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Source: Gulf News

DMCC Chief Urges Including Fertiliser Minerals in Global Critical Mineral Frameworks

DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated that fertiliser components such as potash, phosphate rock, and sulphur must be treated as critical minerals for food security. Writing in Gulf News, he highlighted Dubai's trading infrastructure and proposed applying the Dubai Critical Minerals Standard to fertiliser inputs. The UAE remains the world's leading exporter of sulphur, with exports previously projected to reach 11.4 million tonnes annually by 2029.

Industry News
Source: reuters.com

Mistral Announces New AI Model at Abu Dhabi Conference

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral has announced a new open-weight AI model named Mistral Large 4. Speaking at the Ai Everything conference in Abu Dhabi, CEO Arthur Mensch stated that the model outperforms certain Chinese models in cybersecurity. Mensch added that independence from US and Chinese suppliers is driving the company's growth in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions.

China–UAE News
Source: zawya.com

Mahy Khoory Drives OMODA & JAECOO Past 1,000 Abu Dhabi Deliveries

Mahy Khoory Automotive, the authorised dealer of Chinese automotive brands OMODA & JAECOO in Abu Dhabi, has delivered more than 1,000 vehicles in the emirate. The milestone coincides with OMODA & JAECOO surpassing 6,000 cumulative deliveries across the UAE in September 2026. The dealership supports the expansion via an Airport Road showroom and a Mussafah service facility.

Industry News
Source: Anadolu Agency

Gulf-to-China Tanker Freight Rates Surge Fivefold Amid Hormuz Shipping Disruptions

Crude oil shipping costs on the TD3C route from the Arabian Gulf to China rose by 406% to reach $229.76 per metric ton at the end of September. The sharp increase in VLCC tanker rates has forced regional crude producers to deepen price discounts to remain competitive in Asian markets. Saudi Arabia reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude by $3 per barrel for November.

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