Port Description

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has several modern ports, including Dubai’s Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. Port Rashid contains a large shipyard, and Jebel Ali is located on of the world’s biggest man-made harbors. Port Rashid (known as Mina Rashid in Arabic) is a man-made commercial port named after Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Port Authority

• DP World

• Address:PO Box 17000 Dubai United Arab Emirates
• Phone:971 4 8811110
• Fax:971 4 8811331
• Email:sales@dpa.ae
• Web Site:www.dpa.ae

Port Description

The Port of Ashdod is Israel’s economic gateway, accounting for 60% of the country’s ocean-going trade. Located just 40 kilometers southwest of Tel Aviv, the Port of Ashdod is the closest port to Israel’s most important commercial centers and transportation networks. Operating since 1965, the Port of Ashdod is one of the country’s few ports on the open sea. In 2006, over 203 thousand people lived in the Port of Ashdod.

The City of Ashdod is Israel’s fifth largest city, with a population of about 207 thousand people, and an important industrial center for the region. It is one of Israel’s most important industrial centers and home to Israel’s largest port. The Port of Ashdod has been upgraded to support Panamax ships, and several shipping companies are located there. The major industry for Ashdod is an oil refinery, one of two in the whole country. Other industries include pharmaceuticals, construction, and soybean oil. It is also home to Israel’s manufacturer of radar equipment and electronic warfare systems.

Port Authority

• Israeli Ports and Railways Authority

• Address:Derech Petach Tikva 74 P.O.Box 20121
•  Tel Aviv 61201 Israel
• Phone:972 8 851 7211
• Fax:972 8 852 4202
• Web Site:www.ashdodport.co.il

Port Description

Jeddah Islamic Port is the major port for Saudi Arabia and the capital of the Makkah Province. Located on the country’s central western coast on the Red Sea west of Mecca, Jeddah is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest cities and the diplomatic country’s capital, home to many foreign embassies and the country’s ministry of foreign affairs. Jeddah Islamic Port is the gateway to the holy city of Mecca. More than 3.4 million people live in the Jeddah Islamic Port and city.

At one time, the city’s economy depended on pilgrims and fishing. With long history of trading, Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah) is home to many of the most successful businesses and merchants in the world. Today, it is Saudi Arabia’s commercial capital. It is also well-positioned between the Africa and the Middle East, making it a commercial center for the subcontinent as well. It is also the country’s third busiest industrial city.

Port Authority

• Saudi Ports Authority

• Address:P.O. Box 9285 Jeddah 21188 Saudi Arabia
• Phone:966-2-6471200
• Fax:966-2-6477411
• Web Site:www.ports.gov.sa

Port Description

The largest oil company in the world, Saudi Aramco, is located within the urban agglomerate. King Abdul Aziz Port is the second busiest commercial port in the country, after only Jeddah. Combined with the nearby cities of Dhahran, Qatif, and Khobar, Al-Dammam is the urban population is about two million, while about 600 thousand live in Al-Dammam proper.

Port Authority

• Saudi Ports Authority

• Address:P.O. Box 28062 Dammam 31188 Saudi Arabia
• Phone:966-3-8583199
• Fax:966-3-8571727
• Web Site:www.ports.gov.sa

Port Description

The Port of Beirut is Lebanon's biggest city, capital, and main seaport. Lying at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains, it is about 67 kilometers south-southwest of the Port of Tripoli and some 100 nautical miles southeast of Cyprus' Port of Famagusta. Until the mid-1970s, many Westerners viewed the Port of Beirut as the most westernized city of the Arab Middle Eastern states. Unfortunately, 15 years of civil war created terrible physical and cultural damage to the community. In spite of the violence, the Port of Beirut still has a tolerant liberal atmosphere. In the 1990s, the Port of Beirut began to rebuild, and tourists are beginning to return to this jewel of the Mediterranean. In 2003, almost 1.2 million people lived in the city, and over 1.7 million called the urban area home.

The Port of Beirut is one of the biggest seaports in the Mediterranean region. The Port of Beirut's central location and deep waters accommodate the largest of modern vessels. Tourism, especially among Arabs, thrives, and the Port of Beirut is investing significantly in new tourism-oriented infrastructure. The Port of Beirut is the seat of Lebanon's government, and it plays a vital role in the country's economy. Many corporate headquarters and banks are located in the Port of Beirut, and its redesigned city center, nightlife districts, and marinas attract tourists from around the world. The New York Times listed the Port of Beirut as the best place to visit in 2009.

Port Authority

• Gestion et exploitation du port de Beyrouth (GEPB)

• Address:Beirut - Quarantaine Region P.O. Box 1490
•  Beirut Lebanon
• Phone:961 - 1- 580211
• Fax:961 - 1- 585835
• Email:info@portdebeyrouth.com
• Web Site:www.portdebeyrouth.com

Port Description

The Port of Khalid is in the heart of Sharjah city, seat of the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emirate of Sharjah. The Port of Khalid is considered a pioneer seaport of the region, boasting the first container terminal, roll-on/roll-off cargo terminal, and free trade terminal.

Port Authority

• Ports of Sharjah

• Address:P.O Box 510 Sharjah United Arab Emirates
• Phone:971-6-5281666
• Fax:971-6-5281425
• Email:shjports@emirates.net.ae
• Web Site:www.sharjahports.gov.ae