{"id":80337,"date":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/08\/13\/maritime-zones-and-aviation-updates-from-oman-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","slug":"maritime-zones-and-aviation-updates-from-oman-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/08\/13\/maritime-zones-and-aviation-updates-from-oman-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime, zones and aviation updates from Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"

ZONES-<\/p>\n

Oman\u2019s Asyad Group has launched a tender for a 4.9 sqm office complex in <\/strong>Muscat Airport Free Zone (MAFZ)<\/strong>, according to a press release<\/a>. The tender \u2014 which is a 25-year partnership with Asyad Group \u2014 looks to onboard private firms to design, operate, finance, and transfer the office complex in MAFZ. The project aims to develop the designated space into an integrated business center that provides investors with office spaces, retail areas, and several function rooms in a bid to position MAFZ as a global business hub that attracts foreign direct investment by offering high-quality logistics services and facilities. The deadline for the tender has not yet been disclosed.<\/p>\n

ICYMI- <\/strong>This tender marks Asyad Group\u2019s second invitation to Oman\u2019s private sector to become key partners in the project. <\/span>Asyad Group issued a tender back in March<\/a> for infrastructure development at phase 1 of Muscat International Airport Freezone.<\/span><\/p>\n

SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n

Mawani partners with Milaha to boost KSA connectivity:<\/strong> The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service \u2014 Milaha Gulf Express 2 \u2014 by Qatar Navigation (Milaha) to boost Saudi Arabia\u2019s connectivity with Chinese and Indian ports, according to a press release<\/a>. The new shipping service aims to connect King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam with seven regional and international ports, including Ningbo, Shanghai, and Sheouki in China, Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, Sohar in Oman, and Hamad in Qatar through bi-weekly trips with a 9k TEUs capacity. <\/p>\n

Milaha already has connectivity with China: <\/strong>Milaha added a new shipping service \u2014 Milaha Gulf Express (MGX)<\/a> \u2014 back in May that connects three Chinese ports in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shekou with the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali, offering faster transit time for that corridor with a capacity of 2.7k to 3k TEUs. <\/p>\n

AVIATION- <\/p>\n

Saudi Ground Services was awarded a SAR 1.5 bn ground handling services contract for <\/strong>Riyadh Air\u2019s flights at King Khalid International Airport, <\/strong>according to a disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The contract begins on Sunday, 1 September 2024, and runs for 4.5 years, with a possible two-year extension. The investment size covers the potential contract extension.<\/p>\n

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Israel Aerospace Industries\u2019 aviation arm to set up shop in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)\u2019s aviation arm will reconfigure 10 Boeing 777s from Emirates' fleet into cargo freighters at two hangars starting in October, marking its entry into Abu Dhabi, Bloomberg<\/a> cites IAI\u2019s Executive Vice President, Shmuel Kuzi, as saying in an interview. The move adds to IAI\u2019s conversion sites in South Korea, the US, and the Etihad Airways Engineering facility in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

Not IAI\u2019s first time converting aircraft for Emirates:<\/strong> The two sides previously inked an agreement in 2021, which saw IAI convert four aircraft for Emirates.<\/p>\n

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