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London-based private members' wine club 67 Pall Mall has announced it will open its first Middle East venue in Dubai's The Opus building in early 2027. The 12,000-square-foot retrofit project is scheduled to open ahead of the group's Shanghai venue, which was delayed to early 2027 following approval holdups.
Messe Berlin is launching the China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) in Beijing from 3-5 November. The trade show features exhibitors including Dubai Business Events and aims to connect international destinations with Chinese corporate buyers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman held official talks in Beijing, calling for peaceful dialogue between the United States and Iran and the safeguarding of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders warned against turning the region into an arena for major-power confrontation and stressed the importance of unimpeded global trade routes.
The GCC General Secretariat announced an anti-dumping investigation on November 2, 2026, targeting uncoated paper imports from China, India, and Thailand. The action was implemented by the Permanent Committee for Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade following a technical assessment. Officials stated the measure complies with the Unified GCC Anti-Dumping Law and WTO agreements to protect domestic manufacturers.
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