Chairman of DPFZA, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, engaged in discussions with Mr. Jeff Mao, Assistant General Manager of Sinotrans Container Lines Co,at Red Sea World. 

The focal point of their talks was the potential feedering collaboration involving Djibouti Shipping Company, MV Africa Sun, and Sinotrans Container Lines Co. in the region. This collaboration aims to capitalize on Djibouti's strategic location, positioning it as an ideal hub for diverse maritime activities.

On Monday, November 27th,2023, at Red Sea DPFZA Chairman, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Liang Hao, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Djibouti. 

The discussions aimed at bolstering economic cooperation between Djibouti and China.

On Sunday, the Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Awaleh, along with the Chairman of DPFZA, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, visited the Modern Agriculture Park in DIFTZ, the first national "Vertical Plantation" using hydroponic technology. 

Djibouti being a semi aride country suffering scarce water resources, imports more than 85 % of its vegetables needs. Local agriculture requires significant amounts of water, resources and land footprint, often unsustainable and economically challenging. 

On Tuesday November 20th,2023,  DPFZA Chairman, Mr Aboubaker Omar Hadi, visited the French army frigate, the multi-mission Languedoc vessel. The visit took place upon the invitation of Air Force General Laurent Boite. The frigate's Commandant, Christine Ribbe, hosted the event. The distinguished guests included H.E Mrs.Dana Purcarescu, Ambassador of the Republic of France to the Republic of Djibouti , and Deputy Chief of Staff of Djiboutian Armed Forces,General Taher Ali Mohamed.

H.E Mr. Hassan Houmad Ahmed, the Djiboutian Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment, and Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the Chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, had a meeting at Djibouti International Tower with an important delegation of MEDEF International, by Her Excellency Mrs. Dana PURCARESCU, the French Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, and Mr. Philippe LABONNE, Vice-Chairman of the Africa Committee of MEDEF International.