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UAE Moments
04-07-2025
- Climate
- UAE Moments
Dusty Winds, Partly Cloudy Skies: UAE Weather, July 4, 2025
The UAE is experiencing partly cloudy weather today, with low clouds forming along the eastern coast. Convective clouds may also develop over the mountains, bringing brief unsettled conditions. Residents in western areas should prepare for moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, causing blowing dust during the day and reducing visibility at times. Rough Arabian Gulf and Caution for Seafarers Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to be moderate to rough, while the Oman Sea will see slight to moderate waves. Mariners and beachgoers are advised to take precautions. Temperature and Humidity Levels Across Regions Temperatures remain high across the UAE: Humidity levels may drop to 15% to 45% in the afternoon, depending on the area. Strong Winds Stir Up Dust Wind speeds today: Key Weather Highlights for Today
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Global Ports unit takes over Eastern Coast terminals operations
Saudi Arabia - Modern Port Services Company Limited (SGP Multipurpose Terminals), a subsidiary of Saudi Global Ports Group (together with its subsidiaries), today (July 1) officially took over as the operator of multipurpose terminals along the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. The terminals are located at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD), Jubail Commercial Port, King Fahad Industrial Port Jubail (KFIP) and Ras Al-Khair Port. This follows the recent awarding of 20-year concession agreements by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to integrate Saudi Arabia's Multipurpose Terminals along the Eastern Coast through a single operator, said SGP in a statement. These terminals support national industries including energy, petrochemicals, construction and mining, and are key to the Kingdom's ongoing mega projects and economic development efforts, it added. Saudi Global Ports Group unit SGPMP is working closely with Mawani to develop plans to enhance safety, operational resilience and service standards. The enhancements will be modelled after SGP's successful transformation of its terminals at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam and the Riyadh Dry Port Ecosystem. Looking ahead, SGPMP will also be supported by expertise from SGP's technical partner, PSA International, which operates Multipurpose Terminals in Singapore and globally, said a top official. "This is an important milestone for the Group. We are grateful for the trust of Mawani, our customers and stakeholders as we continue to raise standards of the ports' infrastructure and unlock more value for the ports and logistics ecosystem in the kingdom," remarked Saudi Global Ports Group CEO Rob Harrison. SGP, he stated, has committed to investing over SAR700 million ($187 million) in the four Multipurpose Terminals and is proud to continue its strides towards being the Gateway to Growth on the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. "I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the teams across SGP for their contributions toward this successful transition," he added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kim Jong Un Makes Rare Appearance with Wife and 'Respected' Middle Child, but His Other Rumored Kids Have Never Been Seen
King Jong Un made a rare public appearance with his wife, Ri Sol Ju, and their daughter, Kim Ju Ae, this week, to open a new resort on North Korea's eastern coast The dictator and his family waved to crowds of supporters and surveyed the features of the Wonsan Kalma coastal tourist area Thought to be around 12 years old, Ju Ae is the only of Kim's three children to ever appear with him in public, fueling speculation that she is being positioned as his successorKim Jong Un made a rare public appearance with members of his family this week, according to a report by North Korean state media that cannot be independently verified. On June 24, the North Korean dictator, his wife, Ri Sol Ju, and their daughter, Kim Ju Ae, appeared in Wonsan, on the southeastern coast of the country, to celebrate the opening of the Wonsan Kalma coastal tourist area. The trio was photographed waving to the cheering crowds and surveying the sprawling tourist area, which includes water features like surf pools and water slides. Ju Ae is believed to be about 12 years old, and is the only one of Kim's children to ever appear with him in public. The leader and his wife are also thought to be parents to a son who is around 15 and a daughter who is around 8, but neither the oldest nor youngest child has ever been seen. The father-daughter duo made their first public appearances together in 2022, with the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) referring to Ju Ae as Kim's "beloved" daughter. Further references to her as his "precious" and, more recently, "respected" child sparked speculation that she is being positioned as her father's successor. At the time, Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, echoed those thoughts to CBS News, saying, "State media underscoring her father's love for her further underscores this." Panda added, "Both of her initial public appearances have been in the context of strategic nuclear weapons — the crown jewels of North Korea's national defense capabilities. That doesn't strike me as coincidental." The Wonsan tourist area is the latest attempt by Kim to boost tourism to his reclusive country. Due to sanctions on North Korea over its weapons program, foreign tourism is one of the only viable sources of revenue currently available to the country. However, North Korean media has reported only that the tourist zone will be opened to domestic guests beginning on July 1. The country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, however, it has begun to slowly lift restrictions over the last few months. The Wonsan Kalma resort is said to be large enough to hold 20,000 visitors, and will feature multiple hotels, and opportunities to dine and shop. Outlets such as the BBC, AP and The Guardian have noted, however, that it remains impossible to verify the claimed details of the park, which was initially supposed to open in 2019. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nevertheless, Kim said he had "great satisfaction" as he cut a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate what is said to be the first of many large-scale tourist zones. Read the original article on People
