The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations as the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) opened in Xiamen, China. These are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges.
The UAE is exploring opportunities to strengthen industrial, technological and investment cooperation with China through the participation of its delegation at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2026, taking place in Shanghai until October 16.
Dalipal Holdings, a leading Chinese manufacturer of pipes and equipment for the oil and gas sector, has signed a 25-year land lease deal with King Salman Energy Park to set up its manufacturing base at SPARK. The company is set to invest $600 million in the first phase of its major Saudi complex.
Bitcoin's reaction to US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of 100% tariff on all imports from China illustrates how Bitcoin retains the reflexive behaviour of a free market instrument. It serves as an instant mirror of global risk sentiment, where every shift in policy expectations is priced in directly and without mediation, says Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com
China is accelerating hydrogen energy development to support its green transition, with annual output exceeding 39 million tonnes. New pilot programmes, green hydrogen projects and more than 13,000 kilometres of completed and planned pipelines are advancing the sector’s expansion.
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates crude oil inventories in China increased by about 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) between January and August this year, essentially acting as a source of demand by removing barrels from the global markets.
BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform based in Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the first General Partner (GP) for a Fund of Funds worth RMB32 billion ($4.58 billion) established by CICC Capital, the private equity arm of China International Capital Corp and Chinese steelmaker HBIS Group.
Emrina, a major company that represents leading global brands in Turkey, has entered into a deal with China Railway Assembly Xinjiang Construction and Le Park Concord for setting up a joint venture company that will develop a total of 60 motel projects across Saudi Arabia.
Topsoe has been selected by Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology as technology provider for a renewable fuels project in China. It will supply Hydroflex technology and services for an industrial hub processing 300,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, supporting the energy transition.
