Abkraig Dispatch🐊37: Wheels of Fate ☸️

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Ahmed El-Affendi
February 25, 2025

Railroad museum in Atbara. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A1UdX5wva/

Hello there dear reader and welcome to the 37th issue from Abkraig Dispatch where you will read the monthly newsletter about business, tourism, travel, finance, technology, opportunities, and events in Sudan for Feb/2025.

HEADLINE OF THE MONTH

Giad industrial city has been liberated by the Sudanese Armed Forces and will be undergoing rehabilitation processes

Source: Giad Industrial Group, Feb/2025

Table of Contents

Travel, Tourism, & Culture

Travel, Tourism, & Culture in Articles

Completion of Arrangements for the Opening of Atbara Airport - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Reports The Head of the Exhibitions Division in the River Nile State, Abu Bakr Ahmed

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Army Liberates Tambul - Sudan Events

The Sudanese army and its allied forces regained control of Tambul in Al-Jazira State on Saturday. T

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Resumption of Travel Bus Services from Atbara Terminal - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Follow-ups The Secretary-General of the Travel Bus Committee in River Nile State, Ism

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A Sudanese State Prepares to Launch 10 Fuel Stations - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Follow-ups The Acting Minister of Finance, Economy, and Workforce in Al-Jazeera State

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Water Crisis Resolution in Omdurman - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Follow-ups The Director-General of the Khartoum State Water Corporation, Engineer Con

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The Loss and Reclamation of Wad Madani: A Flash of Hope in the Darkness

15 April 2023 is an unforgettable date for every Sudanese. It marks the beginning of a series of traumatic events ignited by a war that Sudan is still bleeding from to this day. Nearly more than ...

500wordsmag.com/miscellaneous/the-loss-and-reclamation-of-wad-madani-a-flash-of-hope-in-the-darkness

Why the Source of the Nile River Was a Mystery for Thousands of Years

For centuries, the quest to uncover the source of the Nile River has captivated explorers, rulers, and scholars alike. Much like the arduous task of untangling a tangled web of ropes, pinpointing the source of the Nile presented a complex and enigmatic puzzle to those who sought to uncover it. The river's vast expanse complicated matters further, as it was guarded by numerous territorial armies, making exploration dangerous and daunting.

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Travel, Tourism, & Culture in Videos

Travel, Tourism, & Culture in Infographics & Photos

Travel, Tourism, & Culture in Social Media

Travel, Tourism, & Culture in Headlines

  • Electricity has returned to El-Obeid city⚡

    • Source: Aljazeera, Feb/2025

  • Electricity has returned to Kabbashi district in Khartoum Bahri⚡

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Saudi consulate in Port Sudan is fully operational🇸🇦

    • Source: Saudi Embassy in Port Sudan, Feb/2025

  • Suya Agashi restaurant opened a new branch in Al-Shinqiti Street, South of Humeidan intersection, north of Saad Rashwan center, Omdurman. To order from them contact: 00249998223393 🥙

    • Source: Suya Restaurant, Feb/2025

  • A curfew has been enforced in Wad Medani between 7 pm and 6 am

    • Source: Alsharq Sudan, Feb/2025

  • The curfew of Qadarif has been changed to be from 9 pm to 6 am

    • Source: Alsharq Sudan, Feb/2025

  • Altahaddi travel road between Shendi and Khartoum is now open for travelers and safe travel🛣️

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Oxygen station is now operational in Wad Medani hospital 🏨

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • A kidney dialysis center has opened in Dinder locality in Sennar State with a capacity of 30 machines 🏨

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Traffic police forces are now reinstated in Wad Medani and are fully operational👨🏿‍✈️🚦

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Om Rowaba city in North Kordofan is now liberated 🇸🇩

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Civil defense has started sanitizing the district of Khartoum Bahri🚒

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Land port of Wad Medani is now fully rehabilitated and ready for receiving passengers 🚏🚌

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • King Salman relief center opened a new medical clinic in Dongola 🏨

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Halfayat Almoloook clinic in Khartoum Bahri has been rehabilitated🏨

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Masodiya city is now liberated🪖🇸🇩

