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SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Milaha unveils new<\/strong> multimodal service connecting India and China to the region:<\/strong>Doha-based maritime and logistics outfit Milaha is launching a new sea-land and sea-air door-to-door service for shipments from China and the Indian subcontinent to KSA and Jordan, with transshipment via UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali Port, according to a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Asyad Shipping to add two LNG carriers to its fleet by 2026<\/strong>:<\/strong> Omani national shipping firm Asyad subsidiary Asyad Shipping<\/a> inked an agreement with Oman LNG for a long-term charter of two LNG carriers, Splash<\/a> reports. Asyad will be chartering two 174k cu meter new builds from South Korean ship manufacturer Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries<\/a>, for delivery by June 2026. <\/p>\n

Red Sea Gateway Terminal + Tunisia\u2019s OMMP ink MoU<\/strong> to expand cooperation:<\/strong> Tunisia\u2019s Office of Merchant Marine and Port (OMMP) and Saudi company Red Sea Gateway Terminal have signed an MoU to exchange data and expertise in commercial port development, according to a statement<\/a>. The agreement also seeks to expand investment in ports and specialized logistics zones. <\/p>\n

Tunisia has been making moves to modernize its ports: <\/strong>The OMMP ordered in November six azimuth stern drive tug boats to enhance its ship handling and towing capacity, according to a statement<\/a>. The order is being fulfilled by Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine.<\/p>\n

AVIATION-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran has unveiled<\/strong> its first passenger aircraft manufacturing facility<\/strong>, PressTV<\/a> reported, citing an announcement by head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization Mohammad Mohammadi-Bakhsh. The facility will manufacture Iran\u2019s first passenger jet, dubbed Simorgh, Mohammadi-Bakhsh said. Iran\u2019s aviation industry has been in a tough spot for years, as Western sanctions have curtailed the sector\u2019s abilities to acquire new aircraft and spare parts. <\/p>\n

INFRASTRUCTURE- <\/strong><\/p>\n

Oman inks agreement <\/strong>for Dibba-Khasab-Lima road link:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Transport, Communications and Information Technology Ministry inked an agreement for the design and implementation of the Dibba-Khasab-Lima Road link project, the ministry said in a statement<\/a>, without specifying who was awarded the contract. The project plans to develop 11 bridges and 350 container points along the road, which will have 14 meter lanes going in each direction.<\/p>\n

ZONES-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madayn inaugurates projects at Al Mazunah Freezone<\/strong>:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates, Madayn<\/a>, launched two RO 9.5 mn projects at Al Mazunah freezone, ONA<\/a> reports. The projects include an advanced security and surveillance system to protect transported goods, a system to monitor truck movements, and a building dedicated to truck driver rest facilities. They also include a road network, a sewage drainage system, water supply networks, and fire extinguishing systems.<\/p>\n

AND- The company acquired a global code to designate the Mazunah dry port a final destination for incoming and outgoing goods<\/strong>, ONA adds.<\/p>\n

TRADE-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Algeria has joined the<\/strong> Guided Trade without Customs Barriers Initiative as part of its accession into <\/strong>AfCFTA<\/a><\/strong>, in efforts to advance their commitment to enhancing pan-African trade, Algerian Trade Minister Tayeb Zitouni said, according to Algeria Press Service<\/a>. <\/p>\n

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-<\/strong><\/p>\n