Non-Iranian Middle East Gulf crude oil flows to China climbed toward pre-disruption levels as logistics adapted to shifting market conditions. According to Vortexa data, ship-to-ship transfers accounted for more than half of all Middle East Gulf crude exports delivered to China in September. Chinese energy importers have increasingly turned to Gulf Cooperation Council suppliers to replace squeezed volumes.
UAE-based legal and advisory firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has expanded into China by establishing a presence in Shanghai. The firm states it is the first Arab firm to set up in China offering business consulting services. The Shanghai office aims to assist Chinese and Middle Eastern companies with cross-border trade, investment, and market entry.
Global seaborne bauxite shipments increased by roughly 3% year-on-year in September 2026 to 20.4 million tonnes, driven primarily by Guinean exports. While China absorbed the majority of growth with arrivals surging 21.2%, UAE arrivals fell by more than 60% amid shipping disruptions in the Arabian Gulf. Market analysts expect fourth-quarter flows to soften globally as Guinea enforces an annual export quota.
The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The international exhibition highlights advances in water, energy, technology, and environmental solutions.
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