Mawani Adds Silmar Group's ‘MXS1’ Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port

Mawani Adds Silmar Group's ‘MXS1’ Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port
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Mawani Adds Silmar Group's ‘MXS1’ Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port

Mawani Adds Silmar Group's ‘MXS1’ Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Wednesday the addition of the Silmar Group's new cargo service "MXS1" to Jeddah Islamic Port, to help expand exports and imports, according to a vision supported by reliable and efficient operations, and a safe and sustainable environment, SPA reported.
The move is part of Mawani's endeavor to improve the Kingdom's position in the maritime network connectivity index, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy's objective of consolidating Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics center and a hub linking three continents.
The new cargo service, with a capacity of 2,076 standard containers, connects Jeddah Islamic Port to the ports of Mundra in India, Karachi in Pakistan, Mersin and Yarimca in Türkiye, and Jebel Ali in UAE.



Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday
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Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

The Madinah Investment Forum, organized by Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Chamber under the theme "Invest in Madinah", will start on Sunday and run for two days.
The forum consists of a diverse range of programs, events, and four specialized dialogue sessions focusing on key aspects of the national investment strategy. It will host 18 speakers and more than 40 entities, and present 200 investment opportunities, valued at over SAR57 billion, in more than ten targeted sectors, SPA reported.
The event will highlight Madinah's significant achievements and showcase development and investment projects in the region. It will explore promising investment sectors, comparative and competitive advantages, and the region's potential to support investment growth. Key areas of focus include hospitality, logistics, agriculture, and real estate.
The forum's objectives include identifying investment opportunities in Madinah, fostering investment partnerships, attracting new investments, and introducing financing solutions and business sector services for major development projects.
The event is aimed at a broad audience, including local and international investors, government agencies, development organizations, private sector representatives, investment agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and professional service providers.