The Modern Buildings Summit Dubai 2026 is scheduled to take place on 14–15 October 2026 at Dusit Thani, Dubai. The event will convene built environment professionals and decision-makers from across the GCC to discuss green building strategies, low-carbon development, and net-zero technologies. World Business Outlook serves as the official media partner for the industry gathering.
The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE effective September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure follows sweeping US secondary sanctions prohibiting foreign airports from providing landing, refueling, or ticketing services to Iranian carriers. The suspension immediately halts direct air connections between Iranian cities and major UAE hubs, including Dubai.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has approved the acquisition of shares in Masood Textile Mills Limited by UAE-based Velora Global Ventures from two Chinese investors. The transaction involves equity held by Shanghai Challenge Textile and Zhejiang Xinao Industry under a July 2026 agreement. Regulators concluded the Phase-I review found no adverse impact on market competition.
A delegation of 15 leading Chinese women entrepreneurs has concluded a two-week official visit across the UAE aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment partnerships. The mission was co-organised by the General Women's Union and the UAE Embassy in Beijing, representing enterprises with combined annual revenues of 4.85 billion yuan. The visiting executives engaged in business forums and site tours covering sectors such as industry, biotechnology, new energy, and investment services.
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