UAE-based marine engineering company NMDC Group has accepted delivery of its new heavy-duty cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush, in Nantong, China. The 148-metre self-propelled vessel was constructed by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry. The addition expands NMDC's operational fleet beyond 170 vessels to support global marine and port projects.
Chinese automotive group BYD has announced that its luxury marque Yangwang will stage the global launch of its Altior limousine in Abu Dhabi in early November. The executive sedan is priced at more than RMB 2 million ($300,000) in China and features advanced driver-assistance systems and roof-mounted lidar. The vehicle is positioned to compete against European ultra-luxury brands such as Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Maybach.
UAE marine contractor NMDC Group held an inauguration ceremony in Nantong, China, for its newly constructed cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush. Built by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry, the 148-metre vessel expands NMDC's fleet to over 170 vessels. The dredger features a total installed power of 30,040 kW and can operate at depths of up to 38 metres.
China exported 23.92 GW of photovoltaic modules in September 2026, representing a 44.2% month-on-month increase, according to Shanghai Metals Market data. The rebound was largely driven by Middle East shipments, with combined purchases from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey exceeding 3.97 GW. Despite the monthly gain, total Chinese exports for the first nine months fell 9.6% year-on-year to 184.66 GW.
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