Upon the invitation of Dr. Mourad Wahba, Acting UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary, Mr. Mohammed Itani participated in a virtual ministerial dialogue addressing the repercussions of geopolitical crises on transport and supply chains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting featured Arab transport ministers, a high-level Arab League delegation, and representatives from global organizations like UNCTAD and the WTO. The dialogue highlighted the strategic importance of Arab maritime corridors, particularly the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, in securing global trade and energy flows. Participants warned that disruptions in these chokepoints escalate shipping and insurance costs, threatening global supply chains. Ambassador Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Malki emphasized the need to diversify energy export routes and enhance regional integration in land and maritime networks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Mustafa Rashid proposed an initiative for a comprehensive Arab maritime security strategy, suggesting the establishment of an Arab risk analysis center and an AI-driven early warning system to protect navigation. Dr. Ahmed Tamer, representing Lebanon, outlined the direct impact of the crisis on freight costs and urged simplifying land border procedures. He also noted that Eastern Mediterranean ports offer crucial logistical alternatives for Gulf nations to bypass traditional bottlenecks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dialogue concluded by stressing the need for a more resilient, technology-driven Arab transport ecosystem based on cooperation. Participants acknowledged significant challenges, including a 40% rise in transport fees and strategic shifts by major companies like MSC to maintain supply chain continuity via land routes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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