Flight operations have resumed at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following an attack that killed two people and injured two others. Amid ongoing regional security issues, British Airways announced cancellations of 12 to 14 daily flights.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded bilateral talks in Shanghai targeting partnerships with Chinese industrial automation and robotics manufacturers. Concurrently at WETEX 2026, DEWA International signed an energy infrastructure pact with China Energy International Group among four global MoUs. The initiatives establish frameworks for joint investments and technology transfer to the Gulf.
UAE-based law and business advisory firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has established an office in Shanghai to provide business consulting services. The office represents the first Arab law firm entry into the Chinese market, aiming to connect Chinese investors with Middle East opportunities and guide UAE cross-border deals.
Chinese industrial manufacturers are increasing supply agreements for freshwater infrastructure and desalination systems in the Gulf, primarily in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Gulf utilities including ACWA Power plan to allocate at least $15 billion annually over three years to Chinese suppliers.
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