{"id":85014,"date":"2025-03-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/03\/10\/updates-on-aviation-trade-and-ports-from-bahrain-saudi-morocco-and-egypt\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T00:00:00","slug":"updates-on-aviation-trade-and-ports-from-bahrain-saudi-morocco-and-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/03\/10\/updates-on-aviation-trade-and-ports-from-bahrain-saudi-morocco-and-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates on aviation, trade, and ports from Bahrain, Saudi, Morocco and Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AVIATION-<\/p>\n

Gulf <\/strong>Air <\/strong>+ SalamAir partner up to boost tech prowess:<\/strong> Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has signed an MoU with Oman\u2019s SalamAir to provide it with technical line maintenance, base maintenance, and specialized workshop support, according to a statement<\/a>. The strategic partnership will grant the Omani budget carrier the technical wherewithal to expand its fleet as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, Bahrain News Agency<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

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TRADE-<\/p>\n

Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council launches digital investment platform:<\/strong> The Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council has launched an interactive digital platform to connect investors from the two countries and boost cross-border trade, Youm7<\/a> reported on Friday, citing a press release. The platform will include a database of projects, hold virtual meeting spaces, and offer AI-powered investment recommendations.<\/p>\n

More efforts to boost trade: <\/strong>Members of the council put forward a number of steps to boost trade and investment between the two nations, which include a biannual investment forum, financing programs for startups, and a rural development initiative. Other initiatives include a startup bridge program for entrepreneurial exchange, an e-commerce platform for youth to sell products and services, the Green Youth Initiative for sustainable projects, and a cultural exchange program for smart agricultural labs and cross-border incubators. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- <\/strong>This comes after last month\u2019s trade spat<\/a> over trade imbalances ended after a high-level Egyptian delegation led by Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib visited Morocco in February. During the visit, the two countries agreed to establish a direct line<\/a>of communication<\/a> to address any trade issues that arise, fast track Moroccan exports into Egypt, and increase efforts to promote Egyptian imports of Moroccan-made goods \u2014 especially for automobiles.<\/p>\n

Egyptian exports are currently entering Morocco smoothly and vice versa<\/strong>, Youm7 reported, citing the head of the Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council Nizar Abu Ismail. <\/p>\n

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PORTS-<\/p>\n

Egypt<\/strong>\u2019s Hassan Allam H<\/strong>olding subsidiary Hassan Allam <\/strong>Roads and Bridges was awarded a Roads and Paving Works contract at the Port of Neom<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> published last week. The work \u2014 which covers a total area of 375k sqm \u2014 will include supplying and applying pavement across multiple zones as well as expanding Neom\u2019s infrastructure. <\/p>\n

The company is already active at Neom: <\/strong>Our friends at Hassan Allam Construction Saudi were awarded a contract in July 2024<\/a> to develop Port of Neom\u2019s Container Terminal 1 and a related marine services area. The company will work with El Seif Engineering Contracting<\/a> and China Harbour Engineering<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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