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Source: The Japan Times

Abu Dhabi Expands Multi-Billion Port Strategy to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi is advancing an infrastructure push dubbed 'Zero Hormuz' to reduce export reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Led by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, sovereign platform L'imad Holding is preparing to commit tens of billions of dollars to ports and logistics outside the chokepoint, particularly in Fujairah. The initiative follows moves to take AD Ports Group private at a valuation near $9 billion.

China–UAE News
Source: World Coffee Portal

Mubadala Agrees to Acquire $1bn Minority Stake in China’s Luckin Coffee

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a $1 billion minority stake in Luckin Coffee. The transaction is conducted in partnership with Luckin's controlling shareholder Centurium Capital, whose 22.08% ownership remains unchanged. Luckin operates over 36,000 stores in China alongside 250 international locations.

Industry News
Source: bloomberg.com

China Expands Property Support as Developer Losses and Mortgage Risks Persist

China's property market slump has dragged on for five years, with falling values and mounting debt straining developers and households. Government-backed developer China Vanke reported a record 89 billion yuan loss, while China Evergrande was delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange. In response, Chinese authorities have introduced mortgage interest subsidies and relaxed municipal purchase rules as falling values push millions of mortgages underwater.

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