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Gulftainer Bolsters Iraq Container Terminal’s Efficiency with Latest Addition of Three New Kalmar Reach Stackers

Umm Qasr, Iraq, 24July2025: Gulftainer, a UAE-based global supply chain and logistics solutions provider, with an international footprint of ports, terminals, warehouses and transport facilities, has announced a significant expansion in its operational capacity at Iraq Container Terminal (ICT). The company recently received the delivery of three state-of-the-art Kalmar reach stackers, which will be deployed at ICT in the Port of Umm Qasr, located in southern Iraq.

The introduction of these advanced container handling machines comes as part of Gulftainer’s ongoing commitment to improving terminal efficiency in response to rising cargo volumes by reducing turnaround times for containers, optimising terminal space through high stacking capabilities, and ensuring reliable, timely delivery of goods. This strategic investment underscores the company’s dedication to providing the highest standards of service to its customers across the region.

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AD Ports Group Signs a 50-Year Land Lease Agreement at Khalifa Port with Emirates Food Industries Group

AED 2 Billion Facility Reinforces Khalifa Port’s Position as a Premier Logistics and Trade Hub in the Region

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 28July 2025, AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group.

This strategic collaboration will initially see the development of state-of-the-art silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay,further enhancing the port’s capabilities,reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in the region, and strengthening the country’s food security by increasing storage capacity for strategic food commodities. Later stages of the project also anticipate the related launch of an advanced grain processing plant, ultimately seeing a fully integrated industrial complexfeaturing cutting-edge facilities for processing and storing various types of grains, valued at AED 2 Billion.

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Emicool Achieves Recertification for Five Key ISO Standards

Dubai, UAE,22 July 2025Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) LLC, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling services in the UAE and a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis,has achieved recertification for five internationally recognized ISO standards by Bureau Veritas.

The recertifications cover ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health & Safety, ISO 46001:2019 for Water Efficiency Management, and ISO 50001:2018 for Energy Management—collectively reinforcing Emicool’s integrated approach to best practices in business performance and resource efficiency.

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Opportunity for Female Financial Advisors

Laura Merlini, CAIA, CIFD, Managing Director, EMEA

Sometimes, we need force majeure events to trigger deeper transformations, and such a “perfect storm” is occurring in the financial landscape. Women now control 32% of global wealth, a figure that continues to grow as we move through 2025, according to UBS research. This transcends mere demographic evolution; it fundamentally reimagines how wealth is advised and invested. 

Laura Merlini, CAIA, CIFD, Managing Director, EMEA

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Salam Signs Agreement with Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Technology to Expand Digital Infrastructure and Foster Regional Integration

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 25, 2025:As part of the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum held in Damascus under the patronage of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications and Technology in the Syrian Arab Republic. The agreement aims to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure and expand access to high-quality telecommunications services.

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