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Abo Oshr city is now liberated🪖🇸🇩

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Police forces and police stations has been reinstated in the localities of Hasahisa and East Gezira in Gezira State👨🏿‍✈️

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • His excellency President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi ordered to build and open a new Egyptian Consulate in Wadi Halfa, Sudan🇪🇬

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Electricity has returned to Dongola after being absent for weeks⚡

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Sudanese are returning to their homes in Khartoum from the states of White Nile and Gezira🏘️

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

Business

Business in Articles

Russia Gets Sudan Agreement to Build Naval Base

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Russian Red Sea base deal still on the table, Sudanese FM says

Russia has cultivated ties with both sides in Sudan's almost two-year-long civil war, and Russian officials have visited the army's wartime capital Port Sudan.

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Sudan army advances on central Khartoum: military source

The Sudanese military has in recent weeks mounted a fierce offensive against the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.

www.newarab.com/news/sudan-army-advances-central-khartoum-military-source

How Beirut's Sudanese Club became a refuge for the displaced

Reporting from Lebanon, The New Arab spoke to Sudanese nationals who, fleeing war and other hardships, have found refuge at Beirut's Sudanese Club

www.newarab.com/features/how-beiruts-sudanese-club-became-refuge-displaced

Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries

The Sudan army revealed it had retaken North Kordofan on Thursday, saying it had 'cleaned' the city of the Rapid Support Forces.

www.newarab.com/news/sudan-army-says-retakes-key-southern-city-paramilitaries

Partnerships with Turkey to Rebuild the Gezira Scheme - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports The governor of the Gezira Scheme, Ibrahim Mustafa Ali, met with the Presiden

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The Sudanese Economy After the War: The Necessary and Expected - Sudan Events

Report - Rehab Abdullah After the successive victories achieved by the armed forces and their daily

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Allowing Commercial Movement and Goods Entry into Al-Jazira - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports The authorities in Al-Jazira State have announced the permission for commerci

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Arrival of Transformer Oil Shipment to Wad Medani - Sudan Events

The Director-General of Sudanese Electricity Holding Company, Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Mohamed, annou

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Former Importers’ Chamber Official: Personal Baggage Exemption Decision Is Unfair - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Rehab Abdullah The former treasurer of the National Importers' Chamber, Hashim Al-Fad

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The University of Khartoum Resumes Its Journey of Giving - Sudan Events

Dr. Al-Khider Haroun It is heartening to see that many higher education institutions in our country

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Turkish Delegation Interested in Investing in Sudan - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, Ahlam Madani Mahdi Sabi

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Nile River Investment Forum: Expectations of Attracting Massive Investments to the State - Sudan Events

Report by: Rehab Abdullah The Nile River State will host the first Investment and Industry Forum in

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Energy Minister Discusses Oil Cooperation with Indian Ambassador - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports The Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Dr. Mohieddin Naim, held a meeting on M

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New Developments Regarding Al-Jazirah Project - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports The governor of Al-Jazirah Project visited some sections in West Al-Managil,

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Giad Manager: The opening of the car exhibition in Port Sudan is a support and reinforcement for Sudan - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Follow-ups The Executive Director of Giad Group for Engineering Industries, Abdullah

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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Energy and Oil and the Russian Chamber of Commerce - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Rehab Abdullah On Thursday, the Ministry of Energy and Oil signed a Memorandum of Und

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Business in Infographics & Photos

Business in Headlines

  • 249 Startups created a new service of “One Pass” membership to enable people to work in its workspaces which are distributed throughout Port Sudan, Kassala, and Qadarif 💼

    • Source: 249 Startups, Feb/2025

  • Blush mobile app of pharmaceuticals has restored its operations in Sudan. It’s downloadable and accessible at: www.blush-sd.com 💊

    • Source: Blush, Feb/2025

  • Mr. Indomie Food trucks chain created a new product of specialized cheddar cheese sauce and is available in retail supermarkets and groceries. For more information contact them at: 00249124010187 🧀

    • Source: Mr. Indomie, Feb/2025

  • Sheikh Al-Badri University opened a center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For more information contact: 00966507131666 🎓

