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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the operational strategy of the Dubai Longevity Authority, aiming to contribute over Dh35 billion to Dubai's economy over the next decade. The framework establishes business-licensing rules to attract foreign investment, manufacturing, and research in life sciences.
Regional airspace restrictions are redirecting international flights through Egypt, resulting in increased overflight and diversion traffic across the Cairo Flight Information Region. Aviation operations group OPSGROUP noted primary Europe-Asia bypass paths continue routing south via Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman or the UAE, while Kuwait remains closed to normal overflights. EASA maintains active conflict-zone advisories in parts of the Middle East and recorded recent GNSS interference affecting Egyptian airspace.
Chinese business membership in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre expanded by 9.4% over the past 12 months, exceeding 1,000 companies. Over 60% of these firms operate in advanced sectors, while UAE-China non-oil trade reached $111.5 billion in 2025.
Asian crude oil imports are projected to reach 23.96 million barrels per day in September 2026, supported by shipments from Arabian Gulf exporters. China increased purchases to 8.93 million barrels per day in August 2026, marking a 6.2 percent month-on-month rise. Tanker tracking data confirms an ongoing recovery in maritime energy flows connecting Gulf terminals to Chinese refineries.
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