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Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: South China Morning Post

Cathay Pacific Extends Dubai and Riyadh Flight Suspensions Through January 2027

Cathay Pacific has extended the cancellation of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027. The decision represents the airline's third postponement of services connecting Hong Kong to the Gulf region amid ongoing regional hostilities. Affected passengers are being offered rebooking, rerouting, or full refunds, while Cathay Cargo reviews timelines for resuming freighter operations.

China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

China August Sulphur Imports Plunge 65% as UAE Remains Critical Supplier

China's sulphur imports dropped 65 percent year-on-year in August 2026 to roughly 277,300 tonnes amid Middle East maritime logistics disruptions, according to customs data. The resulting shortage drove average import prices up by nearly 246 percent. Despite broad regional shipping constraints, the UAE, South Korea, and Canada supplied 80 percent of total August imports.

Industry News
Source: South China Morning Post

China’s Sulphur Imports Plunge 65% in August Amid Middle East Maritime Disruptions

Chinese customs data reported on September 24, 2026, revealed that China's sulphur imports fell 65 percent year-on-year in August to roughly 277,300 tonnes. The supply contraction caused average import prices to surge nearly 246 percent, or 3.5 times higher per tonne. The United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Canada supplied 80 percent of China's August sulphur imports as shipments from other Gulf countries dropped sharply.

China–UAE News
Source: South China Morning Post

China Sulphur Imports Drop 65 Percent as UAE Remains Key Supplier

Chinese customs data showed August 2026 sulphur imports dropped 65 percent year-on-year to approximately 277,300 tonnes due to Middle East maritime disruptions. Average import prices surged nearly 246 percent, with the UAE, South Korea, and Canada accounting for 80 percent of China's intake.

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