Red Sea Logistics: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) launched a new “SRS” shipping service linking Jeddah Islamic Port with India’s Mundra Port and Djibouti, with capacity up to 2,144 TEUs, aiming to cut transit friction and strengthen Red Sea trade flows. Djibouti Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority says it’s waiting for Ethiopia’s budget participation to start building an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, with the ultramodern jetty nearing completion and storage funding expected via Ethiopia’s investment arm. Regional Trade Corridors: The IMF warns Middle East conflict is still disrupting global shipping and air routes, with Bab el-Mandeb traffic remaining far below pre-crisis levels—keeping costs and delays high for economies that rely on imports. US Visa Hub Changes (Djibouti Included): The US plans to reduce Africa visa-processing missions from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, naming Djibouti City among the designated locations, reshaping travel logistics for applicants. Education & Capacity Building: iibGroup expanded its Chevening Scholarships partnership to Ethiopia, adding fully funded scholarships across Cabo Verde, Djibouti, and Ethiopia for 2026–2027.