the report. \u201cGrowth remained modest overall, however, as the PMI has not beaten its long-run average of 52.2 so far this year. This can mainly be attributed to intermittent and muted growth of output and new orders, with the non-energy sector not registering concurrent growth in these two indicators since December 2024,\u201d S&P Global\u2019s Trevor Balchin said in the report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Employment saw one of its strongest increases in the eight-year survey history<\/strong>, which is partly attributed to \u201cefforts to address a faster build-up in outstanding work,\u201d the report noted. Qatari firms also continued to increase wages and salaries at a marked pace in June. This \u201congoing hiring was corroborated by another rise in outstanding business in June, and at the fastest rate since last October,\u201d Balchin said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Firms maintain an optimistic outlook: <\/strong>\u201cCompanies in the non-energy private sector remained optimistic regarding the 12-month outlook for activity in June. Confidence was linked to economic development in sectors including real estate, construction and industry, and to growth of the expat population, international investment and tourism. Sentiment moderated since May, however, and was below the long-run survey average since 2017,\u201d the report read.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gulf non-oil sectors conclude 2Q 2025 robustly, but headwinds loom:<\/strong> The Gulf\u2019s non-oil sectors wrapped the 2Q 2025 with strong performance, despite the coinciding regional escalation between Iran and Israel. However, signs pointing to a softening of activity ahead. \u201cTensions have since eased, but there may be a lingering drag on activity due to security fears which, coupled with oil prices back below $70pb reducing the scope for fiscal support, means that non-oil GDP growth is likely to soften in the coming quarters,\u201d Capital Economics\u2019 James Swanston wrote in a research note seen by EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait are set to maintain fiscal policy supportive<\/strong>, thanks to their strong balance sheets, Swanston noted. In contrast, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain face an upcoming period of fiscal consolidation, which is expected to cause non-oil growth to slow, Swanston added.<\/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\">OVER IN LEBANON-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lebanese<\/strong><strong> non-energy private sector remained in the contraction area in June<\/strong>, yet the pace of decline eased slightly from May, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/421.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Blominvest Bank\u2019s Lebanon PMI (pdf)<\/a>. The nation\u2019s headline figure registered 49.2 in June, an uptick from 48.9 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/07b7e75c-f548-48cc-b09c-31fcce38e6f8\/how-the-uae-and%253cmark%253e-lebanon%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sectors-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>. Despite the slight increase, it remains below the 50.0 no-change mark for the fourth consecutive month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New orders continued to fall in June<\/strong>, \u201cwith the rate of reduction consistent with the average trend observed during 2Q 2025, the report noted. This decline was attributed to security risks in the region on the back of the conflict between Israel and Iran. Export sales also saw a moderate decrease, yet not as sharp as it was in May. \u201cThe escalation of the war between Iran and Israel resulted in weaker customer sales and client cancellations, leading to a drop in business activity,\u201d Blominvest Bank\u2019s Fadi Osseiran wrote in the report. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Input cost pressures intensified once more in June<\/strong>, which was largely attributed to higher prices paid for purchased inputs, the report noted. \u201cPurchase prices incurred by companies surged at the fastest pace in eight months, and these increases were passed to their clients,\u201d Osseiran stated, adding that \u201cwhat is unfortunate is the sharp drop in the Future Output Index, revealing pessimism at private sector companies regarding future outlook, as 53% of respondents expect activity levels to diminish in the upcoming 12 months.\u201d<\/p>\n<p 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has-post-thumbnail hentry category-macro-picture tag-china tag-india tag-the-macro-picture tag-trade tag-turkey tag-uae tag-us wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/7\/.5c290439-7378-4158-aa6a-266e8e141b27.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Volatile global trade regimes could be a boon for UAE: <\/strong>Global trade tensions, fueled by rising protectionism, are set to fuel the UAE\u2019s push for more comprehensive trade agreements with trading partners. These agreements are more than ink on paper, they signify the UAE\u2019s strategic push to cement its strategy and role as an indispensable and resilient trade and re-export hub amid global uncertainty, several sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/analysis\/trade\/2025\/07\/trump-tariffs-could-add-fuel-to-uae-free-trade-push\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arabian Gulf Business Insight<\/a> last week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s hot CEPA season: <\/strong>The UAE has polished off talks on 27 CEPAs. Around eight of them are already in effect, including with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a1c1b721-c66a-4257-a7cf-1ec24858534e\/today:-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-cepas-with-turkey,-indonesia-now-in-effect-%2B-iraq-inaugurates-safwan-border-crossing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/37bfdfd2-e58e-4d20-8927-a5f4e61d9859\/uae,-india-eye-new-virtual-trade-corridor-%2B-ksa,-india-to-build-clean-energy-supply-chain.