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Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Sharjah Prioritises Ports and Rail Logistics Amid Shifting Global Trade Routes

Sharjah is positioning ports and logistics at the forefront of its investment strategy as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade routes. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority CEO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer highlighted Khorfakkan Port and the UAE's rail network as central to this push. Al Qaseer emphasised that the emirate complements rather than competes with Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

UAE-Operated Container Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Following Attack

A Singapore-flagged container ship operated by UAE-based Global Feeder Shipping sank in the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire from an attack. All 21 crew members aboard the GFS Pride were safely evacuated without injury. A second vessel operated by the company was also struck and damaged by a projectile.

China–UAE News
Source: Arab News

Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Exceeds $571 Billion Across Past Decade

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, expanding 23 percent in 2025. Chinese direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent year-on-year to 3.4 billion dirhams in 2025, with active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reaching 6,650 by September 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai Chambers Chairman Highlights Chinese Tech Role in Al Maktoum Airport Expansion

Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori stated that Chinese tech systems will play a key role in expanding Al Maktoum International Airport. The $34.9 billion project aims to incorporate Chinese operational expertise in passenger processing and automation. The airport's expansion targets an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo.

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