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Source: MENAFN

Dalipal Holdings Inks Deal for US$600 Million Facility at Saudi SPARK

Hong Kong-listed Dalipal Holdings finalized a 25-year lease for a 1,030,916-square-meter site at King Salman Energy Park in Saudi Arabia. The agreement initiates Phase 1 of an energy equipment base with approximately $600 million in committed capital expenditure toward a planned $2.1 billion total investment. The plant will produce seamless steel pipes, OCTG, and hydrogen pipelines to serve the Gulf and Middle East.

Industry News
Source: Almahriah Net

China Launches Direct Shipping Line Linking Taicang Port and Saudi Jeddah Port

China has inaugurated a direct maritime cargo route connecting Jiangsu province's Port of Taicang with Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Islamic Port. The dedicated service bypasses intermediate transshipment hubs, saving two to three weeks of transit time. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $108.2 billion in 2025, alongside significant crude oil shipments.

China–UAE News
Source: TradingView

BI Group UAE Signs MoU With China’s CITIC for Three Dubai Projects

BI Group UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding with CITIC Middle East Contracting, a UAE subsidiary of China's CITIC Construction Co. The agreement outlines CITIC's proposed role as main contractor for three real estate projects in Dubai's Meydan Horizon. CITIC will participate in early-stage design, planning, value engineering, and site coordination.

China–UAE News
Source: The National

Chinese Robotics and AI Firms Seek Gulf Partnerships for Physical AI

Chinese technology and robotics firms, including LinkerBot, are exploring manufacturing and assembly partnerships in the UAE to scale physical artificial intelligence hardware. The move aligns with the UAE's Operation 300bn initiative, which aims to expand the country's industrial GDP contribution to Dh300 billion by 2031.

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