Accommodation
Accommodation in Khartoum is readily available, but not all accommodations offer a good standard of hygiene. International staff tend to use the City Flats Hotel in Amarat, Rotana, and Corinthia Hotel. In field offices outside Khartoum (apart from Port Sudan), humanitarian workers tend to use UN or NGOs guesthouses, which are also available. UNAMID Super camps are also used for accommodation. WFP has recently established an online internal system where it is possible to check availability and book WFP guesthouses throughout Sudan. The link is https://accommodation.wfp.org/ - the guesthouses and booking system are available to other organisations though space can be an issue.
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Hotel Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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City Flats, Street 49 Amarat, Khartoum Sudan (apartment Hotel) |
Email: info@cityflats.info or city-flats@hotmail.com Web: www.cityflats.info |
Tel:+249183499344, +249183499345 |
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Summary of Services: Apartment Hotel - close proximity to WFP and Airport. |
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Hotel Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Bougainville Guest House, House 339, Block 21, Khartoum |
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Summary of Services: Basic guest houses – close proximity to WFP office and OCHA. |
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Hotel Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Baasher Hotel, Port Sudan Palace Hotel PO Box 414, Port Sudan.
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Tel: + 249 313 823341 Fax: + 249 313 823349 |
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Summary of Services: Close proximity to WFP office and South Port. |
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Financial Services
Nearly 90% of banking systems are owned by CBOs and government-owned institutions. As of May 2014, Sudan had 35 banks of which 25 are jointly CBO/government and privately owned, and are foreign-owned.
As additional 4 government-owned banks are specialised financial institutions (SFIs) jointly owned by CBOs and the Ministry of Finance which are mandated to fill specific access-to-finance gaps.
There are 569 bank branches registered with the Central Bank of Sudan and 3.90 ATMs per 100,000 adults (ref). Banks and ATMs are concentrated primarily in and around the major cities with almost 30% of all bank branches in the Khartoum area. Despite recent efforts by the government to increase financial intermediation including simplifying the procedures for opening banking accounts, encouraging the opening of new bank branches and expansion of ATM networks, Sudan continues to be underbanked. 7% of adults have a bank account compared to an average of 24% in sub-Saharan African countries.
The largest institutions in terms of access branch coverage are the government-owned Agricultural Bank of Sudan, Bank of Khartoum, Omdurman National Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank and the Farmers’ Commercial Bank. These banks offer limited range of services including mobile banking, money transfer, microfinance services, ATMs and internet banking.
Microfinance Sector
The microfinance sector has expanded in recent years with significant support from the government; in 2009, the CBOS required all commercial banks to establish microfinance offices allocating 12% of total loans to microfinance lending operations. Some commercial banks have been providing microfinance services for over 20 years. These include the Agricultural Bank of Sudan and the Savings and Social Development Bank (which has served as an intermediary for INGOs and UN agencies). Microfinance does remain a small share of the overall banking sector and most banks continue to focus primarily on commercial lending.
Western Union has 20 outlets in Khartoum area.
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Blue Nile Mashreg Bank |
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Address |
P .O .Box 984, Khartoum, Sudan Location: Barlaman Street Tel: 00249183776092, 00249183785815 Fax: 00249183782562 |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
BLNISDKH |
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
No |
Provides only statement advice through text sms |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Provides internet banking services |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Khartoum |
10 Branches |
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North Darfur |
1 branch |
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Red Sea |
1 branch |
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South Darfur |
1 branch |
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Agricultural Bank of Sudan |
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Address |
P .O .Box 1263, Khartoum, Sudan, Extension of Gamhouria St, Mogran Tel: 00249183777839, 00249183777432 Fax: 00249183779081 |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
ABSUSDKH |
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
No |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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88 branches nationwide |
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Bank of Khartoum |
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Address |
P .O .Box 1008, Khartoum, Sudan Cross of Gamhouria Street with Qasr Avenue Tel: 00249183779924, 00249183784081, 00249183772880 Fax: 00249183779987 Website: http://bankofkhartoum.com |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
BAKHSDKH |
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
Yes |
mBok |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Mobile payments solution remains to be a nationwide initiative of which Bank of Khartoum, being the largest and most experienced bank in Sudan, is taking leading role in its implementation. The mobile money solution was previously introduced by Bank of Khartoum, but it is now put on hold, so that the Central Bank of Sudan reviews the model needed to be adopted for Sudan and also set the regulatory framework associated. Currently, it is the last stage of finalisations. Until that is finalised, Bank of Khartoum has developed a mobile banking agency mode under the name of "Wakeel" which rests on the same pillars as mobile money and performs the same functions and provides the same features to individuals with bank account and with no bank accounts in remote areas. Internet banking. |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Khartoum |
45 branches |
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Nile River State |
3 |
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Northern Region |
5 |
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South Darfur |
2 |
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North Darfur |
2 |
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West Darfur |
1 |
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South Kordofan |
2 |
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North Kordofan |
5 |
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Gadaref |
1 |
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Kassala |
1 |
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Red Sea |
2 |
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Sinar |
3 |
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While Nile State |
4 |
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Al Jazeera |
4 |
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Blue Nile State |
2 |
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Omdurman National Bank |
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Address |
P .O .Box 11022, Khartoum, Sudan, Zubeir Pasha St. with Qasr Avenue Tel: 00249183771431, 00249183789233 Fax: 00249183770392 |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
OMDBSDKH |
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
Yes |
SMS Statements |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Online payments available |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Khartoum |
9 |
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Gadaref |
2 |
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Blue Nile |
2 |
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North Kordofan |
1 |
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Red Sea State |
1 |
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Blue Nile State |
1 |
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South Darfur |
1 |
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Faisal Islamic Bank |
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Address |
P .O .Box 2415, Khartoum, Sudan Faiha’a Building, Ali A/Lateef Street Tel: 00249183777920 Fax: 00249183771714 |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
FISBSDKH |
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
Yes |
Transfers between customer accounts, bill payments and charitable donations. |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Provides limited services through SMS including statements and balance updates. |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Khartoum |
22 |
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Al Jazeera |
1 |
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Gadaref |
1 |
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Kassala |
1 |
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North Darfur |
1 |
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North Kordofan |
1 |
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Red Sea |
1 |
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River Nile |
2 |
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South Darfur |
1 |
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White Nile |
1 |
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Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Farmers’ Commercial Bank |
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Address |
P .O .Box 11984, Khartoum, Sudan, Location: Qasr Avenue, Khartoum Tel: 00249183774194, 00249183776344 Fax: 00249183773687 |
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Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc) |
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Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
FARCSDKH |
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Provides currency exchange?
