Sudan Croc Dispatch #7

Aug/2022

Sudan Animal Rescue Park. Source: https://twitter.com/SudAnimalRescue/status/1531364470135693312?s=20&t=tWj8Pz7iwSybgYtoyvw6WQ
Sudan Animal Rescue Park. Source: Sudan Animal Rescue on Twitter

Hello there dear reader!

Welcome to the seventh issue for Aug/2022 of the monthly newsletter of Sudan Croc Dispatch where you’ll be reading your news about tourism, business, and technology in Sudan.

Travel & Tourism

Sudan Abolishes All Travel Entry Restrictions Related to COVID-19

Source: Wakeep, Aug/2/2022

These four lost cities were jewels of ancient Africa. What happened to them?

Thonis-Heracleion, Alexandria, Meroë, and Jenne-Jeno were once centers of sophistication and wealth, but their fortunes waned over time. Although their ancient splendors disappeared from sight, archaeology is now revealing their glorious pasts.

Rana Jubara Creates a New Product: Sudanese Themed Illustrated Cards Collection, which is Sold at Contraband for 22 USD

When you visit Sudan make sure to buy a Sudanese Themed-Illustrated Cards collection from Contraband if you love playing with cards, and also for your loved ones back in your homeland.

Source: Rana Jubara, Jul/27/2022

Films About Sudan to Watch on Netflix

» Films About Sudan to Watch on Netflix The Sudans in 500 words or more!

Peter & Black - One of the Sudanese Leather Products Brands - releases a new Leather Bags Collection

If you want to buy or order Original Leather Products from the Sudanese Brand “Peter & Black, then reach out to them

Source: Peter & Black, Jul/29/2022

Mazin’s Voyage. Mazin Abdelrahman — aka Mazin Urso — is… | by Ahmed El-Affendi | Aug, 2022 | Medium

Mazin Abdelrahman — aka Mazin Urso — is a Sudanese travel film maker, content creator, and multimedia journalist who was one of the very first people to visit most of the touristic sites in Sudan and…

Catching a vibe: Nadine El Roubi's artistry is as elegant as it is enigmatic

The New Arab Meets: Sudanese musician and rhythmic wanderer, Nadine El Roubi. Driven by creative eccentricity, Nadine’s soulful offerings have gone some way to capture the newly playful, innovative and off-kilter nature of the Arabic hip-hop scene.

Sudan Airways Over The Years

Picture tracing some journeys of Sudan Airways back in the day, check out some of the popular destinations they took!

From Nimiti Paradise to Sand Dunes Dreamland

» From Nimiti Paradise to Sand Dunes Dreamland The Sudans in 500 words or more!

A Review on Awlad Omdurman Restaurant for Grills (English Subtitle Available)

مطاعم اولاد ام درمان | السودان | Alwlad Omdurman Restaurant #Sudan #Khartoum #زكي_شو

مطاعم اولاد ام درمان | السودان | Alwlad Omdurman Restaurant #Sudan #Khartoum #زكي_شو

Al-Salam Hotel Organises a New Hospitality Offer for 97 American Dollars. Details are in the Poster Below:

Have You Heard the Magic of Noori And His Dorpa Band Yet?

Noori and his Dorpa Band are a unique sound and creative talent of the Beja community in Eastern Sudan delivering a musical revolution.

10 Iconic Sudanese Films You Need To Watch

Sudanese Cinema has seen major revival over the past two years alone. Here are some of our top picks for your next Sudanese movie night!

Learning Nubian With Nabras Nubian Numbers

Have you checked out Nabras Nubian Numbers? A brilliant way to teach counting in Nubian Languages, now made available in Arabic and Andaandi/Mattokki!

Can We Decolonize the Ancient Past? Bridging Postcolonial and Decolonial Theory in Sudanese and Nubian Archaeology | Cambridge Archaeological Journal | Cambridge Core

Can We Decolonize the Ancient Past? Bridging Postcolonial and Decolonial Theory in Sudanese and Nubian Archaeology

Getting To Know The C!rcle And What They've Been Up To

AidyProof worked hard to put the sudanese rappers together make music happen. G-Salih, Eaz Da Bully & Aka Keyz made it officially The C!rcle!

