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Saudi-Chinese Agreement to Manufacture 3 Quay Cranes in Dammam Port

SGP Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and SGP CEO Edward Tah during the signing ceremony. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
SGP Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and SGP CEO Edward Tah during the signing ceremony. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi-Chinese Agreement to Manufacture 3 Quay Cranes in Dammam Port

SGP Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and SGP CEO Edward Tah during the signing ceremony. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
SGP Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and SGP CEO Edward Tah during the signing ceremony. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Under the supervision of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Saudi Global Ports (SGP) and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) signed on Thursday an agreement to manufacture three quay cranes at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.

In a press statement, MAWANI said that the new cranes would have a minimum outreach of 25 rows to enable the handling of next generation giant vessels.

The deal was signed by Saudi Global Ports CEO Edward Tah and Liu Chengyun, Chairman and President of ZPMC, in the presence of Omar bin Talal Hariri, President of Saudi Ports Authority, and Captain Fahad Al-Amer, Director General of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, as well as Saudi Global Ports Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and Wan Chee Foong, Regional CEO, Middle East and South Asia, and Head of Group Business Development at PSA International.

Hariri said that the agreement came within the framework of the Smart Ports Initiative, which was launched by MAWANI this year to enhance competitiveness and keep pace with the continuous changes in the maritime sector industry.

For his part, Al-Zamil underlined efforts to transform the Kingdom into a global logistic power in support of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, by considering the possibilities of using renewable energy in future coastal crane operations, as well as promoting the Green Saudi Initiative and its global participation in limiting climate change.

Speaking on the occasion, Wan Chee Foong said: “PSA is pleased to have worked alongside Saudi Global Ports to develop the optimal design and specifications of the quay cranes and support the rigorous evaluation process.”

He added: “PSA’s commitment to the transformation of King Abdulaziz Port into a leading port will ensure Saudi Global Ports remains relevant and future-ready, realizing the Kingdom’s plans to become a global logistics hub.”

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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Protect Bank Accounts by Monitoring New Methods of Financial Fraud

The Saudi Central Bank continues to monitor new methods of financial fraud in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Central Bank continues to monitor new methods of financial fraud in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Protect Bank Accounts by Monitoring New Methods of Financial Fraud

The Saudi Central Bank continues to monitor new methods of financial fraud in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Central Bank continues to monitor new methods of financial fraud in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In light of the rapid technical developments the world is witnessing, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kingdom has been able to safely provide a large number of electronic services, through an integrated system between various government and private agencies.
However, this remarkable development was accompanied by the emergence of new methods of financial fraud, pushing the Saudi Central Bank to put in place counter measures to reduce the new risks.
SAMA talked to Asharq Al-Awsat about its endeavor to constantly develop electronic financial transactions, enhance innovation, and provide customers with easy and safe services, in accordance with best international practices.
The world has recently seen a spread of fraudulent operations using social engineering and exploiting the lack of awareness among individuals to obtain confidential data.
Therefore, SAMA, through periodic follow-up and studies of fraudulent methods, embarked on developing and strengthening controls and instructions that contribute to reducing these risks. The bank has resorted to biometric features to open bank accounts and electronic wallets remotely.
SAMA is also documenting the devices used in accessing electronic banking services for the first time via an online authentication request. Another measure is sending text messages asking for a one-time verification code to the SIM card registered in the customer’s name to complete the electronic financial transaction.
Moreover, SAMA is applying regulatory systems to combat financial fraud using artificial intelligence, as well as developing a special informative guide that is based on three main pillars: prevention, treatment, and response.
The Saudi Central Bank has also launched awareness campaigns and periodic programs to raise the level of awareness among individuals about the dangers of financial fraud and the importance of data protection.
The bank developed a specialized training program in cooperation with the University of Cambridge, with the aim to form national cadres in the field of combating financial fraud.

Caption: The Saudi Central Bank continues to monitor new methods of financial fraud in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat)