#Uganda

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Uganda, Sharjah sign deal to build new airport at Kidepo National Park

Construction will start in August, said Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, chairman of the Sharjah business body

Uganda oil pipeline

Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over planned oil refinery

Negotiations on the key commercial details between Uganda and UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments are expected to be completed within three months

Nigeria

Nigeria startup to expand electric vehicle use in African push

Metro Africa Xpress raised $31m last year to develop an EV market on the continent

Emirates to resume flights between Dubai and Uganda

Passengers travelling to Dubai and transiting in Uganda will also be allowed to travel

Air Arabia

Air Arabia to launch new service from Sharjah to Uganda

The direct flights will be operated thrice weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Dubai airport immigration

UAE bans entry of passengers from Zambia, DR Congo and Uganda

The directive comes into effect from June 11