Middle East
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Merger facilitates industrial diversification
21/07/2020Two Abu Dhabi companies have been merged in an effort to facilitate industrial diversification. READ more
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Shipping line boosts Jeddah Islamic Port
25/06/2020The first direct shipping line connecting UAE’s DP World-operated Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with Egypt’s DP World-operated Sokhna Port through Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Islamic Port has been launched. READ more
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Israel accused of port cyber attack
19/05/2020A cyber security attack on an Iranian port terminal has been blamed on Israel. READ more
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11 port projects underway in Iran
27/04/202011 port development projects with over US$1.4bn of investment are currently underway in Iran. READ more
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Meeting the Vision in Saudi Arabia
22/04/2020The Vision 2030 project is the major initiative in KSA. AJ Keyes assesses recent developments at the Kingdom’s largest container port to see if aims are being met and competitive dynamics are changing. READ more
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Support for ports hit by Middle East conflict
16/04/2020A United Nations initiative will provide support for restoration efforts at Middle Eastern ports battered by conflict. READ more
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BOT agreement for Saudi port
14/04/2020A new Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement has been signed for the first and second container terminals in King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. READ more
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New concession brings huge investment
01/04/2020A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential. READ more
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Technology partnerships for Israeli port
12/03/2020Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defence systems are among technologies that will be incorporated into an Israeli port’s activities following a first of its kind tender process with start-up companies. READ more
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Abu Dhabi Ports advances in automation
06/03/2020Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a vessel automation project that will help increase operational efficiency and safety while furthering its digitalisation and smart port goals. READ more
