Asian Terminals, Inc., DP World’s partner in the Philippines, secured a 25-year renewal of its Manila South Harbour concession, running from May 2038 to May 2063.
Abu Dhabi ranked 15th in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities report by DNV and Menon Economics, entering the global top 15 for the first time after placing 22nd in 2024.
Health
WHO has warned of continued yellow fever outbreaks in Africa after 67 confirmed cases, including 18 deaths, were recorded in nine countries this year.
Travel
Ankara is targeting a total of $70 billion in tourism earnings for the upcoming year. Türkiye eyes $70 billion tourism revenue. This financial plan aligns with Türkiye’s Medium-Term Programme, which outlines revenue goals for the next three years. After reaching $70 billion in 2027, the programme projects $73.5 billion in 2028 and $78.5 billion in 2029. The plan anticipates increases of $3.5 billion in 2028 and an additional $5 billion in 2029. Achieving the 2029 target would mean about a 20% rise in annual earnings compared to last year’s figures. Last year, Türkiye set a record with $65.2 billion in tourism income.
Technology
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