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Abkraig Dispatch🐊36: Tears of Joy 🎊

Hantoub high school in Gezira State (the school from which the former Sudanese president Jafar Al-Nimiri and Sudanese politician Hassan Al-Turabi studied at ). Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2096419450375023&id=209095715774082&set=a.225901667426820&locale=nl_NL
Hello there dear reader and welcome to the 36th issue from Abkraig Dispatch where you will read the monthly newsletter about business, tourism, travel, finance, technology, opportunities, and events in Sudan for January/2025.
HEADLINE OF THE MONTH
There are two AMAZING headlines that I want to share with you this month which are:
The state of Gezira has been liberated from the oppressive occupation of the terrorist militia of the Rapid Support Forces after more than one year of the unspeakable horrors suffered by the citizens and residents of Gezira State under the occupation of the UAE funded and armed militia of the Rapid Support Forces
The annual recap report of Abkraig Dispatch for 2024 is now published and available for reading
Table of Contents
Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism in Articles
Travel & Tourism in Infographics & Photos

















Traditional copper drums are beaten in one of the villages of Gezira in celebration of the liberation of Wad Madani from the militia. 🇸🇩
— Yusuf (@TurtleYusuf)
4:30 PM • Jan 11, 2025
Janjaweed Militia and the Destruction of Sultan Ali Dinar's Palace: An Attack on Sudan's History and Identity
Amid the ongoing tragic events in El Fasher, the recent violations add to the suffering of its people and the erasure of their history. In a distressing development, the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Sudanese Echo (@SudaneseEcho)
1:35 PM • Jan 16, 2025
English version below ⬇️
أطعمة وأشربة أهل بطن الحجر:
أطعمة أهل بطن الحجر:
طعامهم من الذرة والقمح وأكثره من الذرة، مناطق زراعتهم ضَيِّقة في شاطئ النيل. سَمَحت لهم الحكومة الإنجليزية بزراعة ضرب من التبغ يُسمَّى (قَمْشَه) gamsha، يبيعونها جنوباً و شمالاً واقتصادهم منها. إضافة إلى… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
3:59 PM • Jan 20, 2025
📣محتوى مخصص لأطفالكم على قناة أم كيكي
!تابعوا سلسلتنا الجديدةفي سلسلة “حيوان من السودان” بتحكي لينا د. إكرام مدني، عالمة وباحثة في علم تصنيف النبات والمدير السابق لمتحف التاريخ الطبيعي في السودان قصص و معلومات شيقة و ممتعة عن حيوان من حيوانات السودان.
اشتركوا في قناة أم كيكي… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
4:07 PM • Jan 19, 2025
English version below⬇️
سافر المصورون السودانيون متجولين في أنحاء البلاد لالتقاط صور جميلة لتراث السودان الحي. خلال الأسابيع القليلة المقبلة، سنقوم بنشر ألبومات صغيرة من مجموعة صون تراث السودان الحي SSLH
التي تزدهر يوماً بعد يوم. حتّى وإن اطلعت على بعض هذه الصور عبر منشوراتنا،… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
1:52 PM • Jan 13, 2025
English version below⬇️
العيش واحد من أقدم الأطعمة في التاريخ… ولأزمان طويلة ظلت
ممارسات عمل وخبز العيش جزء مهم من تراثنا …الصورة بتوضح العيش البلدي بعد ما يتقطع ويتقسّم في المقاريص ويترص تحت الشمس.
آخر العجين بيعمل أصغر عيشة،
اسمها ‘الحنّونة’دي طريقة عمل العيش في الشمالية… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
4:05 PM • Jan 12, 2025
English version below⬇️
سوق النساء
كانت الأنشطة التجارية واحدة من أبرز الأنشطة خلال فترة المهدية في أم درمان. وكانت البلاد في حالة حرب مستمرة، حيث كان الرجال خارج المدينة إما للحرب أو التجارة، وبذلك أصبحت أمدرمان تعجب النساء وأغلبهنّ في حاجةٍ اقتصادية مما أجبَرَهنّ على الخروج… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
4:33 PM • Jan 10, 2025
English version below⬇️
طول السنة الفاتت كرسنا جهودنا عشان نصنع مجتمع نشط بيهتم بالتراث السوداني، ودا من خلال متاحفنا وفعاليتنا وقصصنا، وقدرنا نخلق روابط من جميع أنحاء العالم وصنعنا تقدير مشترك للثقافة السودانية.
الفيديو دا بيعرض لمحة من الرحلة دي. شكراً لأنكم كنتو جزء منها! ما… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
10:41 AM • Jan 1, 2025
English version below⬇️
الغنماية القوية الشمشارة قاعدة في حياتنا السودانية ليها اكتر من سبعة ألف سنة . لبنها أساسي كل يوم، ومرات بنضبح منهن نكرم الضيفان.
جلد الغنم هو نوع جيد من الجلود، أهلنا النوبيين القدام صنعو منو ملابس وشنط وأحذية وجرابات، دا غير الديكور وحاجات تانية. السودان… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Our Heritage Our Sudan - تراثنا سوداننا (@sslh_online)
4:40 PM • Dec 28, 2024
“Wherever you may be, death will overcome you—even if you were in fortified towers.” When something good befalls them, they say, “This is from God,” but when evil befalls them, they say, “This is from you.” Say, “Both are from God.” -Qur'an Inscription, Sultan 'Ali Dinar's sword, Sudan, 1908
— professor mir (@shabana.bsky.social)2025-01-22T13:13:52.748Z
Travel & Tourism in Headlines
Tarco Aviation will be providing three trips weekly to and from Kassala International Airport (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays) and also another three weekly trips to and from Dongola International Airport (Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) 🛫
Source: Tarco Aviation, Jan/2025
Badr Airlines will be providing a weekly trip on every Wednesday to and from Cairo🛩️
Source: Badr Airlines, Jan/2025
The train of the east is fixed and is operational again to carry passengers between Atbara and Port Sudan🚂
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
The new Syrian Government led by his excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa issued a decree that allows all Sudanese citizens to enter Syria freely and without any travel visa🕌🛂
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
The Sudanese government opened a new consulate in Libya🇱🇾
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
Electricity returned to Al-Sokki in Sennar⚡
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
Displaced people from Sennar State are returning voluntarily from the Northern State🚌
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
Business
Business in Articles
Business in Infographics & Photos


