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UAE and Kuwait Expand Naphtha Exports to Asia via Offshore Transfers

The UAE and Kuwait have increased naphtha exports to Asian petrochemical producers using ship-to-ship transfer operations conducted outside the Strait of Hormuz. Between August and September, ADNOC and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation exported approximately 1.6 million metric tons of naphtha, more than doubling shipments from the March-April period. The surge reflects growing utilization of alternative loading and offshore transshipment hubs including Fujairah and waters off Oman and India.

China–UAE News
Source: scanx.trade

Shree Cement Approves China Trading Subsidiary Through UAE Unit

The board of UAE-based Shree Global FZE has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in China named Shree International Trading (Shanghai) Limited. The new entity will hold an authorised capital of RMB 5 million to support import, export, and trading of industrial equipment. India's Shree Cement Limited will maintain 100% indirect equity ownership through its UAE holding.

China–UAE News
Source: Magzter

Dubai Targets 20% Manufacturing Share Through Chinese Industrial Partnerships

Dubai is seeking to attract more Chinese manufacturing companies to increase the manufacturing sector's share of its economy to approximately 20%, Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori said. In an interview on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, Al Mansoori noted the share currently stands between 9% and 11%. Bilateral non-oil trade reached Dh363.5 billion in 2025, and active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reached 6,650 by September 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: https://restaurantandcafe.co.nz/

GulfHost 2026 to Convene Global Foodservice Equipment Makers in Dubai

GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.

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