{"id":80161,"date":"2024-08-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/08\/05\/data-centers-ports-and-trade-news-from-the-uae-egypt-and-saudi-arabia\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T00:00:00","slug":"data-centers-ports-and-trade-news-from-the-uae-egypt-and-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/08\/05\/data-centers-ports-and-trade-news-from-the-uae-egypt-and-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Data centers, ports, and trade news from the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"

DATA CENTERS-<\/p>\n

GDH + Vertiv launch data center in Silicon Oasis<\/strong>:<\/strong> UAE-based data center solutions provider Gulf Data Hub (GDH) has partnered with global digital infrastructure provider Vertiv to establish a 16 MW data center in Dubai\u2019s Silicon Oasis in a multi-year collaboration project, Wam<\/a> reported on Thursday. The facility will focus on biotechnological research and renewable energy generation.<\/p>\n

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

Sanad + Airbus form MRO partnership<\/strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s sovereign investment fund Mubadala Investment Company\u2019s aerospace engineering and leasing subsidiary Sanad is partnering with Airbus to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Airbus engines, Wam<\/a> reported on Thursday. <\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> Under the partnership, Sanad will provide MRO services for Airbus single aisle aircraft engines, including A320 and A321, as well as wide-body aircrafts including the A330. Sanad\u2019s MRO services will cover Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5, and CFM LEAP-1A engines.<\/p>\n

ZONES- <\/p>\n

Misr Oils and Soap to sell share of feeder factory<\/strong>:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s Misr Oils and Soap Company has launched a public sales offer for its feed factory in Dakahlia\u2019s Mit Ghamr, with submissions accepted until 21 August, Mubasher<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing an Egyptian Stock Exchange statement. The 1k sqm feed factory, along with its supporting buildings, will be put on offer.<\/p>\n

EQUIPMENT-<\/p>\n

Dnata adds 24 electric tugs to its S\u00e3o Paulo GSE fleet<\/strong>:<\/strong> UAE-based ground handling firm Dnata is plugging USD 1.7 mn into expanding its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet and reducing carbon emissions at Brazil\u2019s S\u00e3o Paulo International Airport, according to a statement<\/a> published on Thursday. The firm is adding 24 electric tugs to its GSE fleet, which should reduce over 420 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.<\/p>\n

TRADE-<\/p>\n

KSA + Chile to expand trade and investments<\/strong>: <\/strong>KSA\u2019s Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) has inked a MoU with the Chilean Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (InvestChile) to boost the Kingdom\u2019s exports and investments in Chile, SPA<\/a> reported last week. Under the MoU, the pair aim to set up investment initiatives and develop cooperation between commercial industries in both countries.<\/p>\n

PORTS- <\/p>\n

AD Ports to integrate sustainable operation practices at Congo\u2019s East Mole <\/strong>Terminal<\/strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s AD Ports has completed an environmental and social impact study on Congo\u2019s East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire as part of the firm\u2019s 30-year concession agreement with the Congolese government, according to a statement<\/a> released last week. The study outlines recommendations for the firm to boost social, communal, and environmental performance of the project throughout its construction and operational phases. AD Ports will also integrate digital services and technological solutions into the new port facility to limit adverse environmental impact of its operations at the terminal.<\/p>\n

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