Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced an expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced that construction has started on a carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) project at the Dongfang 1-1 gas field in south China's Hainan Province.
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of two new shipping services - Maersk’s new AE19 and Hapag-Lloyd’s SE4 - to the Jeddah port. This service, utilising vessels capable of carrying upto 17,000 TEUs, links the major Saudi port to primary Asian hubs such as China, Korea and Malaysia.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) said China's economic growth outlook remains broadly resilient despite mounting geopolitical tensions and volatility in global energy markets, citing structural factors that mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.
China launched its first AI platform for energy storage data analysis. Using AI and big data, it remotely detects defects and hazards in new energy storage equipment, generating real-time maintenance plans for prompt action.
Copper futures fell to their lowest level in multiple months, reflecting a combination of macro-economic pressure and demand concerns. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven energy prices higher, raising concerns about inflation and a potential drag on global growth, said an expert.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the launch of the official operations of its fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Chinese group Baidu Apollo Go. Set for public rollout during the first quarter, the system ensures safe and seamless mobility on roads open to live traffic.
Ampo Poyam Valves has supplied a wide range of critical cryogenic valves for the Caofeidian Xintian LNG Receiving Terminal, one of the key projects within China’s national natural gas production, supply, storage and transportation system.
Chinese group Goldwind said it has completed the successful installation of the first wind turbine at the Riyah 2 project in southern Oman. The project is being developed by OQ Alternative Energy, a subsidiary of Oman’s state energy group OQ, in partnership with global major TotalEnergies.
During the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, China’s tourism surged, with 596 million domestic trips—95 million more than 2025—and spending reaching 803.5 billion yuan ($116.7 billion), up 126.5 billion yuan from last year.
