Chinese autonomous vehicle developers are expanding commercial operations in Dubai to align with the emirate's goal of making 25 percent of transport trips driverless by 2030. Baidu's Apollo Go launched commercial services in March, WeRide has deployed over 200 vehicles in the region, and Pony.ai plans to begin commercial robotaxi services later this year.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that global diplomatic pressure has yielded restrictions on Iranian aviation and banking networks. The UAE has suspended all flights by Iranian airlines and blocked transactions via Bank Melli branches, while smaller Iranian carriers continue operating routes to China. Turkey and Oman have also halted flights from Mahan Air, and Turkey revoked Bank Mellat's operating license.
Abu Dhabi's state-owned XRG is exploring the acquisition of an equity stake in the Shell-led LNG Canada project in British Columbia. The company has held talks with existing partners, including PetroChina, to purchase a portion of their holdings. LNG Canada has an annual capacity of 14 million metric tons and primarily supplies Asian markets, including China.
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum TNF was held in Tyumen from September 14 to 17, 2026, marking its first edition with full international status. The gathering brought together more than 18,000 participants and over 50 signed cooperation agreements, featuring industry participation from China, the UAE's ADNOC, and Central Asian states. The platform focused on Russian oilfield technology localization, equipment manufacturing, and cross-border commercial partnerships.
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