Iraq's cargo ship Basra has arrived at Umm Qasr Port carrying containers from the UAE, marking the resumption of the Iraqi Line's commercial shipping service after decades. The direct route connects Jebel Ali Port to Iraq, aimed at expanding maritime freight options between the two nations. According to official Iraqi data, the UAE represents Iraq's third-largest non-oil import source after China and Iran.
DEWA International signed four international cooperation memorandums during the 28th Dubai Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition on October 20, 2026. Partners include China Energy Engineering International Group, France's EDF Power Solutions, the UK's Capital Dynamics, and India's Tata Consultancy Services. The agreements aim to support DEWA International's overseas expansion across clean energy, engineering general contracting, asset acquisition, and digital technology.
Affluent global travellers, particularly from China, are shifting away from traditional luxury tourism toward highly personalised, experience-led journeys across the Middle East. According to Xing Zhang, founder of Connect, destinations that offer culture, cuisine, wellness, and nature alongside high-end accommodations stand to gain the most. Abu Dhabi was specifically highlighted for its ability to combine premium hospitality with local cultural and natural assets.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses organized a mission to Hong Kong for 15 leaders and senior representatives of Dubai-based family enterprises. The initiative focused on family business governance, sustainability, succession planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Participants visited prominent Hong Kong institutions including the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, Kee Wah Group, and Luen Thai.
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