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Source: Advanced Air Mobility International

ARIDGE and Ras Al Khaimah Partner on Flying Car Regulatory Sandbox

Chinese flying car developer ARIDGE has partnered with Ras Al Khaimah to launch an Advanced Air Mobility regulatory sandbox under UAE General Civil Aviation Authority oversight. The collaboration makes ARIDGE the first Chinese flying car firm in a national-level Middle East regulatory testing program. The initiative includes regional desert flight tests and an experimental flight route connecting Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi.

Industry News
Source: South China Morning Post

China’s Sulphur Imports Plunge 65% in August Amid Middle East Maritime Disruptions

Chinese customs data reported on September 24, 2026, revealed that China's sulphur imports fell 65 percent year-on-year in August to roughly 277,300 tonnes. The supply contraction caused average import prices to surge nearly 246 percent, or 3.5 times higher per tonne. The United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Canada supplied 80 percent of China's August sulphur imports as shipments from other Gulf countries dropped sharply.

China–UAE News
Source: South China Morning Post

China Sulphur Imports Drop 65 Percent as UAE Remains Key Supplier

Chinese customs data showed August 2026 sulphur imports dropped 65 percent year-on-year to approximately 277,300 tonnes due to Middle East maritime disruptions. Average import prices surged nearly 246 percent, with the UAE, South Korea, and Canada accounting for 80 percent of China's intake.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Sharjah Space Hub Welcomes Chinese Microsatellite Delegation to Explore Technical Cooperation

The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub received an official delegation from China's Innovation Academy for Microsatellites. The meeting focused on reviewing cooperation on ongoing satellite projects and identifying joint research and technology transfer opportunities. Both sides agreed to pursue structured frameworks for partnerships in space technology.

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