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Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

IEA Chief Says 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release Pushes Oil Prices Lower

International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol stated that oil prices have begun falling after an agreement to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil and fuel reserves. Birol reported crude prices dropped by about $5 following the announcement, which prioritises diesel alongside crude oil. The emergency initiative, coordinated with G7 nations, aims to ease tight fuel supply and lower global transportation costs.

China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Chinese Firms Expand UAE Footprint Across Finance, Logistics, and Autonomous Driving Sectors

China Securities has secured regulatory authorization to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, while JINGDONG Property signed a deal to build a 150,000-square-metre smart logistics facility in Abu Dhabi. Chinese outbound direct investment into the UAE rose to $2.6 billion, pushing cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion as bilateral non-oil trade crossed $100 billion.

China–UAE News
Source: Seoul Economic Daily

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Hits $2.6 Billion in Latest Reporting Cycle

Chinese direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion during the latest reporting cycle, marking a more than threefold annual increase. Cumulative investment stock rose to $12.47 billion, making the UAE the top Middle Eastern recipient of Chinese capital. Chinese banks now hold over 30 percent of assets in DIFC's banking sector.

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