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GCC Leaders Reject Suggestions That Strait of Hormuz Could Become Irrelevant

Leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council have dismissed assertions that the Strait of Hormuz could become obsolete amid alternative logistics developments. Speaking at the Gateway Gulf event in Bahrain, officials emphasized that the waterway remains critical for global energy and trade flows. UAE and Bahraini ministers underlined the need for diversified trade corridors alongside broader GCC economic integration.

China–UAE News

UAE and Greater Bay Area Hold Water and Sustainability Dialogue in Guangzhou

The UAE Embassy, Consulate General, and Sun Yat-sen University co-organized a water and sustainability dialogue in Guangzhou. More than 100 business, government, and research leaders discussed ecological partnerships and joint ventures between Chinese green-tech firms and UAE utilities operators. The event established collaborative frameworks ahead of the United Nations 2026 Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

China–UAE News

Guangzhou Hosts UAE-GBA Water and Sustainability Dialogue Ahead of UN Conference

The UAE Embassy in Beijing, the UAE Consulate General in Guangzhou, and Sun Yat-sen University co-hosted the UAE-GBA Water and Sustainability Dialogue in Guangzhou. The gathering brought together over 170 representatives from government, business, academia, and finance to prepare for the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. Discussions centered on linking UAE water security initiatives with Greater Bay Area technological capabilities and green investment.

Middle East Travel Alerts

World Leaders Condemn Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport as Travel Warnings Issued

World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.