04 Jul 2007, — Located at the junction between the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent, Djibouti is one of the most strategic sites in the world. With the support of Dubai, the country launched one of the most massive infrastructure projects ever attempted in east Africa. At a cost of 350 million dollars, the construction of the port complex of Doraleh in 2004, which included an oil terminal, a containment terminal and a commercial and industrial zone, transformed the physiognomy of this small country. The Doraleh oil terminal has been operational since June 2006. — Image by © Patrick Robert/Corbis

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