Al Habtoor Group has completed the installation of the last glass facade panel at Habtoor Towers in Dubai, being built in coordination with China Railway 18th Bureau Group Dubai. Once finished, the 1,740-unit project is positioned to become the world's largest single residential building. Handover will occur in stages, starting with over 1,300 apartments scheduled for delivery during the summer.
China's LNG imports are estimated at 5.3 million tons in September 2026, down 8 percent year-on-year amid high spot prices and Middle East war risks. Chinese state buyers are exploring long-term contracts bypassing the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining binding agreements with Qatar.
The 31st Middle East Coatings Show opened on September 28, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Organiser dmg events reported that the exhibition marks the first time the biennial trade show is hosted at this new venue. The event is projected to gather more than 5,000 visitors and feature over 300 international brands across the coatings sector.
GCC tourism is rebounding as business travel and major conferences resume across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to market intelligence platform IndexBox. High-profile gatherings like the Arabian Travel Market are helping rebuild commercial confidence following regional conflict. Leisure segments such as family travel are anticipated to follow and strengthen from late 2026 into 2027.
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