FeaturedPorts and ShippingQatar ports witness record 60% cargo throughput increase in NovemberIFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2025 Qatar expects to welcome 72 cruise calls this season, including 40 transit stops, 15 turnaround trips, and three maiden calls... Read more
EconomyMagazineOman sets stage for economic transformationIFM CorrespondentNovember 18, 2025November 19, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 18, 2025November 19, 2025 Moody’s highlighted that Oman recorded a budget surplus of 2.8% of GDP in 2024, alongside low inflation and a current-account surplus... Read more
IndustryMagazineSaudi maritime push strengthens global trade linksIFM CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 21, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 21, 2025 Saudi Arabia’s maritime investments are poised to reshape global trade logistics... Read more
IndustryMagazineAre African ports ready for global trade boom?IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 The ports which are facing problems in Africa are exacerbated by corruption, bureaucratic delays, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingContainer throughput growth at Saudi ports reinforces country’s position in global shippingIFM CorrespondentAugust 22, 2024August 23, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 22, 2024August 23, 2024 The rise is in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy's objective of positioning Saudi Arabia as a hub linking three continents and a global logistics centre... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingContainer throughput growth at Saudi ports reinforces country’s position in global shippingIFM CorrespondentAugust 19, 2024August 18, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 19, 2024August 18, 2024 Saudi Arabia moved up 17 spots to take 38th place worldwide in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index in 2023... Read more
FeaturedMarketsEgypt aims to boost investment, open new markets as it targets 5% growth by 2026IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 14, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2024July 14, 2024 Egypt aims to become a global hub for green hydrogen production by 2030... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoSaudi Ports Authority issues new licenses to strengthen logistics sectorIFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2024 According to the World Bank, the Kingdom moved up 17 spots to take 38th place out of 160 countries in the Logistics Performance Index... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingPorts in Oman show strong growth in 2023-2024IFM CorrespondentApril 18, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentApril 18, 2024 The number of cruise ship visitors at the ports of Sultan Qaboos, Salalah, and Khasab rose significantly... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoQatar ports experience significant cargo growth in December 2023IFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2024 According to Mwani Qatar, growth rates for RORO shipping units and building materials were 47% and 110% respectively... Read more