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Gulf Producers Restore Crude Exports as Iranian Shipments Stagnate, Kpler Data Shows

Tanker-tracking data from Kpler indicates that fresh Iranian crude loadings ground to a halt in September amid blockade pressures. In contrast, oil shipments from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other regional producers rebounded sharply, supported by alternative pipelines, ship-to-ship transfers, and naval escorts. Regional crude exports averaged 16.5 million barrels per day in September before surging to 19.5 million barrels per day in the final week.

Industry News

Oil Exceeds $100 as China Restricts Fuel Exports and Gulf Logistics Shift

Brent crude futures traded above $102 per barrel on October 2, 2026, amid Chinese refined fuel export suspensions and evolving Gulf shipping dynamics. China paused exports ahead of Golden Week to safeguard domestic stockpiles, while Saudi Arabia resumed loadings at Yanbu.

China–UAE News

Private Label Middle East 2026 to Feature China and UAE Pavilions in Dubai

Private Label Middle East 2026 has announced its upcoming edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026. The event will host country pavilions and manufacturing specialists from China, the UAE, India, Egypt, and Italy. Major regional buyers including Noon, Carrefour, and Spinneys will attend to source consumer goods and contract manufacturing services.

China–UAE News

UAE Expands East Coast Logistics as L’imad and EGA Bypass Hormuz

Abu Dhabi's sovereign platform L'imad Holding is driving major infrastructure investments to route trade around the Strait of Hormuz under a 'Zero Hormuz' framework. Concurrently, Emirates Global Aluminium has signed an agreement with Gulftainer to shift up to 250,000 tonnes of exports to the UAE's east coast in its first year. The initiatives aim to reinforce trade resilience by expanding multimodal export outlets outside the Gulf chokepoint.