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Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port
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Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday the addition of Emirates Shipping Line's (ESL) new service, ECRC, to Jeddah Islamic Port.

The expansion strengthens the Kingdom's maritime connectivity with the world and underscores the port's competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

The new service aligns with Mawani's strategy to boost Saudi Arabia's global market integration. The initiative will contribute to the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy, positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub and a bridge between three continents.

The ECRC shipping service will connect Jeddah Islamic Port with Ningbo, Xiamen, and Nansha in China; Klang in Malaysia; Aqaba in Jordan; and Sokhna in Egypt through regular bi-monthly trips.

Jeddah Islamic Port's recent listing on the London Metal Exchange (LME) further solidifies its global logistics position. The listing bolsters the Kingdom's attractiveness as an investment destination and positions the port as a global metals distribution center.

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American Niantic Teams Up with Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games to Expand in Middle East

Participants are seen at an e-sports event that was recently held in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Participants are seen at an e-sports event that was recently held in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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American Niantic Teams Up with Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games to Expand in Middle East

Participants are seen at an e-sports event that was recently held in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Participants are seen at an e-sports event that was recently held in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Savvy Games Group, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Sunday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niantic Inc., a global leader in augmented reality and location-based games, to support Niantic’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region, specifically in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
The partnership will focus on inspiring people to play together through local community-building efforts and live events in the region, promoting exploration and discovery of cities and local neighborhoods, the company said in a statement.
Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, said: “Our collaboration with Niantic marks a significant milestone in our efforts to bring cutting-edge games and esports experiences to the Middle East and North Africa region.”
He added that “by leveraging our local expertise and resources, we are excited to support Niantic’s expansion and create engaging, localized content that resonates with players across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.”
Founder and CEO of Niantic, John Hanke, said: “Our partnership with Savvy Games Group will significantly enhance our reach in this vibrant region and support our growing community of players.
“Savvy’s deep understanding of the local markets and commitment to innovation makes it an ideal partner to inspire new audiences to explore the world and build real-world connections.”
Savvy will additionally look at ways to aid Niantic in establishing its regional operations in the Middle East and North Africa area.
This support could include identifying and securing office space, assisting with the recruitment of local talent, and providing administrative and logistical assistance to set up a functional regional office.