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AD Ports\u2019 Kezad Town sells another plot- <\/p>\n

Danube buys AED 840 mn Kezad Town plot from AD Ports: <\/strong>AD Ports is selling off more land \u2014 this time to Danube Properties for AED 840 mn, according to a press release<\/a>. The 1 mn sqm land will be used to develop a mixed-use residential development in Kezad Town Center, Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n

The project is AD Ports\u2019 second sale in the 16 sq km Kezad Town Center<\/strong>, the first being an AED 2.5 bn agreement<\/a> with Mira Developments last October, which AD Ports is hoping to position as a residential and lifestyle development to go alongside Kezad\u2019s business and industrial setup. <\/p>\n

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Iraq\u2019s Al Muthanna highway to get trucking logistics hub-<\/p>\n

A freight hub is coming to Iraq\u2019s Al Muthanna:<\/strong> A local Iraqi company will establish<\/a> an integrated platform for transport and freight services on both sides of the international highway in Al Muthanna governorate for IQD 100 bn (c. USD 76.5 mn). The 200k sqm project \u2014 called Hano Station \u2014 will primarily serve the trucking industry and is expected to also feature cargo warehouses, maintenance facilities, and fuel stations.<\/p>\n

Catering to cross-border flows: <\/strong>The station will be set up at the intersection of the Uruk district\u2019s international highway, a route leading to the Al Jamima border crossing with Saudi Arabia, and is part of the planned Iraq Development Road megaproject<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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UAE advances West Africa corridor push- <\/p>\n


AD Ports Group eyes Nigerian maritime expansion:<\/strong> AD Ports Group signed an<\/a>MoU<\/a><\/a> with Nigeria\u2019s Marine and Blue Economy Ministry to explore upgrading the country\u2019s port infrastructure and digitizing its maritime operations. The agreement outlines potential cooperation in developing specialized terminals and logistics hubs, as well as implementing digital trade solutions along Nigeria\u2019s coastline.<\/p>\n

What does it mean?<\/strong> This move signals AD Ports\u2019 intent to deepen its footprint in West Africa, positioning it as a key player in the Africa-MENA trade corridor. It also follows the newly signed<\/a> trade and economic partnership with Nigeria aimed at accelerating bilateral flows \u2014 so keep an eye out for potential long-term concessions, investments, and digital infrastructure agreements. <\/p>\n

ALSO- UAE added DR Congo to its Africa trade push, <\/strong>after the two sides signed<\/a> 16 MoUs spanning mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital transformation. Specific commercial terms and project details were not disclosed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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