Citi has expanded Citi Token Services into Japan and the United Arab Emirates, bringing its blockchain-based liquidity platform to seven global markets. The service enables corporate and institutional clients to transfer funds 24/7 without traditional cut-off times or holiday calendars. Under the expansion, the UAE supports both US dollar and euro transactions, while Japan supports US dollars.
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum in Tyumen featured participation from Chinese energy companies and the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. ADNOC advanced supplier qualification frameworks covering 60 approved technical standards, while Chinese and Gulf entities signed commercial pacts across upstream services, LNG shipping, and decarbonization technologies.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi emphasized the need for deeper regional convergence across energy, trade, and digital transport corridors connecting the Gulf to Asian markets. Speaking at a symposium with the UNDP, he highlighted that member states produce roughly 16.6 million barrels of crude oil daily, representing 22.2 percent of global output. He underscored that long-term stability requires cross-border infrastructure, digital logistics, and institutional connectivity beyond oil exports.
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF 2026) in Tyumen operated with full international status, convening over 18,000 participants from across the energy sector. Representatives from China and the UAE's ADNOC participated alongside major Russian energy producers. The event registered more than 50 cooperation agreements and over 200 technology launches.
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