Oil and gas, renewables, storage and environmental industries
Jereh Group's Abu Dhabi subsidiary has been awarded three oil and gas engineering projects by ADNOC Onshore valued at up to $2.7 billion. The contracts include unconventional natural gas surface works at the Ruwais Diyab field alongside tie-in works across several existing oilfields. Work is scheduled to begin once formal contracts are finalized.
Walid Ahmed, an Emirati administrative supervisor at China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC), discussed his seven-year career with the Chinese energy contractor in an interview with People's Daily Online. CPECC is currently constructing a green degassing station at the Far North Bab project within the Bab Oilfield for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Ahmed noted the company's organized environment and multicultural teamwork while encouraging Emirati youth to pursue opportunities with Chinese firms.
Recruitment firm Michael Page has released its UAE Salary Guide 2027, detailing hiring demand and monthly compensation benchmarks across 18 sectors. Senior executive and partner roles in investment, consulting, energy, and legal practices reach monthly salaries of up to AED 200,000, while specialized artificial intelligence positions command up to AED 75,000. Employers are prioritizing bilingual talent equipped with knowledge of UAE labor regulations, visa processes, and local business setup.
China has stepped up diplomatic engagements to urge de-escalation between the United States and Iran amid risks to global energy security, according to a Reuters analysis published by Voice of Emirates. While China remains Iran's top oil buyer, its leverage is primarily commercial and balanced against roughly $300 billion in annual trade with Arab Gulf states. The analysis characterizes Beijing as an active observer rather than a decisive mediator as Qatar leads parallel de-escalation talks.
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