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Industry News
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UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan Sign Railway MoU for Central Asia–South Asia Corridor

The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the Central Asia–South Asia railway project. Signed in Astana during an official visit led by UAE Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the agreement initiates technical and economic feasibility assessments. The three countries also plan to discuss establishing a joint working group to coordinate technical, financial, and implementation mechanisms for the cross-border route.

Industry News
Source: IndexBox

China Eleventh Chemical Construction Secures Two Packages at Oman’s Duqm IPP

China Eleventh Chemical Construction Company has secured two construction packages for the $910 million, 890-megawatt Duqm Independent Power Project in Oman. The packages cover civil works and temporary site facilities issued through Power Construction Corporation of China's Oman branch. The facility is being developed by a consortium that includes UAE-based Etihad Water and Electricity, with commercial operation slated for 2029.

China–UAE News
Source: 36 Kr

Dubai Delegation of 100+ Officials and Executives to Visit Shenzhen in October

Over 100 senior government officials and corporate executives from Dubai will convene in Shenzhen on October 14 for the fifth Dubai Business Forum. Led by Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the delegation aims to align bilateral opportunities around Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda, cross-border investment, and artificial intelligence. Official bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached AED 180.7 billion in the first half of 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Date Palms Bear Fruit Across Inland Chinese Regions as Cultivation Expands

Date palm varieties donated by the UAE have produced fruit in inland regions of China for the first time following earlier yields in Hainan Province. The harvest concluded across experimental cultivation bases in Hainan, Yunnan, and Sichuan provinces, marking progress in bilateral agricultural cooperation. The project stems from the UAE's 2019 commitment to provide 100,000 date palm seedlings to support Chinese agricultural diversification and food security.

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