Lummus Technology has been awarded a contract by Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical (ZPC) to license its CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation (PDH) technology for a new unit in Zhejiang Province, China. The unit will have a capacity of 1.2 million metric tonnes per annum, making it the world's largest licensed PDH unit.
Chinese group Harbin Electric International is delivering the Rumah-2 Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia as part of the kingdom's efforts to advance its energy transition under Vision 2030. The company recently hoisted the Gas Turbine Unit 1 into position, thus kicking off the project's installation work.
Riyadh Air and China’s TravelSky Technology have signed a Distribution Cooperation Agreement in Beijing, marking a key step in the Saudi carrier’s entry into the Chinese market and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China.
Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority said a vessel carrying a record 6,068 new energy vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD has departed Shenzhen city for the UAE's Khorfakkan Port, thus marking the launch of a new direct maritime route between the two countries.
The UAE joined the trade ministers from the BRICS group as they met in India to discuss ways to strengthen the multilateral trading system, improving trade resilience and market connectivity, as well as supporting SMEs amid growing challenges to global commerce owing to Strait of Hormuz shutdown.
Asyad Shipping has advanced its fleet expansion strategy with the naming of new product tanker “MT Manah” at China’s Wuzhou Shipyard, enhancing refined petroleum transport capabilities and supporting Oman’s vision to become a leading global maritime and logistics hub.
Mena destinations are preparing for the return of Chinese travellers as outbound demand from China remains resilient. New Dragon Trail International research highlights recovery opportunities ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention will be held from September 20 to 23 at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hefei, Anhui, China, with the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing, Better Future".
Nearly 362 people were killed and over 1,300 missing - including 700 foreigners - after flash flooding hit China and Nepal, destroying villages and infrastructure, said media reports. Rescue operations are on but officials said lack of connectivity, power and resources was posing a big challenge.
Iran and China have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose what Washington says will be the “toughest sanctions in history” on Tehran, warning that unilateral economic pressure could further destabilise the region and damage global trade.
