Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Automotive brand FREELANDER announced international test drives for the FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The event follows the model's global launch held in Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Dealer partners and regional stakeholders will evaluate the vehicle across off-road and paved test tracks.
Chinese energy storage suppliers disclosed approximately 94GWh in battery system orders during Q3 2026, driven significantly by projects in the UAE. BYD and Sungrow secured contracts totaling 18.775GWh for Abu Dhabi renewable energy firm Masdar's Round-the-Clock initiative.
UAE-based NMDC Group has inaugurated its new heavy-duty cutter suction dredger, the Abu Al Bakhoush, in Nantong, China. Constructed by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry under an AED 618 million ($168.3 million) contract, the 148-metre vessel expands NMDC Group's fleet to more than 170 marine assets.
The global sugarcane bio-based tubes market is projected to reach USD 454.5 million by 2036, expanding from USD 266.1 million in 2026 according to Future Market Insights. The UAE is forecast to lead country-level growth at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate, driven by premium beauty retail and travel retail. Market demand is shifting toward hybrid designs combining bio-based sleeves with post-consumer recycled closures.
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