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Iran Conflict Disrupts Persian Gulf Oil and Gas Shipments via Hormuz

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill following military strikes and retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. According to the International Energy Agency, the conflict represents the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. Disrupted energy flows have triggered sharp increases in international crude and refined fuel prices and pushed European natural gas futures significantly higher.

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World Investment Forum Opens in Doha with Focus on Capital and Infrastructure

The 9th World Investment Forum opened in Doha, bringing together over 5,000 delegates to address cross-border capital allocation. China's Vice Minister of Commerce joined Gulf trade ministers and investors to examine bilateral capital deployment and economic zones. UNCTAD highlighted that cross-border investment into essential infrastructure in developing nations dropped by over 25 percent in early 2026.

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World Investment Forum Highlights Asia-Middle East Supply Chains and Outbound Investment

Government ministers and global trade leaders convened in Doha for a high-level summit at the 9th World Investment Forum. China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang highlighted that China has ranked among the top three outbound investors globally for nine consecutive years. Participants explored methods to secure cross-regional logistics corridors through investments in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and digital logistics.

China–UAE News

GCC and China Advance Free Trade Agreement Negotiations at Doha Investment Forum

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang met on October 25, 2026, in Doha. The officials assessed progress by technical working groups negotiating the GCC-China Free Trade Agreement. Both sides stressed overcoming remaining trade obstacles to accelerate the formal signing of the deal.