-plus:-more-from-iran,-algeria,-tunisia,-and-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a1c1b721-c66a-4257-a7cf-1ec24858534e\/today:-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-cepas-with-turkey,-indonesia-now-in-effect-%2B-iraq-inaugurates-safwan-border-crossing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a>. The UAE also has 14 CEPAs inked and awaiting ratification \u2014 including with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2db86fc9-8ee2-4cbd-8058-d97f8adb2f48\/uae-and-vietnam-to-ink%253cmark%253e-cepa%253c%2Fmark%253e-agreement-by-end-of-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1a2d8a64-fc2e-4d49-b85d-7b90350f6c82\/uae-%2B-south-korea-finalize%253cmark%253e-cepa%253c%2Fmark%253e-agreement,-sign-transport-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">South Korea<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/87b99194-1dbb-4133-9d42-916efb6badd3\/uae-and%253cmark%253e-australia%253c%2Fmark%253e-finalize-the-terms-of-cepa-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e17dca07-58db-4e85-825f-c84710ca82ad\/the-uae-and-central-african-republic-ink-a%253cmark%253e-cepa%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Central African Republic<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b217415-4e9e-4bb9-8d30-f3dddbebc928\/uae-and-chile-sign%253cmark%253e-cepa%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-bolster-trade-relations\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Chile<\/a>, while others are still on the negotiation table.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The drivers: <\/strong>Uncertain global trade environments are expected to incentivize countries to lock down freetrade agreements with the UAE to act as a \u201cbuffer against disruptions\u201d and ensure stability, US-based Terner Consulting geopolitical analyst Steven Terner noted. With the UAE already functioning as a gateway of trade between several key markets, such agreements would \u201c[allow] countries to route export to the UAE\u2019s wide entire network\u201d of freetrade partners, Gordon said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s network of CEPAs offers access to markets with some 2.5 bn individuals<\/strong>, positioning the Gulf country a highly attractive destination for multinational companies to invest in the UAE as a global sales hub, London-based Albright Stonebridge Group associate partner Ben Gordon told the news outlet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s active CEPAs added around AED 135 bn to non-oil trade<\/strong>, which increased 42% y-o-y in 2024. Emirati foreign trade also rose 14.6% y-o-y in 2024 \u2014 well above the global average of 2%, Emirati state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/bi1strc-uaes-foreign-trade-hit-all-time-high-aed3-trillion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported, citing government data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s CEPA with India, Turkey are case in point:<\/strong> Non-oil trade between India and the UAE has surged 20% since the UAE-India trade agreement came into effect in 2022, Terner said. The UAE\u2019s exports to India rose 75% by the end of 2024, he added. Since signing a CEPA with Turkey and Indonesia in 2023, Emirati trade with both countries has soared \u2014 with Turkey up 11% and Indonesia up 15%, Terner said.<\/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 UAE is forecast to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/031e5070-3777-41b8-a999-7f6add7efe82\/updates-on-trade,-and-logistics-handling-from-uae,--oman,-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ink a CEPA<\/a> with South America\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/60c104fb-5036-4ed3-b4b0-3c40bc0e4b0c\/this-morning:-amman-stock-exchange-joins-tabadul-%2B-uae-%253cmark%253emercosur%253c%2Fmark%253e-trade-agreement-in-2025%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercosur bloc<\/a> \u2014 featuring Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia \u2014 by end-2025. The nation is also finalizing several local agreements with Egypt, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8e4a498f-b59f-4ddc-91a1-b12ba854db4a\/uae-mediates-another-exchange-of-war-captives-between-russia-and-ukraine-%2B-kickstarts-talks-for-an-economic-partnership-with-tunisia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tunisia<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/221d6e95-a306-4432-b990-a0e8ee24e87f\/dp-world-secures-syria%25e2%2580%2599s-tartus-terminal-concession-after-us-pledge-to-lift-sanctions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Syria<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/868f5385-408a-42ae-a89f-2d49b4c994e1\/uae-and-ukraine-ink-an-economic-partnership-to-remove-customs-on-most-traded-goods\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ukraine<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7a3d8c8a-0144-40cc-a850-bce48907ea67\/uae-finalizes-trade-talks-with-eurasian-economic-union\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Eurasian Economic Union<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/bdc0391a-4132-41fa-80a3-2f82bb46cf91\/eu,-uae-begin-bilateral-trade-talks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the EU<\/a>, and  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ee13db3a-ee4d-434a-ba78-12c92bb1fdff\/uae-%2B-malaysia-ink-mou-to-develop-multipurpose-terminal-at-began-datuk-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysia<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The question of China<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The UAE is carrying out a balancing act in which \u201cthey maintain a close economic and diplomatic relationship with China but they don\u2019t attract too much ire from President Trump,\u201d AGBI reports, quoting Tulane University assistant professor Andrew Leber as saying. 