New Book on Research in Nubian Archaeology

» New Book on Research in Nubian Archaeology The Sudans in 500 words or more!

Sweet Tooth Calling? Here Are The Top Dessert Spots In Khartoum!

Dessert lovers, this one is for you! Whenever you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, go down the list, we got you.

The Top Restaurants That Deliver Around Khartoum City

Food is our favourite thing in this world. Here are mouth-watering restaurants that deliver around Khartoum! Whether something salty, or for those with a sweet tooth, we got you covered.

Sudan Animal Rescue (SAR) Zoo launches two products to be sold for its visitors

Source: Sudan Animal Rescue

Light Blue Polo Shirt is sold for 26 USD

AMD Research on LinkedIn: Market Research Manager Job Announcement

Market Research Manager #JobOpportunity!

We are looking for an experienced #MarketResearchManager to join our team. Ideal candidate must have proven experienced…

Black Polo Shirt is sold for 53 USD

Dubai Airports Welcomes Sudanese Airline Tarco Aviation

The Dubai Airports have just announced that Tarco Aviation will now be providing services in the Emirate 4 times a week from DXB to KRT.

Scarring for Life: Traditional Practice Fades in Sudan | Asharq AL-awsat

Kholoud Massaed of the Hadaria tribe in Sudan vividly recalls the day her face was scarred with a sharp blade, an ancient practice that was once common. Now in her 80s, she still carries on each cheek the three lesion lines that have since darkened o

The Provenance of Ancient Cotton and Wool Textiles from Nubia: Insights from Technical Textile Analysis and Strontium Isotopes in: Journal of African Archaeology

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Mona Majdi sings for the first time in a while since her infection with cancer

منى مجدي - ضفاف الروح || New 2022 || اغاني سودانية 2022

ضفاف الروح اداء منى مجدي من انتاج 2017 واكيد || جوانا امل || ومن جديد اغاني سودانية 2022كلمات : عادل ابراهيم محمد نورالحان وتوزيع : حسام عبد السلام تنفيذ موس…

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Hosts Sudanese Jewelry Designer Nisreen Kuku

» L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Hosts Sudanese Jewelry Designer Nisreen Kuku The Sudans in 500 words or more!

Featured Artist: Getting To Know Sudalove

Sudalove or Assil Diab is one of Sudan’s most prominent Graffiti artists addressing various social, economic, and political issues.

» Sudan Reports First Monkeypox Case The Sudans in 500 words or more!

Sudan reported its first confirmed Monkeypox case, the country’s health ministry said late on Sunday.

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A Fund dedicated for Developing Khartoum International Airport is Created in Partnership Between the Airport & Hyperdeal Financial Ltd.

Source: Sudan Aviation Echo, Aug/3/2022

Business

Africa News: China Backs $640 Million Sudan Railway Restoration - Bloomberg

Sudan secured Chinese backing to begin a $640 million restoration of its railway network, pressing ahead with the ambitious project despite an economic crisis worsened by last year’s coup.

Sudanese Startups

This is a form that I have created for collecting data about Sudanese Startups to create digital content about them online like writing articles about them and publish them in my personal blog. The main purpose of creating digital content about the Sudanese startups is to promote for them, help them expand their reach and brand awareness locally and globally in order to increase their revenue and profits and maintain their sustainability and continuity. Thus, build a strong reliable national economy in Sudan.

Source: Amun Data

Source: Amun Data

Hajar Shop - a Sudanese brand specialized in honey products - Reaches its Seventh Anniversary

“Bejai”, a New E-Commerce Platform in Sudan Sees the Light!

Bejai is an e-commerce platform that offers a variety of products including fashion, cosmetics, electronics, house appliances, sports gear, tools, and toys

Source: Bejai, Jul/24/2022

Bejai: E-commerce Platform

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Ethiopia completes third phase of filling giant Nile dam | Reuters

Ethiopia has completed the third phase of filling the reservoir for its huge dam on the Blue Nile river, the government said on Friday, a process that continues to irk the country’s downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan.

