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IsDB Finances Sudan’s Upper Atbara Dam Complex Project with $135 Million

IsDB Finances Sudan’s Upper Atbara Dam Complex Project with $135 Million
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IsDB Finances Sudan’s Upper Atbara Dam Complex Project with $135 Million

IsDB Finances Sudan’s Upper Atbara Dam Complex Project with $135 Million

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) announced on Sunday a $135 million financing package for the Upper Atbara Dam Complex project in eastern Sudan. This significant investment aims to bolster the region's water and energy infrastructure.

The Upper Atbara Dam Complex project is regarded as a groundbreaking initiative for sustainable water and energy resource management. It is designed to harness 3.6 billion cubic meters of water and generate 320 megawatts of renewable energy at the Rumaila power station.

In addition to boosting renewable energy production, the project will provide clean water to eastern Sudan, benefiting the surrounding communities.

According to the IsDB, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable development in the region, focusing on boosting economic growth through improved infrastructure for water and energy resources.

The initiative also aims to expand access to renewable energy and clean water, contributing to long-term development and stability in eastern Sudan.

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Cluster 2 Airports Inaugurates First Flight from Cairo to Arar Airport in Saudi Arabia

Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
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Cluster 2 Airports Inaugurates First Flight from Cairo to Arar Airport in Saudi Arabia

Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport
Inauguration of the first flight from Cairo to Arar International Airport

Cluster 2 Airports Company announced the launch of the first international flights from Cairo International Airport to Saudi Arabia’s Arar International Airport on Saturday evening.
Achieved under the supervision of Governor of the Northern Borders Region Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the event was attended by senior officials from Cluster 2 Airports Company, representatives from Nile Air, and several government agencies operating at the airport, the Saudi Press Agency said.
CEO of Cluster 2 Airports Company Eng. Ali Masrahi stated that the launch is a significant achievement that reflects commitment to achieving one of the targets of the transportation and logistics strategy, as well as the National Aviation Strategy derived from Saudi Vision 2030.
It is aimed at developing the infrastructure of Saudi airports to provide the best services to travelers, Masrahi said. He noted that the flight underscores their ongoing efforts to enhance the status of Saudi airports as key hubs for air transportation in the region.
Eng. Masrahi extended appreciation to the Governor of the Northern Borders Region, for his continuous support and oversight and for his ongoing efforts to attract additional international flights to Arar International Airport. He also acknowledged the governor’s role in enhancing the passenger experience across all airports in the Northern Borders Region.
This flight is expected to facilitate passenger movement between the Kingdom and Egypt and strengthen the close trade and cultural exchange between the two brotherly countries.
Cluster 2 Airports Company manages 22 domestic and international airports within the Kingdom and continues to work on expanding the international flight network from the various airports it operates.