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The vessels in question may belong to Qatar Navigation (Milaha) and are valued at USD 127 mn, according to unconfirmed reports by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimegateway.com\/shipping-corp-buys-two-vlgcs-for-127-million\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maritime Gateway<\/a>. Each carrier has a carrying capacity of 82k cbm, the news outlet adds. <\/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\">ZONES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Opaz <\/strong><strong>secures Ezad development agreements:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Freezone (Opaz) has inked seven agreements and MoUs to upgrade the Economic Zone at Al Dhahira (Ezad), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/omanopaz\/posts\/pfbid02U4HXBtdnAcge4jH4iCiEndRH6WZ4Ki1HRqzePkWLRAjAZipHhwZG5Jge5YTpkuwAl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Notable agreements:<\/strong> A OMR 22.3 mn construction contract was awarded to an Omani-Saudi consortium \u2014 which includes Circa, Pladco, and Gonk \u2014 to establish main roads and a surface water drainage system within Ezad, with a 24-month implementation period. Opaz also inked an MoU with Sohar International Bank to cooperate on economic solutions to financially restructure current and future projects for the zone. The MoU will allow the bank to expedite operations such as registration for investors looking to invest in Opaz. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> The Saudi Fund for Development inked a SAR 1.2 bn (c. USD 319.9 mn) agreement <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\">back in 2023<\/a> to finance the construction of Ezad\u2019s infrastructure. The first phase of the zone will cover 20 sq km and is expected to boost trade with Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DEBT WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fitch <\/strong><strong>Ratings has affirmed OQ\u2019s long-term issuer default rating at BB+<\/strong> \u2014 maintaining the firm\u2019s positive outlook, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchratings.com\/research\/corporate-finance\/fitch-affirms-oq-saoc-at-bb-outlook-positive-03-07-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published last week. The assessment is linked to Oman\u2019s sovereign rating as the company is solely owned by the Oman Investment Authority. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale:<\/strong> Strong oversight by the Omani government partially accounts for the rating, along with the absence of any privatization plans. Continuous backing by the government \u2014 in the form of equity injections and asset transfers \u2014 shows a strong precedent of support, the statement read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Brazil\u2019s Embraer CEO: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Brazilian aerospace firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/embraer.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Embraer<\/a> \u2019s CEO Francisco Gomes Neto in Rio de Janeiro, on the sidelines of the Brics summit, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkkapk3-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-meets-ceo-brazilian\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The two discussed ways to improve research and development initiatives in aviation technology, as well as technical collaboration on aircraft maintenance. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LAST MILE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE-based smart package delivery company <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redboxsa.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">RedBox<\/a><\/strong><strong> plans to expand its network of <\/strong><strong>smart lockers and pickup counters from 1.8k to 3k by year-end<\/strong>, with a longer-term goal of reaching 10k across the region in five years, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/redbox-celebrates-10-million-deliveries-and-unveils-ambitious-expansion-plans-across-saudi-arabia-and-beyond-vvvyc5rk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The company also plans to double its current shipment volume of 10 mn parcels within three years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About RedBox:<\/strong> Founded in 2019, the company provides smart delivery solutions across 81 cities, including 35 new cities added this year alone. 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An undisclosed volume of LNG departed the Kitimat LNG plant \u2014 in which Petronas has a 25% stake \u2014 heading to Japan aboard the 174k cm Puteri Sejinjang LNG vessel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Latest from Petronas:<\/strong> Petronas was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f2646711-13d6-411f-83c2-9003830104d8\/today:-egypt-greenlights-rail-production-project-%2B-bahrain-secures-loan-for-road-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to plug some<\/a> USD 300 mn alongside Shell in ongoing drilling operations in Egypt\u2019s West Delta Deep Marine concession earlier this year. This followed the company\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8e879c47-4ccd-46a3-b64f-147dd614517c\/adnoc-%2B%253cmark%253e-petronas%253c%2Fmark%253e-finalize-15-year-spa-for-1-mn-tonnes-of-lng\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">15-year sales and purchase agreement<\/a> with the UAE\u2019s Adnoc late last year, which will supply the Malaysian company with 1 mn tons of LNG annually from Adnoc\u2019s LNG project in Al Ruwais.