Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact Report examines how new trade routes, infrastructure investment and technological innovation are redefining maritime connectivity and regional competitiveness.The publication – produced in partnership withFolk Maritime, a regional liner headquartered…
Disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating demand for overland alternatives Syria and Jordan have taken concrete steps to integrate their logistics infrastructure A proposed high-speed rail corridor linking Saudi Arabia to Syria via Jordan could reduce Gulf food import vulnerability in the longer term Syria's reintegration into regional trade networks…
– Faith-based travel generates significant tourism revenue in key markets – MENA countries are developing transport and cultural offerings to improve capacity – Religious events represent key drivers of arrivals to some regions – Technology can help improve connectivity and access to faith-based offerings With many emerging markets diversifying their tourism offerings,…