    • Source: Sheikh Al-Badri University, Feb/2025

  • Giad Industrial city is now liberated 🚗

    • Source: Blue Nile TV, Feb/2025

  • Losses of Gezira Agricultural Project are estimated to be 300 million dollars 👨🏿‍🌾

    • Source: Alsharq Sudan , Feb/2025

  • “Om Swigo” fish market reopened again after a long time of dormancy🦈🐟

    • Source: Wakeep, Feb/2025

  • Losses of medical supplies in Gezira State are estimated to be 23.7 million dollars 🩺

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Documents and papers of land and real estate authority in Gezira State is secured and safe 🏘️

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

  • Sudanese customs authority excluded all personal furniture from customs fees🛋️

    • Source: Sudan Plus, Feb/2025

Finance

Finance in Articles

Expert Proposes Solutions to the Central Bank of Sudan to Overcome the Cash Liquidity Crisis - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Rehab Abdullah Economic expert Dr. Haitham Mohamed Fathi has put forward several prop

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Agreement to Pay Salaries for Higher Education Employees at 100% - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Follow-ups The President of the Sudanese Universities Union, Professor Imad Ardib, re

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Omdurman National Bank Launches the “Eisali” Service - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Reports On Tuesday, Omdurman National Bank launched the newly updated "Eisali" servic

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Opening of Omdurman National Bank Window at Gedaref Crop Market - Sudan Events

Gedaref - Sudan Events  Omdurman National Bank has inaugurated its new service window at the Gedaref

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Savings Bank Reveals Annual Family Financing Volume - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Reports The Savings and Social Development Bank participated in a panel discussion wi

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Two Ships Carrying New Banknotes Arrive at Port Sudan - Sudan Events

Two ships carrying new Sudanese banknotes in denominations of 1000 and 500 Sudanese pounds arrived a

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Nilein Bank Completes Preparations for the Opening of Its Madani Branch - Sudan Events

Nilein Bank has officially begun the process of reopening several branches that were destroyed, loot

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Minister of Finance Commits to Settling Arrears for the Gedaref Water Project - Sudan Events

Sudan Events - Follow-ups Finance Minister Dr. Jibril Ibrahim announced the ministry's commitment to

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New Decline in Gold Prices in Sudan - Sudan Events

Sudan Events – Reports Gold prices in Sudan saw a new decline during Thursday's trading, coinciding

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Finance Signs E-Service Contracts with Two Banks - Sudan Events

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, on Sunday, signed legal contracts with Faisal Islamic

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Finance in Videos

Finance in Headlines

  • Sudanese investments in Egypt are estimated to be 240 million USD and the Egyptians investments in Sudan are estimated to be 1.4 billion USD in the year 2023

    • Source: Hapi Journal, Feb/2025

  • The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company declared that there are 17 countries that are investing in gold-mining in Sudan currently

    • Source: Alsharq Sudan, Feb/2025

  • Finance Minister “Jebril Ibrahim: stated that the budget of 2025 involved the restoration of salaries for all of the employees of the public sector with a percentage of 100% and that the government intends to increase its revenue through taxes and customs

    • Source: Alsharq Sudan, Feb/2025

  • Bank of Khartoum reopened its branch in Halfaya, Khartoum Bahri

    • Source: Bank of Khartoum, Feb/2025

  • Farmer’s commercial bank reopened in Wad Medani

    • Source: BlueNile TV, Feb/2025

  • Banks of Al-Balad, Commercial real Estate, and Al-Baraka are now operational again

    • Source: Banks of Al-Balad, Commercial real estate, Albaraka, Feb/2025

Technology

Technology in Headlines

  • Sudani telecom restored its services and coverage in Southern Gezira, Om Rowaba, Hasahisa, Hosh, Rofaa, Kamlin, Kordofan 📡

    • Source: Sudani, Feb/2025

  • Zain Sudan restored its services and coverage in Tambol, Khartoum refinery, Tabat, Kamlin, Jaily, Kabbashi, Jonaid, Hasahisa, Fadasi 📡