<\/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>MET<\/strong> <strong>amps up its gas storage portfolio<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Swiss energy firm MET Group wholly acquired German natural gas storage operator KGE at an undisclosed figure, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/group.met.com\/en\/media\/press-releases\/met-group-acquires-kge-gas-storage-company-in-germany\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The move has bolstered MET\u2019s gas storage capacity by 2 TWh across three German facilities. KGE operates a gas cavern storage facility with a 179 mn cmt capacity, which is linked to the Trading Hub Europe market zone. <\/p>\n<p><strong>About MET:<\/strong> Situated in Switzerland, MET Group has presence in over 17 countries through its several subsidiaries, boasts 32 national gas markets, and has 44 international trading hubs. Its portfolio primarily consists of operating green as well as flexible net total trade volume of natural gas amounted to 140 BCM in 2024.<\/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\/lng\/\">LNG<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 July (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/intermodal-africa-2025-mozambique\/\" style=\"\">Intermodal Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Beira, Mozambique. <\/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>1-3 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/transport-middle-east-2025\/\" style=\"\">Transport Middle East 2025<\/a><\/span><span>, Salalah, Oman. <\/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>3-4 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smic.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference<\/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>4-10 September (Thursday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2025.iatf.africa\/newfront\" style=\"\">Intra-African Trade Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Algiers, Algeria.<\/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>7-10 September (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/comexglobalex?lang=en\" style=\"\">Comex Global Technology Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Muscat, Oman. <\/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>25 September (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/About\/Events\/Pages\/World-Maritime-theme-2025.aspx\" style=\"\">World Maritime Day<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 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>30 September - 2 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grtiec.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Rail Transport Infrastructure 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 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>The International Maritime Organization (IMO) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/PressBriefings\/pages\/IMO-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx\" style=\"\">is set to formally adopt the Net-zero Framework<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> this month, stipulating new fuel standards for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.  <\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemtechforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global EV & Mobility Technology (GEMTECH) Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/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 - 17 October (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.imo.org\/localresources\/en\/MediaCentre\/MeetingSummaries\/Documents\/PROG-133%20-%20Programme%20Of%20Meetings%20For%202025%20(Secretariat).pdf\" style=\"\">The Marine Environment Protection Committee\u2019s second extraordinary session<\/a><\/span><span>, 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>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>28-30 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/borneo-international-maritime-week-2025\/\" style=\"\">Borneo International Maritime Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sarawak, 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 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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/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>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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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>28-30 April (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/portugal26\/\" style=\"\">Mediterranean Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Porto, Portugal.<\/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 June (Wednesday-Friday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aircargoweek.com\/events\/transport-logistic-air-cargo-china-2026\/\" style=\"\">Transport Logistic & Air Cargo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Shanghai, China.<\/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 July (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/asean-2026\/\" style=\"\">Asean Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Kuala Lumpur, 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>17-19 November (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/intermodal-africa-2026-angola\/\" style=\"\">Intermodal Africa 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Luanda, Angola.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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