Gautam Adani Takes Over Haifa Port Of Israel

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Gautam Adani Takes Over Haifa Port Of Israel
01 Feb 2023
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According to reports , Gautam Adani, the head of business conglomerate Adani Group, stated that he would keep making investments in Israel after taking control of one of Israel's biggest international seaports, the Haifa port.

Adani made the comments when introducing Adani Ports and Gadot, a local logistics and chemicals organization that paid 4 billion shekels for the port (USD 1.15 billion).

Adani stated, "We will transform the entire port landscape," Adani said. "Our intention is to make the right set of investments that will not just make the Adani-Gadot partnership proud but will make the whole of Israel proud,"

Adani also had a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel. As the Port of Haifa was handed over to the Adani Group, he called the day "momentous."

He stated that Adani-Gadot aimed to transform Haifa Port into a prominent landmark.

"Privileged to meet with @IsraeliPM @netanyahu on this momentous day as the Port of Haifa is handed over to the Adani Group. The Abraham Accord will be a game changer for the Mediterranean sea logistics. Adani Gadot set to transform Haifa Port into a landmark for all to admire," In a tweet, Gautam Adani stated.

The Adani Group, which includes 7 publicly listed entities with operations in energy, ports and logistics, mining and resources, gas, defence and aerospace, and airports, is managed by Adani, a first-generation entrepreneur. The Group has developed a strong presence in India as a leader in each of its business sectors.

Airports, cement, copper refining, data centres, green hydrogen, petrochemical refining, roads, and solar cell manufacturing are just a few of the new emerging industries that Adani Enterprises' flagship company, Adani, has made significant investments in over the past five years.

In the near future, it intends to enter the communications industry and has ambitious growth goals for both its green hydrogen and airports sectors.

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