The France-based global satellite service operator, in collaboration with Yahsat arm Thuraya, is to offer a range of vessel on-board communication options, including ‘home-like’ streaming services in super yachts
maritime
Amaala
Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA secures $267mn Red Sea Global contract
The project will be undertaken by AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting, who will deliver the first phase of development
India
Saudi Arabia, India new sea trade links announced
The weekly service will link the Saudi port to major regional hubs such as Jebel Ali, besides Mundra, and Pipavav ports in the western Indian state of Gujarat by the container ship BIG DOG
DP World
DP World adds new trade routes to open global markets, ease supply chain congestion
New routes opened this year include connections between India, Middle East, Africa, and new connections between Latin America, Europe and Asia
infrastructure projects
Saudi Ports Authority signs contracts for integrated logistics park, new births at Jeddah Islamic Port
The value of the new infrastructure projects to be implemented is to the tune of over SAR 900 million
container terminal
Dubai’s DP World growth way ahead of industry at 3.5 percent in second quarter
Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem maintains a positive outlook for the second half of the year despite uncertain economic conditions
carbon emissions
How wind power can help the Middle East cost-control its commercial fleet
With the cost of marine fuel anything but stable, the Middle East should look to renewable energy for a sustainable future
carbon emissions
UAE and Singapore to join forces on digitalisation and decarbonisation of the maritime industry
The two countries are maritime hubs and face similar challenges to maintaining global supply chains
Amaala
Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA gigaproject reveals the design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club
Phase One of AMAALA’s Triple Bay is on track to complete in 2024, and will consists of eight resorts offering more than 1,300 hotel keys
cargo operations
DP World revenues grow to $10.77 billion in FY 2021 supported by acquisitions and new concessions
The firm shared that its operational performance remains strong despite disruptions. Terminals have remained open to service cargo owners despite challenges faced due to the pandemic
Abdullah Al Nuaimi
Video: UAE ports to sound ‘Horns of Hope’ in support of workers
In a world-first initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Ports in collaboration with the UAE Federal Transport Authority, tugboats across UAE ports will sound their horns in recognition and support of the maritime, healthcare and the critical sector personnel still working on the front lines to address the impact of Covid-19.
Abu Dhabi
Trustworthy.ae to invest $100m to develop depot at Abu Dhabi’s KIZAD
Container volumes at KIZAD are expected to increase from 1.5 million TEUs to 8.5 million TEUs in five years
cargo vessels
Saudi Arabia plans Red Sea pact for Arab, African countries
King Salman met with foreign ministry officials from Egypt, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Jordan to look into establishing an entity for Arab and African states on the Red Sea coast
Dubai
Dubai on track to become maritime leisure hub
The Norway-based Menon Economics says that Dubai’s waterfront projects and new recreation-friendly policy hubs will make it one of the globe’s foremost maritime leisure hubs by 2022
Davos
DP World says no Russian investments yet despite JV deal
Dubai port operator committed to deal with the Russian Direct Investment Fund signed two years ago
boats
In pictures: New luxury cruise tourism hub ‘Marinas’ at Mina Rashid
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated on Monday the new “Marinas” at the Mina Rashid Marina, iconic new project will contribute to Dubai’s goal of welcoming one million cruise tourists by 2020.