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DP World sees exciting times in Africa
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud.

Dubai - Berbera operations support local community with visits, engagements to 12 local schools

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Published: Thu 11 May 2017, 8:46 PM

Last updated: Thu 11 May 2017, 10:49 PM

Global trade enabler DP World has celebrated its 30-year port concession for the management and development of a multi-purpose port project at Berbera in Somaliland that started recently.
Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, and DP World group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem were present at a ceremony to mark the occasion and thanked attending government officials and partners for their support at the start a new phase of development for the country.
DP World Berbera compliments the company's investment in Djibouti and will also serve land locked countries in the Horn of Africa.
The investment of up to $442 million will consist of two phases, the first being the building of a 400 metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard extension as well as the development of a free zone to create a new regional trading hub.
"This is part of our vision to act as an enabler of trade and to facilitate growth by helping African countries develop their infrastructure that connects them to global markets," Bin Sulayem said. "These are exciting times for our industry and for Africa, and we're grateful for the opportunity to be an integral part of Somaliland's development. Investment in this natural deep-water port and free zone will act as a catalyst for the growth of the country and the region's economy."
DP World Berbera supports the local community with visits and engagements to 12 local schools, the Fisheries and Maritime Academy and Berbera Hospital.
Mohamoud said: "This DP World investment in the Port of Berbera will strengthen the relationship between the Republic of Somaliland and the UAE, which existed for many centuries in the past. Additionally, it will bring back and highlight the commercial position and importance of the Port of Berbera as a Red Sea gateway for the Middle East and Africa."
DP World Berbera CEO Ibrahim Al Hammadi said: "We have found the people of Berbera to be welcoming and industrious and I would like to thank the staff here for their support and enthusiasm as we start our plans to modernise the port and upgrade its facilities."
"Our next steps will be to construct a new quay and yard, implement a terminal layout and add new yard equipment. We're also working on a long term strategic plan for sustainability projects. We look forward to working together with the people of Berbera to restore its historical role as a major trade hub on the Red Sea."
- business@khaleejtimes.com


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