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The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi placed critical minerals, clean-tech manufacturing, and resilient supply chains at the center of member cooperation. Discussions highlighted major bilateral initiatives, including a proposed $11.5 billion investment by the UAE's International Holding Company into an Indian aluminium project, while China is slated to assume the BRICS presidency in 2027.
BRICS member economies, including China and the UAE, highlighted expanded cooperation in critical minerals, clean-tech manufacturing, and supply chains at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Discussions featured China's upcoming 2027 presidency priorities in smart manufacturing and AI, as well as a proposed $11.5 billion aluminium investment by the UAE's International Holding Company. The bloc's New Delhi Declaration called for greater developing-nation participation in advanced manufacturing and broader use of national currencies.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signed and renewed over 20 trade and marketing partnerships at Arabian Travel Market to advance its Tourism Strategy 2030. Key pacts include agreements with Chinese online travel leaders Trip.com Group and Qunar to drive longer stays and visitor spending. The deals also encompass collaborations across India, the regional source markets, and the UAE domestic hospitality sector.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signed and renewed over 20 trade and industry partnerships at Arabian Travel Market, Campaign Middle East reported. The agreements include multi-market initiatives with Chinese platforms Trip.com Group and Qunar to drive long-stay visitors and maximise tourism spending. Across nine joint marketing partnerships, the emirate is targeting 75,500 additional visitors over 12 to 18 months.
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