Why Ethiopia’s $5 Billion Dam Has Riled Its Neighbors: QuickTake - Bloomberg

Ethiopia has been at loggerheads with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan for years over a $5 billion mega-dam it’s building on the Nile River.

Giad Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organisation starts a Series of Events “Business Roof”

The events series aim to discuss business opportunities and challenges, exchange experiences, exhibit amazing experiences, networking for innovators and entrepreneurs

Source: Giad Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organisation, Aug/10/2022

Nawar Kamal Jewelry launched a new collection: The Josephine Collection

NK Jewelry: Inspired by Africa by Omnia Shawkat

Know more about NK Jewelry in the article by Omnia Shawkat below:

Miami Group, an Events Management Company, Declares Availability of Booking Slots in September

For booking and enquiries, reach out to them at:

Source: Miami Group, Jul/31/2022

The Sudanese Translation Startup: Zeena Translation Firm | by Ahmed El-Affendi | Aug, 2022 | Medium

Zeena Translation Firm is a Sudanese startup that was founded by Zeinab Humeida in 2021 to provide language translation services to and from seven languages including: Arabic, English, French…

Yalla Nabda Business, an Organisation that Provides Business Development Solutions and Services, Launches its Arabic Website

Source: Yalla Nabda Business, Aug/15/2022

YNB

World Of Africa: Horrific reality of Sudan's gold rush
Here's How Freelancers In Khartoum Can Make Some Extra Money

All over the world, individuals have shifted to working from home, whether as full-time freelancers, or taking up projects as a side hustle.

The Sudanese Importers Chamber announced the suspension of imports and the non-payment of any customs or tax duties to the state, for a period of three days starting Sunday, in protest against the increase in the customs rate. The decision constitute

Deadly seasonal floods have collapsed more than 2,500 houses in eastern Sudan, state news has reported, leaving thousands homeless in an already impoverished region. Another 546 houses were partially destroyed by torrential rains in River Nile provin

The United Nations painted a grim picture for Sudan’s humanitarian situation, saying Wednesday that almost a quarter of the country’s population was inching toward starvation amid a dire shortage of funding. The UN Office for the Coordination of Hum

Bara Road, which Connects Omdurman to El-Obeid, is Closed due to Massive Floods

Source: Ayin Network, Aug/13/2022

Ministry of Transport receives 17 Train Carriages from China to Enhance Transport Operations in Sudan’s Railroad Network

Source: Wakeep, Aug/10/2022

More than Eight Hospitals in Gezira State are out of Service due to Lack of Funding from the Ministry of Finance

Source: Wakeep, Aug/10/2022

Gedarif Police Seized 95 Tonnes of Khat Drugs from Yemen

Source: Wakeep, Aug/10/2022

Executive Director of Khartoum Locality Issues an Order to Close All Cafes Inside Neighborhoods

Source: Wakeep, Aug/10/2022

A New Emergency Hospital Opens on Bara Road, Omdurman

Source: Wakeep, Aug/6/2022

Sudanese Importers Chamber Decide to Stop Importing for 3 Days and Agree to not to Pay Customs and Taxes as a Protest Against the Increase in the Price of Customs Rate for the American Dollars

Source: Wakeep, Aug/3/2022

Employees of the Sectors of High Education and Scientific Research Protest to Improve their Salaries

Source: Wakeep, Aug/3/2022

General Authority for Archeology and Tourism Closes 3 Travel Agencies in the Center of Khartoum due to their Improper Location

Source: Wakeep, Aug/3/2022

Government Launches MARHBA Electronic Platform for Cars Accidents

Source: Wakeep, Aug/1/2022

Sudan Purchased “J-10 ce” Military Planes from China

Source: Wakeep, Jul/31/2022

Two British Diplomats get Robbed by Two Armed Men in Al-Sanat Forest in Khartoum

Source: Wakeep, Jul/31/2022

Mak Nimir Bridge Closes due to Protests in the End of July

Source: Wakeep, Jul/31/2022

University of Sheikh Badri in Barbar Halts Study for an Unidentified Time Period

Source: Wakeep, Jul/30/2022

KitKat Restaurant in Burri Neighborhood, Khartoum gets Burned due to a Hit by Tear Gas Bomb

