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In 2025, Oman exported 4,500 tonnes of squid worth US$11.6 million across 19 countries, with China ranking among the top buyers alongside Vietnam and Malaysia. Total domestic squid landings reached approximately 14,000 tonnes, dominated by traditional artisanal fishing. Oman also imported about 485 tonnes of squid during the year, with Yemen, China, and the UAE serving as the leading suppliers.
Iran has approved 10 foreign investment projects worth over $130 million in Isfahan Province during the first half of the current Iranian year. The approved ventures include investors from China, the UAE, Afghanistan, Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany-based Iranians. Projects span multiple sectors including solar power, steel production, cotton yarn, clinic construction, and POS terminals.
Chery Group reaffirmed its commitment to the FREELANDER brand during a global launch event held at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. The Chinese automaker showcased the left-hand drive FREELANDER 8 to senior Abu Dhabi government officials and commercial partners. The Middle East serves as the strategic starting point for the brand's international rollout.
Brent crude prices rose over 4% to $107.95 per barrel following an attack on Iran's South Pars gas infrastructure and subsequent retaliatory threats against Gulf energy sites. Iranian media confirmed damage at the Asaluyeh refinery, while benchmark crude remained above $100 for four consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, Iraqi pipeline exports partially resumed amid ongoing regional output disruptions and Strait of Hormuz transit constraints.
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