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Source: EnergyNow.com

UAE Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz Reaches 50% Completion, ADNOC Says

A new crude oil pipeline being built by the United Arab Emirates to bypass the Strait of Hormuz is now 50% complete, according to ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber. The West-East Pipeline project connects domestic oil fields to the port of Fujairah to double export capacity through the port by 2027. Construction is being accelerated following directives from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed.

Industry News
Source: EnergyNow.com

Fujairah Oil Zone Hit by Fire After Drone Strike from Iran

A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following an Iranian drone strike, injuring three Indian workers. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting three incoming missiles over territorial waters, while a fourth fell into the sea. The strategic hub hosts the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline terminal bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

China–UAE News
Source: UA.NEWS

UAE Retailers Charter Ships and Shift Sourcing to Asia Amid Maritime Disruptions

Food retailers and manufacturers in the UAE are restructuring supply chains and booking dedicated cargo vessels and aircraft amid maritime disruptions linked to regional tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Retail giant Lulu Group International is independently chartering ships from suppliers in China and other Asian markets as sea transit times reach up to 70 days. Local manufacturers like United Foods and Al Ain Farms Group are also building raw material reserves and expanding domestic production.

China–UAE News
Source: Simply Wall St

Luckin Coffee Appoints Abu Dhabi Mubadala Executive to Board of Directors

Luckin Coffee appointed Philip Yifei Bao of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company to its board on October 8, 2026. The move follows Mubadala's participation alongside Centurium Capital in an investment valued at approximately $1 billion. The Chinese coffee company has reached 100 outlets in Singapore and is evaluating expansion into the Gulf region.

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