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Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup Opens Fifth Leg in Shanghai

The fifth leg of the 2026 Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup commenced in Shanghai at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre, featuring 81 horses representing roughly 35 owners. Organised by the UAE, the event is held as part of the 2026 Shanghai International Horse Culture Carnival. The two-day competition aims to promote purebred Arabian horses globally while expanding international breeding and exhibition opportunities.

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China Navigates Middle East Energy Security and Tanker Corridors Amid Regional Conflict

China is managing complex diplomatic and commercial balancing acts to protect vital Middle East oil routes as disruptions affect the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. While maintaining public neutrality, Beijing has engaged in private efforts to keep crude flowing from Gulf partners, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. China remains one of the UAE's largest crude destinations, second only to Japan.

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Abu Dhabi Expands Fujairah Port as Dubai Forum Unveils China Lineup

Abu Dhabi has expanded container terminals and oil storage at the Port of Fujairah under its 'Zero Hormuz' infrastructure initiative to secure direct trade corridors to China outside the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Dubai Chambers and the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association unveiled the delegation and attendee lineup for the 2026 Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. Over 90 Dubai officials and senior executives, alongside more than 600 registered Chinese companies, are confirmed to participate in the bilateral event.

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ICE Launches First VLCC Tanker Freight Futures for Gulf of Oman to China Route

Intercontinental Exchange has launched new freight derivatives, including the first tanker freight futures on the TD34 route from the Gulf of Oman to China. The contracts are cash-settled based on Baltic Exchange assessments to help market participants hedge freight risk amid shipping disruptions. Average daily trading volume across ICE freight markets grew 33 percent year-to-date.