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Source: Technical Review Middle East

Sharjah Prepares to Host SteelFab 2027 Metalworking and Fabrication Exhibition

Expo Centre Sharjah is preparing to host SteelFab 2027 to connect international manufacturers, investors, and industrial technology providers with markets across the UAE, GCC, and MENA region. The trade event will integrate digital twin technology and AI-driven platforms alongside live displays of heavy machinery and smart fabrication. Organisers stated the exhibition aims to support UAE industrial goals and facilitate cross-border investment.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Yahoo Finance

Smoke Free Sweden Urges UAE to Ease Nicotine Alternative Regulations

A new research report by Smoke Free Sweden suggests the UAE could accelerate anti-smoking progress by incorporating tobacco harm reduction alongside existing regulations. While the UAE reduced adult smoking to 11.1% by 2024, Sweden lowered daily smoking to 5.3% through wider access to alternatives like snus, vapes, and nicotine pouches. The authors recommend aligning UAE taxation and regulatory scrutiny with the relative risk of smoke-free products.

China–UAE News
Source: Gulf News

DMCC Urges Diamond Industry to Follow Swiss Watch Playbook Amid Disruptions

DMCC Executive Chairman and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem highlighted Dubai's neutral position as an impartial venue to resolve global diamond industry disputes. Speaking at the Dubai Diamond Conference, he urged the natural diamond sector to study how Swiss watchmakers adapted to quartz disruption, noting China's role as a major grower of lab-grown stones.

China–UAE News
Source: Khaleej Times

OMODA Showcases 5-kWh Hybrid Tech in China Ahead of UAE Market Rollout

Chinese automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO unveiled its upcoming 5-kWh hybrid-electric vehicle technology during its International User Summit in China. The powertrain will debut on the OMODA 7 and features vehicle-to-load external power capabilities. The company outlined the technology roadmap alongside expansion targets heading into 2027.

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