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Yes |
Banking exchange rate at 6.4 SDG to the dollar |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Provides services via mobile phone? |
No |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Khartoum |
10 branches |
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Nile River State |
1 |
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Northern Region |
2 |
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South Darfur |
1 |
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North Kordofan |
2 |
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Gadaref |
2 |
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Kassala |
2 |
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Red Sea |
2 |
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Sinar |
1 |
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While Nile State |
1 |
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Al Jazeera |
4 |
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Blue Nile State |
1 |
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Clearing agents are available in Port Sudan for both Food and Non Food Items. Their role and procedure is detailed at: 1.3 Sudan Customs Information
Handling Equipment
Handling equipment at the port of Port Sudan is detailed under section 2.1 Port of Port Sudan, at the following link: 2.1 Sudan Port of Port Sudan
Electricity and Power
Power generation in Sudan is controlled by the government and electricity is not imported. The main source of power production is generators, as the country currently does not have enough power production to satisfy local needs (current consumption amounts to 2.5 MW, while the current production is 1.8 MW). However, the national grid is improving and expanding into remote locations. Outages are common from May to August, but may happen all year round; usually outages may last 3- 4 hours. The voltage is 400/250 V.
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Electricity and Power Summary Table |
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Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
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Sudan National Grid |
75% Hydroelectric, 25% Diesel |
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1.8 MW |
Postal and Courier Services
Sudan’s post office, Sudapost, has branches in all state capitals offering various types of mail delivery (ordinary mail, registered mail and small parcels). Sudapost provides a number of additional services including logistical services allowing the tracking and control of all types of goods with volume over 30kg throughout Sudan linked to its transportation and warehousing systems.
In addition, Sudapost through its Post Offices provides a range of financial services including the payment of electricity bill, pension payment services and postal money transfer services. Postal money transfer service allows the transfer of cash using a central electronic network at a low cost of 15SDG per every 1000SDG transferred.
A number of courier services, both international and domestic operate in Sudan including DHL and Amarex. In addition, TNT and Sky Net World Express (SudaPost) also operate in Sudan providing an international service while Case Express Service provides and local courier services.
Printing and Publishing
Sudan has a number of printing companies based in Khartoum that are able to provide printing services.
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Name |
Contact |
Address |
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Arabesque for Technical Design |
Mr. Hassan |
Located at Hurriyah Road near Saint Mary’s Maternity Hospital |
0912208401 |
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Elmazin Printing Press |
Mr Faisal/Mr Rahmi |
Located at Hurriyah Road east of the old building of the US Embassy |
0911239934 |
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Abbash Probaganda 'i Mac User' |
Mr. Rashed |
Located at near Saint Mary’s Maternity Hospital St. 21 Oct at Birreir Building. |
0912826256 |
Taxi Companies
Taxi services are not readily available in Sudan. Taxi companies are present in Khartoum and are a relatively safe means of transportation. However, it is recommended to book them in advance through a reliable company. Taking taxis after midnight is usually very difficult.
Local transportation in Khartoum (like bus, rickshaws/tuctuc and Amjad) is not recommended security-wise, mainly due to the poor maintenance of the vehicles.
Outside of Khartoum, humanitarian workers tend to use office vehicles or private cars in their daily movements.
Vehicle Rental
Vehicle rental facilities are readily available and it is possible to rent different kind of vehicles (trucks, light vehicles, forklifts, etc…) throughout Sudan. An organization can reasonably expect to meet initial needs through renting.
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Rental Car Company and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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5M Rent a Car , 49 Khartoum 2, Katarina Street , Khartoum , Republic of Sudan |
Email: mickey5mi@gmail.com |
Tel: +249 18341292
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Car and 4 x 4 Rentals |
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Rental Car Company and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Abu Tarha Car Rental , Grand Holiday Villa Hotel, Nile Avenue, Khartoum, Republic of Sudan |
Name: Samual Darias Title: Manager Email: contact@aburtarha.com Web: http://abutarha.com/ |
Tel: + 249 9 12359743 |
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Waste Management and Disposal Services
In Sudan, waste is generally collected with garbage trucks. Sewage water in Khartoum is collected with septic tanks.
Disposal services for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste are usually done through auction.
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