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Abu Dhabi Global Market announced an expansion of the fifth Abu Dhabi Finance Week to include dedicated country-focused forums. Key additions include bilateral dialogues centered on China to facilitate cross-border capital allocation. The platform aims to connect sovereign wealth managers, institutional investors, and corporate leaders from China and the UAE.
Chinese-linked automaker Rox has launched vehicle assembly at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, rolling out the first three Rox Adamas models bearing the Made in the Emirates mark. The 10,000-square-metre facility aims to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units by 2027 and expand to 300,000 units by 2030. The project is part of Abu Dhabi's initiative to develop a domestic automotive manufacturing and export ecosystem.
Ship-to-ship crude oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman have reached full capacity following the rerouting of Saudi crude through the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker charter rates for Middle East-China routes surged to a record $1.27 million daily, driven by the need for dozens of additional supertankers.
Iraqi aviation authorities suspended Iranian flights at Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports following U.S. secondary sanctions. Iranian senior adviser Mohammad Mokhber warned regional air travel would be accessible for everyone or no one.
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