Source: Wakeep, Jul/29/2022

Authorities Closes Both Blue Nile Bridge and Mak Nimer Bridge that Connects Khartoum to Bahri due to Protests of Aug/11

Source: Sudan Plus, Aug/11/2022

Court Orders the Seizure of All Assets of Tarco Airlines

Source: Sudan Plus, Aug/9/2022

Industrial Chambers Union asks the Government to Abolish the Production Tax and Decrease the Customs Fees

Source: Sudan Plus, Aug/9/2022

Court Declares Abdulbasit Hamza as a Condemned Fugitive from the Law

Source: Sudan Plus, Aug/3/2022

Five Slaughterhouses are to be Built in South Darfur, North Kordofan, Blue Nile, River Nile, and West Omdurman and are Expected to Generate a Revenue of Two Billion American Dollars

Source: Sudan Plus, Aug/2/2022

Finance

The story behind Bloom's $6.5 million dollar raise | TechCabal

Following their $6.5 million raise, Bloom’s co-founder, Ahmed Ismail, speaks to TechCabal about their journey in Sudan.

United Capital Bank Starts Facilitating Visa Card Payments via Internet for Businesses Starting by Haboob & Digitech as its First Two Clients

Source UCB, Aug/8/2022

Inflation in Sudan Declines despite Stagnation, Economic Concerns | Asharq AL-awsat

The Central Bureau of Statistics in Sudan said on Tuesday that the annual inflation rate fell for the second month in a row to 125.41 percent in July, compared to 148.88 percent the previous month, after registering 192 percent in May. The country is

How Russia could be stealing over $13 billion of gold a year from Sudan

How Russia could be stealing over $13 billion of gold a year from Sudan

Russia is plundering gold in Sudan to boost Putin's war effort in Ukraine - CNN

Multiple interviews with high-level Sudanese and US officials and troves of documents reviewed by CNN paint a picture of an elaborate Russian scheme to plunder Sudan’s riches in a bid to fortify Russia against increasingly robust Western sanctions and to buttress Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine.

How economic liberalisation is driving price chaos in Sudan

In-depth: The rise in prices has been caused by the government’s liberalisation drive, which has empowered unscrupulous and powerful players to monopolise key commodities.

Sudan is the 17th Poorest Country

The World Bank will provide the World Food Program (WFP) with $100 million to address food insecurity in Sudan, the WFP said on Wednesday, Anadolu News Agency reports. The humanitarian organisation…

Bank of Khartoum closes the following branches for maintenance between the 14th of August and the 18th of August:

  1. Abdulmoneim St.

  2. Local market

  3. Al-Mazad

Source: Bank of Khartoum

Al-Baraka Bank opens two new Branches:

  1. First in Omdurman near Al-Ahfad University

  2. Second in Khartoum in Amarat on St. 7, intersection of Africa St.

Source: Al-Baraka Bank, Aug/3/2022

Technology

BreakLogic 249 releases it’s first Sudanese-Made Video Game on Steam

Source: Break Logic 249, Aug/14/2022

TVs: The Awakening on Steam

What happens when a TV wakes up and finds himself in an illusional world, where the facts become a crazy dream, TVs is a platformer game combining intense action with challenging puzzles and fight the scary bosses.

Check Out These Recreations of Sudan Through AI Art

AI Art has slowly been populating the timelines with a new trend, we found some on Sudan that speak to the heart.

Bab Al-Hara - One of the Electronics Shop Chains in Khartoum - launches its Mobile Application

Get your Digital Gift Cards for Netflix, Google Play, iTunes, Playstation Store, Pubg from Sudacards !

