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UAE marine contractor NMDC Group held an inauguration ceremony in Nantong, China, for its newly constructed cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush. Built by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry, the 148-metre vessel expands NMDC's fleet to over 170 vessels. The dredger features a total installed power of 30,040 kW and can operate at depths of up to 38 metres.
Dubai's Rental Disputes Center has established a judicial principle permitting landlords and tenants to annul lease agreements before they take effect if deception during contracting is proven. The decision is based on Articles 170, 171, and 173 of the Civil Transactions Law. The ruling emerged after a landlord discovered past rental judgments and arrest orders against a corporate tenant prior to property handover.
Chinese enterprises have launched several technology, infrastructure, and energy initiatives across the UAE and the wider Gulf region. Key developments include Aridge flight tests and UBTech robotics trials in Ras Al Khaimah, alongside major real estate and energy agreements in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Regional bodies also pledged streamlined commercial regulations and advanced bilateral investment dialogue.
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi concluded a six-day delegation visit to Guangdong and Fujian provinces on October 26, 2026. The visit focused on expanding bilateral investment in robotics, low-altitude mobility, smart transportation, and infrastructure.
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