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Dubiz Expands Round-the-Clock UAE Business Setup Support for International Founders

Dubai-based business setup consultancy Dubiz has expanded its 24/7 advisory service to support international entrepreneurs across different time zones. Advisers provide round-the-clock guidance on mainland and free zone establishment, licensing, residence and Golden visas, banking, taxation, and corporate structures. The initiative comes amid rising inbound interest, following Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcoming 562 British and 211 French companies in Q1 2026.

Industry News

UAE National Guard Rescues 22 Crew After Oil Tanker Fire in Arabian Gulf

The UAE National Guard rescued 22 Asian crew members from an oil tanker after a fire broke out aboard the vessel in Arabian Gulf waters. Specialist coast guard teams responded to an emergency distress call, safely evacuated the crew, and administered first aid. Authorities reported that all 22 crew members are in stable condition.

Industry News

China’s CPECC Emerges as Frontrunner for Saudi Aramco Jafurah Gas Expansion Contract

Saudi Aramco is nearing the award of an EPC contract for the fifth phase of the Jafurah unconventional shale gas expansion. China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation has emerged as the leading contender for the package. The phase includes building three gas compression stations, each with a daily capacity of 200 million cubic feet.

China–UAE News

Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Economic and Cultural Ties

Sharjah and Chinese officials held talks to explore commercial projects in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed the potential establishment of a Chinese cultural institute in the emirate. Official data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah as of June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.