{"id":115,"date":"2026-05-06T10:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=115"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:47:31","slug":"slpha-dialogues-with-uae-investors-on-port-railway-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=115","title":{"rendered":"SLPHA Dialogues with UAE Investors on Port &amp; Railway Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) on 29th April 2026 held a high-level meeting with potential investors from the United Arab Emirates in Freetown to explore strategic investments in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_2026-05-06_034443117.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by Director-General Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, discussions focused on expanding port infrastructure in key locations including Solima, Moyamba, and Kent, as well as revitalizing&nbsp;&nbsp; railway networks to improve cargo movement and boost trade efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UAE delegation expressed strong interest, with both sides committing to continued engagement toward mutually beneficial investment partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks another important milestone in positioning Sierra Leone as a competitive maritime and logistics hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) on 29th April 2026 held a high-level meeting with potential investors from the United Arab Emirates in Freetown to explore strategic investments in the maritime sector. 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