{"id":81872,"date":"2024-10-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/10\/23\/a-heap-of-updates-in-zones-trade-logistics-handling-and-supply-chains-from-oman-jordan-the-uae-and-ksa\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T00:00:00","slug":"a-heap-of-updates-in-zones-trade-logistics-handling-and-supply-chains-from-oman-jordan-the-uae-and-ksa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/10\/23\/a-heap-of-updates-in-zones-trade-logistics-handling-and-supply-chains-from-oman-jordan-the-uae-and-ksa\/","title":{"rendered":"A heap of updates in zones, trade, logistics handling, and supply chains from Oman, Jordan, the UAE, and KSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

ZONES-<\/p>\n

Oman + Jordan ink MoU to boost economic ties in Duqm and Aqaba<\/strong>:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Freezones (OPAZ) and Jordan\u2019s Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority have signed an MoU to bolster economic ties and investment activity, ONA<\/a> reported. Under the MoU, the pair will work to attract investments to their respective economic zones. The two sides will share knowledge and expertise in a variety of matters, including legislation, management bylaws, and operating and developing economic zones. <\/p>\n

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Egypt + KSA firm discussing building door factory in Egypt: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s Industry and Transport Ministry is in talks with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Iron Technology Company to establish a factory for the production of armored and fire-resistant metal doors and their accessories in Egypt, according to a statement<\/a>. The Saudi firm exports to several Arab and European countries.<\/p>\n

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TRADE-<\/p>\n

Sharjah Chamber + Japan discuss activation of trade MoU<\/strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Sharjah Chamber Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is in talks with Japan to boost trade and joint investment between the two countries, Wam<\/a> reports. The two sides are discussing activating an MoU inked in March<\/a> between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Sharjah Chamber to boost trade relations. The two parties discussed potential mechanisms for increasing trade volumes, which would entail developing communication frameworks and partnering in an array of sectors, including technology, innovation, and renewable energy. <\/p>\n

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SUPPLY CHAINS- <\/p>\n

Vallourec + Asmo partner up on supply chains services<\/strong>: <\/strong>France-based Vallourec has signed an MoU with Advanced Supply Management Operations (Asmo) \u2014 a JV between DHL and Aramco \u2014 to provide a wide range of end-to-end supply chain services, according to a press release (pdf)<\/a>. The services include sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and warehousing. <\/p>\n

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