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IEA Chief Says 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release Pushes Oil Prices Lower

International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol stated that oil prices have begun falling after an agreement to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil and fuel reserves. Birol reported crude prices dropped by about $5 following the announcement, which prioritises diesel alongside crude oil. The emergency initiative, coordinated with G7 nations, aims to ease tight fuel supply and lower global transportation costs.

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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Lights Up to Celebrate China’s National Day

Dubai's Burj Khalifa was illuminated on October 1 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The light show, designed by China Media Group, projected Chinese national symbols and cultural landmarks across the 828-meter tower. Spectators and tourists gathered around Downtown Dubai to watch the spectacle alongside the fountain show.

China–UAE News

Chinese Firms Expand UAE Footprint Across Finance, Logistics, and Autonomous Driving Sectors

China Securities has secured regulatory authorization to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, while JINGDONG Property signed a deal to build a 150,000-square-metre smart logistics facility in Abu Dhabi. Chinese outbound direct investment into the UAE rose to $2.6 billion, pushing cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion as bilateral non-oil trade crossed $100 billion.

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Brent Surges Past $102 per Barrel Amid Hormuz Transit Risks and Chinese Export Curbs

Brent crude climbed past $102 per barrel on October 2, 2026, driven by Strait of Hormuz transit concerns and fuel export suspensions by Chinese refiners. Middle East crude exports recovered to 17.5 million barrels per day, while refined product shipments remained constrained at 58% of pre-disruption levels.