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China–UAE News
Source: Gulf Daily News

China-Abu Dhabi JV Secures $2.7 Billion Al Maktoum Airport Terminal Contract

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a AED 10 billion ($2.7 billion) contract for the West Terminal substructure at Al Maktoum International Airport to a joint venture of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction. The 800,000-square-metre facility will span seven levels and accommodate 45 million passengers annually once complete. The project transitions the airport's $35 billion initial expansion phase into its core construction stage.

Industry News
Source: SaudiGulf Projects

POWERCHINA, Elsewedy Electric and Sinohydro Sign EPC Deal for Saudi Rabigh 2 Project

A consortium comprising POWERCHINA, Elsewedy Electric, and Sinohydro has signed an EPC contract for Saudi Arabia's Rabigh 2 CCGT expansion project. The project will add approximately 2,400 MW of power generation capacity on Saudi Arabia's western coast. The milestone follows the recent financial close achieved by project developer ACWA Power.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Business Today

UAE updates five key regulations in October spanning e-invoicing, housing, and food standards

The UAE introduced and updated several key regulations in October covering electronic invoicing, shared housing, food standards, child photography, and penalties law amendments. Notable measures include Ministry of Finance accreditation requirements for e-invoicing providers and strict room occupancy rules under Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026. Violations across these domains carry severe sanctions, including fines of up to Dh1 million, business suspensions, and licence cancellations.

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