Business in Headlines
1.7 billion USD is the estimated loss in crops production in 2023 according to FAO🌾
Source: Beam Reports, Jan/2025
Mustafa Tambor is appointed as the new governor of Central Darfur🏛️
Source: Wakeep, Jan/2025
5000 electricity meters have arrived from China in Port Sudan⚡🇨🇳
Source: Sudan Plus, Jan/2025
Sudan Open University restored its operations in Sennar State🎓
Source: Sudan Plus, Jan/2025
Kidneys hospital restored its operations in Wad Medani🏨
Source: Sudan Plus, Jan/2025
The Sudanese government singed deals with China in the field of mining gold and copper⛏️🇨🇳
Source: Aljazeera, Jan/2025
The second stage of the joint electricity project between Sudan and Egypt is about to begin⚡🇪🇬
Source: Arab Media, Jan/2025
Giad group opened a new branch in the city of Damar in River Nile State🚘
Source: Blue Nile TV, Jan/2025
Elnasr Gum Arabic is now available in Tunisia🇹🇳
Source: Elnasr, Jan/2025
The pharmaceuticals order and delivery company “Pharma D” has restored its operations for the first time since the war broke. They can be contacted at: 00249901841580 💊
Source: Pharma D, Jan/2025
The multi-purpose mega market “Abu Al-Fadil Plaza” offers the delivery service in Port Sudan for its customers. They can be contacted at: 00249100020065, 0024990007705 🛒🛍️🏍️
Source: Abu Al Fadil Plaza, Jan/2025
The latest books by “Tasees Research Center” are now available in Port Sudan, They can be contacted at: 00249918915335 📚
Source: Tasees Research Center, Jan/2025
Iqraa bookstore restored its operations in two new cities, which are: Omdurman and Port Sudan. They can be contracted at: 00249 993154264 📚📖🛵🏍️
Source: Iqraa Bookstore, Jan/2025
Rotana flour mills restored its operations🌾
Source: Rotana flour mills, Jan/2025
Finance
Finance in Articles
Finance in Infographics & Photos

Finance in Headlines
Sudan produced 64 tonnes of gold in 2024 🪙
Source: Aljazeera, Jan/2025
Omdurman National Bank opened a new branch in Mohandiseen, Omdurman 🏦
Source: Omdurman National Bank, Jan/2025
MIG exchange added two new destinations for its customers to receive money from via Western Union which are Canada and Qatar 🇨🇦🇶🇦
Source: MIG exchange, Jan/2025
Cashi plus is now available in Kosti 💵📱
Source: Cashi Plus, Jan/2025
New 8 million bank accounts have opened in Sudan🏦
Source: Sharq news, Jan/2025
Technology
Technology in Headlines
MTN returned partially to Wad Medani📡🌐
Source: Sudan Plus, Jan/2025
Opportunities
Tenders, RFPs, RFQs, Bids
Jobs
Courses


Fellowships and Scholarships



Conclusion
That’s it for this month. Don’t forget to share this newsletter with your friends, family, and those who’re interested.
Cheers,
Ahmed El-Affendi.
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