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Industry News
Source: trend.az

Iran Approves Over $130 Million in Isfahan Investment Projects Involving UAE and China

Iran has approved 10 foreign investment projects worth over $130 million in Isfahan Province during the first half of the current Iranian year. The approved ventures include investors from China, the UAE, Afghanistan, Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany-based Iranians. Projects span multiple sectors including solar power, steel production, cotton yarn, clinic construction, and POS terminals.

Industry News
Source: EnergyNow.com

Brent Crude Tops $107 After Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

Brent crude prices rose over 4% to $107.95 per barrel following an attack on Iran's South Pars gas infrastructure and subsequent retaliatory threats against Gulf energy sites. Iranian media confirmed damage at the Asaluyeh refinery, while benchmark crude remained above $100 for four consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, Iraqi pipeline exports partially resumed amid ongoing regional output disruptions and Strait of Hormuz transit constraints.

Industry News
Source: EIN News

ROX Capital Group Launches Gulf Energy Storage Platform Across UAE and Oman

Dubai-based real asset firm ROX Capital Group has launched the ROX Gulf Energy Storage Platform to advance utility-scale and commercial storage projects in the UAE and Oman. The platform will identify and deploy diverse battery chemistries and long-duration storage technologies while assessing regional assembly and manufacturing opportunities. ROX plans to partner with established technology providers to participate in upcoming regional storage tenders.

China–UAE News
Source: fakti.bg

Analysis Assesses China’s Balancing of GCC Investments and Regional Geopolitics

An analysis published by Fakti.bg reviews China's economic and diplomatic positioning amid ongoing US-Iran friction. The piece highlights that Beijing prioritises its ties with GCC nations, including the UAE, seeking to safeguard its regional investments and maritime transit routes. It also examines China's energy security buffers alongside structural economic vulnerabilities.

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