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ICAO Withdraws 13-Year-Old Safety Warning on Syrian Airspace, Damascus Says

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has withdrawn a 13-year-old safety advisory regarding Syrian airspace, Syria's civil aviation authority announced. The decision allows international airlines and national regulators to reassess overflights and services to Syrian airports based on updated risk assessments. Syrian officials noted that the move does not automatically remove operational restrictions imposed independently by specific countries.

China–UAE News

UAE Showcases Financial Partnerships and Meets Central Bank of China in Bangkok

The UAE participated in the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Central Bank of the UAE held bilateral meetings with the People's Bank of China and other central banks to discuss payment systems, innovation, and sustainable finance. In addition, the UAE signed an agreement to host the 2029 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.

Industry News

12th World Green Economy Summit Highlights UAE Transition and Regional Green Finance Expansion

The 12th World Green Economy Summit concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre, gathering policymakers, lenders, and industry leaders to discuss industrial decarbonisation and sustainable finance. According to Fitch Ratings, outstanding green sukuk and bonds across the GCC reached $73 billion, representing about 40 percent of emerging market US-dollar ESG debt issued in the first nine months of 2026, excluding China. Speakers emphasised that predictable policies, capital availability, and low-carbon industrial exports provide the UAE with a distinct competitive edge.

Industry News

HKICEC Launches Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion Featuring UAE and Chinese Industry Leaders

The Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber debuted its inaugural Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion at the Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show. Spanning 600 square meters, the showcase gathered nearly 60 industry leaders from mainland China, Hong Kong, the UAE, and other global markets. The event included an international mobile device lifecycle forum and a networking gathering for over 500 delegates.