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A view of the Al Ruwais port. The first phase of operations at Al Ruwais port will start on January 1. The authorities have taken all measures so that the port can start receiving vessels on that date.
The first phase of operations at Al Ruwais port will start on January 1, the Marine Department in the Ministry of Transport has announced. |
Qatar Ports Management Company has carried out necessary co-ordination with the authorities concerned so that the port can start receiving vessels on that date.
The development plan for Al Ruwais port seeks to ease the entry and exit of ships, cargo and travellers to boost trade (export and import) and other forms of commercial transactions among the countries of the region.
All marine works at the port have already been completed, such as deepening of the water passage, creation of platforms and navigation aids, and general expansion of the port and service facilities such as government buildings and fishermen service centres.
The Al Ruwais port development project aims to make the port compliant with relevant international standards in the field.
The main works of the project included deepening of the water passage to 5m and creation of marine basins (7m deep), besides six marine platforms stretching over 1,414m.