    • Source: Zain Sudan, Feb/2025

  • Zain Sudan is the first Sudanese telecom company to introduce the technology of VoLTE for its customers☎️

    • Source: Zain Sudan, Feb/2025

Events

Past Events

Opportunities

Tenders, RFPs, RFQs, Bids

: توريد دراجات نارية ثلاثية العجلات من نوع توكتوك

Practical Action Closing: 27/Feb/2025

www.sudanbid.com/jobview.php?id=2841&s=

ITB: Subject: Tender for supply and provision of 50 units of Solar Power - for Dabat Bosei Village & Camp - Aljabalain Locality - White Nile State - EIIP - ILO Project

ADRA Closing: 29/Feb/2025

www.sudanbid.com/jobview.php?id=2818&s=

Jobs

Readvertisement: Nutrition officer, no-b, fixed term, kassala, Sudan (open to Sudanese nationals), #81686 at UNICEF

jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/580015?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=11314&utm_source=impactpool

National Field Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

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National Field Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

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Vacancy: Protection Field Officer

ICRC Closing: 27/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14607&s=

Vacancy: Administrative Assistant

ICRC Closing: 26/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14604&s=

Vacancy: Cook

ICRC Closing: 26/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14603&s=

Vacancy: Gender Equality & GBV Technical Specialist - Readvertisement

Save the Children International Closing: 25/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14601&s=

Vacancy: Safety And Access Officer - Dongola

Mercy Corps Closing: 25/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14602&s=

Vacancy: موظف خدمات لوجستية

Holding Group Closing: 09/March/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14591&s=

Vacancy: MEAL Officer

LM International Closing: 25/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14589&s=

Vacancy: Project Coordinator

LM International Closing: 25/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14587&s=

Vacancy: Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Officer

LM International Closing: 25/Feb/2025

www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=14588&s=

Consortium Coordinator - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Agriculture, Mine Action and Water Sanitation Hygiene, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from Netherlands Red Cross; closing on 26 Feb 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4132177/consortium-coordinator

WASH/Shelter Project Manager – Darfur Region, Sudan - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Shelter and Non-Food Items and Water Sanitation Hygiene, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Triangle; closing on 28 Feb 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4131472/washshelter-project-manager-darfur-region-sudan

Sudan country Director - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Mine Action and Water Sanitation Hygiene, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Triangle; closing on 31 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4130684/sudan-country-director

Grants and Reporting Coordinator - Sudan

Donor Relations/Grants Management Job in Sudan, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from Acción contra el Hambre; closing on 28 Feb 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4129855/grants-and-reporting-coordinator

Country Program Lead – Sudan Catalyser - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment and Recovery and Reconstruction, requiring 10+ years of experience, from AECF; closing on 4 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4129560/country-program-lead-sudan-catalyser

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR - Sudan

Human Resources Job in Sudan, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from Acción contra el Hambre; closing on 1 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4128953/human-resources-coordinator

SUDAN - Deputy Country Director in charge of Support (H/F) - Sudan

Administration/Finance Job in Sudan, requiring 0-2 years of experience, from SI; closing on 27 Feb 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4128045/sudan-deputy-country-director-charge-support-hf

WASH Manager for Sudan - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Water Sanitation Hygiene, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from PIN; closing on 28 Feb 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4125360/wash-manager-sudan

Human Resources Coordinator - SUDAN - based in SOUDAN - Sudan

Human Resources Job in Sudan, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Première Urgence Internationale; closing on 30 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4123588/human-resources-coordinator-sudan-based-soudan

Grant Manager - Sudan

Donor Relations/Grants Management Job in Sudan, requiring 0-2 years of experience, from Emergency; closing on 31 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4122541/grant-manager

Sudan - Country Administrator - Sudan

Administration/Finance Job in Sudan, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from COOPI; closing on 3 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4118668/sudan-country-administrator

Cardiac Surgeon - Sudan

Program/Project Management Job in Sudan about Health, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Emergency; closing on 15 Mar 2025

reliefweb.int/job/4107679/cardiac-surgeon

Conclusion

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Cheers,

Ahmed El-Affendi.

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