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Source: Simply Wall Street

UAE Electric Vehicle Market Projected to Reach $246.3 Million by 2030

The electric vehicle market in the United Arab Emirates is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.9%, reaching approximately $197.0 million by 2026 and $246.3 million by 2030. According to research cited by Simply Wall St, expansion is driven by accelerating EV adoption and sustained investments in charging infrastructure. The market study evaluates over 100 key performance indicators across sales, vehicle electrification, and infrastructure readiness.

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Source: ORF Middle East

ORF Middle East Assesses Gulf AI Data Centre Supply and Energy Constraints

An ORF Middle East study highlights critical supply chain, cooling, and power challenges facing Gulf artificial intelligence data centres. The analysis notes that China controls 60 to 70 percent of semiconductor rare earth element mining and 90 percent of processing capacity. It also reports that clean energy comprised 32.4 percent of the UAE's installed power capacity as of September 2026.

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Source: The Business Times

Chinese Independent Refiners Boost Iraqi and Qatari Crude Purchases as Iranian Flows Drop

Chinese independent refiners have increased imports of crude from Iraq and Qatar for October and November delivery to replace dwindling Iranian supplies. Private refineries purchased between 15 million and 20 million barrels of Gulf crude through major international trading houses. Delivered cargoes commanded premiums ranging from $12 to $20 per barrel above ICE Brent.

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