Automotive brand FREELANDER announced international test drives for the FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The event follows the model's global launch held in Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Dealer partners and regional stakeholders will evaluate the vehicle across off-road and paved test tracks.
Naseem Dhofar SAOC is advancing the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Independent Power Project in southern Oman with an investment of roughly RO 43 million. China Energy Engineering Corporation's Shanxi Institute is executing the EPC contract, targeting commercial operations by Q3 2027 under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
Dubai's new shared-housing regulations took effect on September 8, establishing strict space, sanitary, and permit requirements for co-living properties. Existing shared accommodation operators and property owners have been granted until September 8, 2027, to achieve full compliance. Industry practitioners note the reduced occupancy density could raise bed-space rental rates in certain areas.
China's logistics sector saw expanding investment, higher employment, and improving facility efficiency in September, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. The equipment utilization index rose to 50.1 percent, entering expansion territory for the first time this year. Business expectations for the fourth quarter strengthened, even as operational cost pressures persisted.
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