Logistics & Trade

Ports, shipping, aviation cargo, warehousing and trade

September 25, 2026Source: MEED

Chinese-Linked Automaker Rox Begins Commercial Vehicle Assembly in Abu Dhabi

Chinese-linked automaker Rox has launched vehicle assembly at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, rolling out the first three Rox Adamas models bearing the Made in the Emirates mark. The 10,000-square-metre facility aims to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units by 2027 and expand to 300,000 units by 2030. The project is part of Abu Dhabi's initiative to develop a domestic automotive manufacturing and export ecosystem.

Industry News

September 25, 2026Source: Marine Link

Gulf of Oman Oil Transfers Reach Capacity as Tanker Rates to China Spike

Ship-to-ship crude oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman have reached full capacity following the rerouting of Saudi crude through the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker charter rates for Middle East-China routes surged to a record $1.27 million daily, driven by the need for dozens of additional supertankers.

Middle East Travel Alerts

September 25, 2026Source: Anadolu Ajansı

Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran

Four Iraqi airports have halted all flights to and from Iran after the implementation of secondary US aviation sanctions. Ground-handling and refueling companies ceased services to avoid exclusion from the US dollar financial system, forcing travelers onto 12-hour overland routes.

Policy & Legal Updates

September 25, 2026Source: Gulf Business

Invest in Sharjah CEO Highlights FDI Inflows, AI Adoption, and Economic Diversification

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), outlined the emirate's strategy focusing on foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence, and economic diversification. Sharjah attracted 142 FDI projects worth AED 7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) in 2025, with around 75 percent already operational. The agency is targeting quality investments across technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and logistics, while expanding outreach across Asian and global markets.

Logistics & Trade

Chinese-Linked Automaker Rox Begins Commercial Vehicle Assembly in Abu Dhabi

Gulf of Oman Oil Transfers Reach Capacity as Tanker Rates to China Spike

Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran

Invest in Sharjah CEO Highlights FDI Inflows, AI Adoption, and Economic Diversification

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