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Source: TradingView

UAE Boosts Investment in Oman to OMR 255M Amid Hormuz Route Disruptions

UAE project investment in Oman reached approximately OMR 255 million ($663 million) in the second quarter of 2026, rebounding sharply from a decline in the prior quarter according to official Omani data. The surge comes as regional geopolitical tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz prompt Gulf states to increase trade and transit connectivity with Oman. Bilateral trade also accelerated, with Omani exports to the UAE surging nearly 90 percent in the first eight months of the year.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

UAE Imposes Nine-Hour Daily Driving Limit on Commercial Drivers From January 1

The UAE has introduced a federal regulation restricting commercial drivers to a maximum of nine hours behind the wheel within any 24-hour period, taking effect January 1. Transport, logistics, and delivery companies must restructure routes and hire additional personnel as operators face direct legal liability. The measure aims to curb driver fatigue, historically challenged by standard 12-hour shifts.

China–UAE News
Source: Offshore Energy

TotalEnergies Signs LNG Deals Linking UAE Supply to Chinese Demand

TotalEnergies signed a five-year agreement to receive up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG from UAE-based ADNOC Gas starting in 2026. Concurrently, TotalEnergies signed a heads of agreement to supply 900,000 tonnes of LNG annually to China's Jiangsu Guoxin Group for 15 years starting in 2028.

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