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Global Ports wins contract to operate Eastern Coast terminals
Saudi Global Ports Group has announced that its key subsidiary - Modern Port Services Company - has been awarded four 20-year concession agreements by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to operate multipurpose terminals along the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. These are located at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD), Jubail Commercial Port (JCP), King Fahad Industrial Port Jubail (KFIP) and Ras Al Khair Port (RAK). An established terminal operator in the kingdom, Saudi Global Ports Group is currently the operator of container terminals at KAPD and the rail intermodal Riyadh Dry Port Ecosystem (Riyadh Dry Port, Riyadh Empty Yard and Dammam Empty Container Yard) and also has an ongoing investment to develop the Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone. The concession agreements were signed by Saudi Global Ports Group CEO Rob Harrison and the Acting President of Mawani Mazen bin Ahmed Al Turki, in the presence of Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al Jasser, the Chairman of Board of Saudi Global Ports Eng. Abdullah Al Zamil and Vice Chairman Bakr AlMuhanna. In 2024, SGP had handled more than 4 million TEUs across its ecosystem of seaports and inland terminals, cementing its position as a leader in the industry. Announcing the deals, Saudi Global Ports Group said it plans to invest more than SAR700 million ($187 million) for upgradation of these terminals and purchase new equipment. SGP also aims to integrate the four multipurpose terminals with its existing operations across Dammam and Riyadh, and to transform the terminals into more efficient and resilient gateways supporting the robust growth in the Kingdom, which will be key for the ongoing and upcoming mega projects in the country, it stated. Emphasising its continued commitment to the professional development of its workforce in Saudi Arabia, SGP, with the support of its technical partner, PSA International, will tailor training programmes for the existing and new workforce at all the terminals. A leading global port operator, PSA boasts a portfolio comprising over 70 deepsea, rail and inland terminals, across more than 180 locations in 45 countries – including two flagship port operations in Singapore and Belgium. The training will introduce best practices in safety, operations and sustainability, drawing from PSA International's successes in multipurpose terminals globally, it stated. Al Zamil said: "SGP, as one of the national champions for ports and logistics in Saudi Arabia, is proud to be entrusted with this opportunity to nurture and grow the four multipurpose terminals along the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia." "We will strive to provide the same reliability, integration and spirit of innovation at the multipurpose terminals as we have done so for the container terminals at KAPD, the Riyadh Dry Port Ecosystem and DILZ. We are grateful to Mawani for entrusting SGP with these concessions," he stated. AlMuhanna said the agreement between SGP and Mawani was pivotal in driving economic diversification under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. "By integrating and modernising key terminals, SGP, together with its technical partner, PSA International, brings their expertise to enhance supply chain efficiency, support critical mega projects, and strengthen the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub," he stated. "SGP, is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and local talent development to unlock long-term value in developing a transformative ports and logistics sector and in building a resilient, future-ready economy," he added. Regional CEO Europe & Mediterranean and Middle East South Asia, PSA International, Vincent Ng said: "We are proud to be alongside Saudi Arabia's growth journey for over 10 years." "We are excited to continue to work alongside PIF, Mawani and other stakeholders in the kingdom, supporting SGP with our global expertise and network as it expands its ecosystem to include capabilities that can bring new and differentiated value to the Kingdom's ports and logistics sector," he added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi's SGP to invest $187mln to develop four multipurpose terminals in the Kingdom
Saudi Global Ports Group (SGP) announced on Tuesday that it has signed four 20-year concession agreements with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to operate multipurpose terminals along the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. The terminals are located at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD), Jubail Commercial Port (JCP), King Fahad Industrial Port Jubail (KFIP) and Ras Al-Khair Port (RAK), SGP said in a press statement. The agreements were signed through SGP's subsidiary, Modern Port Services Company Limited [SGP Multipurpose Terminals (SGPMP)]. SGP is currently the operator of container terminals at KAPD and the rail intermodal Riyadh Dry Port Ecosystem, comprising Riyadh Dry Port, Riyadh Empty Yard and Dammam Empty Container Yard. The company also has an ongoing investment to develop the Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone (DILZ). Under the four concession agreements, SGP plans to invest more than 700 million Saudi Riyals ($187 million) to upgrade the terminals, purchase new equipment, and integrate these terminals with its existing operations across Dammam and Riyadh, the statement said. Mawani launches RFQs for Saudi multi-purpose terminal projects (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