Source: Sudacards, Jul/28/2022

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Party at Andariya on the 27th of August. Tickets sold for 14 USD

Opportunities

Call For Concept Notes on Investing in the Rain-Fed Agriculture in Sudan | News item | Netherlandsandyou.nl

The Embassy of The Netherlands, Khartoum Duration: 4 years Budget: €23 mln Deadline: September 30, 2021

Apply to OneBeat – OneBeat

OneBeat 11 & 12 will bring two cohorts of 25 musicians together for two in-person United States-based arts exchange programs set to run in the spring and fall of 2023. Applications are due September 2nd, at 5PM EST.

Climate and Environment Adviser SUD2203 - FCO Local Posts

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RFP: Multi Sector Need Assessment (MSNA) for IRC Areas @ International Rescue Committee Closing: 31/August/2022 | Sudanbid

International Rescue Committee Closing: 31/August/2022

RFQ: ICT Equipment @ Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 23/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 23/August/2022

RFQ: FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ICT ITEMS FOR UNHCR SUDAN OPERATIONS @ UNHCR Closing: 28/August/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 28/August/2022

RFP: Upgrading, Rehabilitation, and Solarization of a Water Distribution Network in Babanusa, West Kordofan @ UNHCR Closing: 11/Sept/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 11/Sept/2022

EOI: Recruitment of an audit firm for auditing the financial statements of the Sudan Family Support Project at MoFEP of the Sudan Government @ SFSP Closing: 28/August/2022 | Sudanbid

SFSP Closing: 28/August/2022

RFQ: Laptops Purchase @ Relief International Closing: 30/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Relief International Closing: 30/August/2022

: Hygiene Kits (23EWA) @ ACTED Closing: 31/August/2022 | Sudanbid

ACTED Closing: 31/August/2022

: Construction Tools @ ACTED Closing: 31/August/2022 | Sudanbid

ACTED Closing: 31/August/2022

RFB: Hand wash Soap (4,339 families) @ Mercy Corps Closing: 25/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Mercy Corps Closing: 25/August/2022

RFP: Construction of a Women's Center in Gebeish Town, West Kordofan @ UNHCR Closing: 06/Sept/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 06/Sept/2022

RFP: Upgrading, Rehabilitation, and Solarization of a Water Distribution Network in Gebeish Town, West Kordofan @ UNHCR Closing: 06/Sept/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 06/Sept/2022

RFQ: Supply and Delivery (DDP Gedaref) of Assorted GYM Equipment to UNHCR Office in Gedaref, East Sudan @ UNHCR Closing: 30/August/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 30/August/2022

RFP: ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION & INSTALATION OF CCTV SECURITY FOR UNHCR SUB OFFICE KASALA @ UNHCR Closing: 11/Sept/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 11/Sept/2022

ITB: Bottled Drinking Water @ UNHCR Closing: 28/August/2022 | Sudanbid

UNHCR Closing: 28/August/2022

ITB: Construction of Classes and Offices in Umrakuba, Tunadbh and Babikri Camps @ Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022

RFQ: Employment laws and Procedures Assessment-Sudan @ Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022

RFQ: Displaced Women's Housing Land and Property Rights Assesment @ Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022 | Sudanbid

Norwegian Refugee Council Closing: 25/August/2022

Conclusion

To Conclude, August was rather intense. There was massive water floods that destroyed many houses, buildings, and killed many people all around Sudan - may Allah rest their souls. The CNN uncovered the ugly schemes of gold exports to Russia at a time when nearly half of Sudan’s population (18 million Sudanese Citizens) are poor and at the risk of famine, importing products to Sudan face hardships, Bara Road gets closed due to floods, and 8 hospitals halted their operations in Gezira.

The goodies of August were that the Sudanese Railroad network is in the process of renovation, the first Sudanese made PC video game was released in Steam, UCB started facilitating online Visa payments for all Sudanese Businesses, NK Jewelry released a new collection of jewelry, many amazing events, and Peter & Black released a new collection of leather products.

That’s it for this month. Don’t forget to subscribe, and share it with your friends, family, connections, and those who are interested in the topic. See you next month.

Cheers,

Ahmed El-Affendi.

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