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AD Ports Group subsidiary Noatum Logistics has launched a dedicated global business line focused on fairs and events logistics. The new organisation operates with dedicated teams across key markets, including the United Arab Emirates and Greater China. It builds upon existing event logistics operations in the UAE, which have served major international exhibitions such as IDEX and NAVDEX.
The Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2026–2027 received over 22,000 submissions from 108 countries, with China, the UAE, and India leading participation. Judging is now underway ahead of the 11th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah. Finalists and winners will be announced during the festival and featured in its exhibition programme.
The electric vehicle market in the United Arab Emirates is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.9%, reaching approximately $197.0 million by 2026 and $246.3 million by 2030. According to research cited by Simply Wall St, expansion is driven by accelerating EV adoption and sustained investments in charging infrastructure. The market study evaluates over 100 key performance indicators across sales, vehicle electrification, and infrastructure readiness.
An investigation by Iran International based on leaked documents reveals that US-sanctioned Bank Parsian used its foreign-exchange arm, Parsian Exchange, to move funds abroad via intermediaries between November 2022 and May 2023. Leaked instruction letters directed roughly $36 million in UAE dirhams, Chinese yuan, and US dollars to overseas bank accounts designated by Iranian importers. The transactions utilized Iranian export proceeds held overseas to obscure ties to sanctioned Iranian institutions.
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