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Sanad Al Ain GTF Centre to Require Over 1,000 Technicians, CFO Says

Abu Dhabi aerospace company Sanad expects its upcoming GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational. Group CFO Kashish Kohli stated that Sanad will focus on developing local talent through UAE universities and training programmes amid a global shortage of aviation personnel. The company's workforce reached 898 employees in the first half of 2026, with an Emiratisation rate of 36.9%.

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Asia’s Crude Oil Imports Rebound Driven by Arabian Gulf Shipments

Asian crude oil imports are scheduled to reach 23.96 million barrels per day in September 2026, supported by shipments from Arabian Gulf producers. China increased its imports to 8.93 million barrels per day in August, though total Asian volumes remain 13 percent below pre-tension baselines.

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Asia Crude Oil Imports Rebound While China Raises Purchases From Gulf Producers

Asian markets are scheduled to import 23.96 million barrels of crude oil per day in September 2026, driven by Arabian Gulf supplies. China's foreign crude purchases reached 8.93 million barrels per day in August, a 6.2 percent increase month-on-month. Despite recovering maritime flows, total Asian crude imports remain 13 percent below pre-crisis baseline levels.

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Philippine Airlines to Resume Manila-Dubai Flights Starting October 2

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority concluded emergency passenger transfer operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv on October 5, 2026. A total of 37 alternative flights transported 7,479 stranded travelers to Ben Gurion Airport following regular service disruptions. UAE authorities confirmed coordination for all affected passengers has now been resolved.