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AVIATION-<\/p>\n

Kuwait\u2019s <\/strong>Civil Aviation Authority<\/a><\/strong> has inked an agreement with German company <\/strong>Leonardo<\/a><\/strong>to carry out three projects at Kuwait International Airport<\/strong>, Kuwait News Agency<\/a> reports. The projects, with a combined cost of USD 26 mn, involve providing training, warranty, maintenance, and technical support services at the airport. The projects also include supplying the airport with a weather data system to boost air navigation safety.<\/p>\n

X2E is diversifying its fuel value chain:<\/strong> Omani-British green energy venture X2E<\/a> is set to invest USD 1.6 bn into alternative fuel projects over the next two years, Founder and CEO John Jones told Zawya Projects<\/a> in an interview last week. The company plans to initiate projects for the production of biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and Camelina oil.<\/p>\n

What is Camelina oil?<\/strong> A newcomer to the alternative fuel scene, camelina oil<\/a> is now being considered for use in biodiesel and jet fuel production after studies found it releases fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than other feedstock crops. The oil produces 40% to 60% less emissions than petroleum diesel and the plant has a relatively short growing season and a higher tolerance to cold, arid conditions.<\/p>\n

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DATA CENTERS-<\/p>\n

MIS to increase capacity of two data centers in Dammam for SAR 155.4 bn: <\/strong>Saudi IT integrator Al Moammar Information Systems<\/a> (MIS) has signed an agreement with financial service provider Saudi Fransi Capital<\/a> to increase the capacity of two of its data centers in Dammam, Saudi Arabia for SAR 155.4 bn, according to a disclosure statement<\/a> on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) yesterday. MIS will develop, design, and manage facilities for some six data centers on behalf of the Kingdoms Private Investment Fund (PIF), according to the statement.<\/p>\n

Khazna launches 31.8 MW data center in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Khazna Data Centers<\/a> has inaugurated a data center for AI development in Abu Dhabi\u2019s Masdar City, featuring an IT load capacity of 31.8 MW, according to a company statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Etisalat& + Telecom Egypt + Telin to connect region with <\/strong>Intra Asia + India:<\/strong> Carrier services Telecom Egypt, Telin Indonesia, Etisalat&, and an unnamed Indian operator have signed an MoU to form a consortium to implement the ICE IV Project to develop a data center to data center system connecting the Middle East, Intra Asia, and India, according to a press release<\/a> on Wednesday. The group will deploy open cables and subsea ROADMs to link Oman, Egypt, the UAE, India, Singapore, and Indonesia over 11k km.<\/p>\n

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SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n

QatarEnergy<\/a><\/strong> has tapped<\/strong> Qatar\u2019s shipping and maritime company<\/strong>Nakilat<\/a><\/strong> to own and <\/strong>operate up to 25 conventional LNG <\/strong>vessels<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a>. Nakilat will assume the ownership and operation of the ships through Time Charter Parties (TCP) with Qatar Energy affiliates. This marks the first award in the second phase of QatarEnergy\u2019s LNG Fleet Expansion Project<\/a> as part of a plan to expand its fleet to 100 vessels, CEO of QatarEnergy Sherida Al-Kaabi said in the statement.<\/p>\n

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E-COMMERCE- <\/p>\n

Emirates Post + Qatar Post ink e-commerce agreement: <\/strong>Emirates Post and Qatar Post have entered into a strategic partnership to streamline e-commerce shipping operations between the UAE and Qatar, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. Goods purchased online in the UAE will be delivered to Qatar through Qatar Post\u2019s CONNECTED platform. Emirates Post will be in charge of handling shipping to Qatar, while Qatar Post will manage customs clearance and local delivery.<\/p>\n

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SUPPLY CHAINS- <\/p>\n

Nigeria is eyeing an alternative gas route to Europe via a pipeline to Morocco <\/strong>amid diplomatic <\/strong>tensions with Niger<\/strong>, S&P<\/a>Global<\/a> reports. The proposed 5.6 km pipeline would deliver 3 bn cubic feet per day of natural gas, and would serve to reduce Europe\u2019s dependence on Russian energy. Nigeria had previously planned on the USD 13 bn Trans-Saharan gas pipeline passing through Niger to Algeria, but the future of the project is now uncertain amid heightened diplomatic tensions following the 2023 coup in Niger. Nigerian Gas Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo met with<\/a> Moroccan Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali on 24 January where they discussed the pipeline project.<\/p>\n

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