Middle East
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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
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Al Faw - rice bowl rationale?
17/02/2020Iraq’s huge Al Faw port project moves slowly on. But is it really necessary or is it just a 'rice bowl' for a select few enabled by dysfunctional government? READ more
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Israeli port to be privatised
23/01/2020Plans to sell off a government-run port in Israel have been approved with the sale expected to be completed within two years and the new owner expected to operate the port until 2054. READ more
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Khalifa Port set for expansion
16/12/2019Abu Dhabi Ports’ Khalifa Port is set for further expansion to boost its handling capacity from 5mn to 7.5mn teus. READ more
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DP World Sokhna enters trilateral partnership
09/12/2019DP World Sokhna recently entered into a trilateral partnership to serve as the hub for all construction material imports needed to build the central business and financial district of Egypt’s new administrative capital. READ more
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Port operator raises US$2.3bn for investment
28/11/2019A global port operator has raised US$2.3bn through bond listings in Dubai and will use the capital raised for debt refinancing and to fund growth opportunities with the goal of boosting its end-to-end logistics capability. READ more
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US$520m Egypt expansion project
20/11/2019A port operator marking its 10th anniversary is getting closer to completing a US$520m expansion project in Egypt. READ more
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Three dead as Iraqi port blockaded
05/11/2019Civil unrest in Iraq has resulted in at least three casualties as the country tries to resume operations at a major port. READ more
