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Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria

Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria
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Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria

Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new "EXS6" shipping service, operated by Caerus, to Jeddah Islamic Port. This direct shipping route strengthens maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Syria and further integrates the Kingdom into the global trade network, SPA reported.
The initiative aligns with Mawani's efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia's global maritime connectivity index ranking, improve operational efficiency at the country's ports, and reinforce trade links with international markets.

It is also a key component of the National Strategy for Transport and Logistic, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistic hub bridging Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The new shipping service establishes a direct link between Jeddah Islamic Port, Iskenderun Port in Turkiye, and Latakia Port in Syria, with a capacity of 858 standard containers. This expansion is expected to boost trade, support exports and imports, and enhance the competitiveness of Jeddah Islamic Port at regional and international levels.
Strategic partnerships between Mawani and leading global shipping lines continue to drive the development of Saudi Arabia's ports, strengthening their competitiveness, expanding maritime transport routes, and improving logistical and operational services.

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Egypt Makes Progress in its Nuclear Energy Project

Construction work at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. (Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority)
Construction work at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. (Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority)
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Egypt Makes Progress in its Nuclear Energy Project

Construction work at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. (Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority)
Construction work at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. (Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority)

Egypt has reported significant progress in the construction of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant in the country’s northwest, a project being developed in cooperation with Russia. The government announced on Tuesday that more than 20% of the project has been completed.

Egypt and Russia signed a cooperation agreement on November 19, 2015, to establish the nuclear power station at a cost of $25 billion, funded through a Russian government loan. The final agreements for El-Dabaa were signed in December 2017.

The plant will consist of four nuclear reactors with a total generation capacity of 4,800 megawatts, each producing 1,200 megawatts. The first reactor is scheduled to begin operations in 2028, with the remaining units coming online gradually as part of Egypt’s energy mix.

In its quarterly performance report, the Egyptian government stated that the project aligns with efforts to expand the peaceful use of nuclear energy within the national power grid.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized in November the importance of executing energy projects efficiently and on schedule, calling them a pillar of Egypt’s development strategy. He underscored the need to adhere to the project timeline while ensuring the highest standards of execution and workforce training.

Also in November, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the project, stating that El-Dabaa would enhance renewable energy capacity and stabilize the national power grid.

In early March, Russia’s Atomstroyexport announced that construction on the second reactor at El-Dabaa had progressed ahead of schedule. According to the Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority, the second tier of the inner containment structure had been installed at the reactor building.

Egypt experienced widespread power outages last summer, which ended in late July after securing sufficient fuel supplies for its power plants.

The El-Dabaa project is part of Egypt’s strategy to diversify its energy sources, generate electricity to meet domestic demand, and reduce reliance on imported gas and other fuels.

On Tuesday, the government also announced an additional 200 megawatts of private-sector solar power capacity as part of its efforts to expand renewable energy. Officials said the move would support energy diversification and advance the country’s sustainable development strategy.