Emirates will operate 14 additional flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027 to accommodate festive travel demand. The temporary second daily service will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777 across two separate weeks. The carrier has also rolled out flexible booking conditions, including date-change waivers and reduced refund fees.
Non-Iranian Middle East Gulf crude oil flows to China climbed toward pre-disruption levels as logistics adapted to shifting market conditions. According to Vortexa data, ship-to-ship transfers accounted for more than half of all Middle East Gulf crude exports delivered to China in September. Chinese energy importers have increasingly turned to Gulf Cooperation Council suppliers to replace squeezed volumes.
UAE-based legal and advisory firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has expanded into China by establishing a presence in Shanghai. The firm states it is the first Arab firm to set up in China offering business consulting services. The Shanghai office aims to assist Chinese and Middle Eastern companies with cross-border trade, investment, and market entry.
International law firm White & Case is advising DIP Holding on U.S. and English law for its upcoming listing on the Dubai Financial Market. The transaction represents the first initial public offering in the United Arab Emirates in 2026. The listing involves a 20% stake sale by parent company Dubai Investments PJSC amid wider regional market caution.
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