The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Abu Dhabi Customs have signed an agreement establishing a digital integration framework. The partnership aims to streamline clearance and approvals for restricted hazardous petroleum materials. It also targets improved oversight of import, export, and transit shipments.
The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a feasibility study for the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (CASA) railway corridor. The route aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistani seaports on the Indian Ocean and complement the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway currently under construction. A joint working group may be formed to assess infrastructure needs, economic viability, and financing options.
The 47th edition of Big 5 Global will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 23 to 26, 2026. Supported by UAE federal and local government authorities, the industry exhibition will spotlight supply chain resilience, technology advancement, sustainable transformation, and workforce capabilities across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
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