The Rubu' Qarn Centre for Science and Technology completed official visits to Shenzhen, China, and Seoul, South Korea, in October 2026. The delegation met with technology firms, universities, and scientific institutions to review practices in applied research and talent development. The initiative aims to support Sharjah's technology and innovation ecosystem through prospective joint projects.
An analysis by maritime research consultancy Drewry indicates that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have transformed LNG supply dynamics between Gulf producers and Asian buyers. Deliveries from the UAE and Qatar previously met roughly 20 percent of global demand, prompting importers in China and East Asia to seek alternative supplies and long-term contracts.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to review construction progress and safety measures. The project is being constructed by Samsung C&T in partnership with local contractor Trojan General Contracting to help meet rising electricity demand from industrial expansion and AI data centers. During the trip, Lee met executives from Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A to discuss regional business conditions and expansion into new Middle East projects.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development has signed two memoranda of understanding with Peking University in China and Seoul National University in South Korea. The agreements establish a new series of Dubai Leadership Research aimed at MBA and executive education curricula. The signing took place during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum in Dubai.
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