The 4th UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo officially commenced on 16th with a vibrant inauguration ceremony at Expo Centre Sharjah’s Hall 1 & 3, marking a pivotal moment for industry stakeholders across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The event, held under the theme of driving
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Main threat seen from China Senior US defence officials delivered a stark warning to US lawmakers on May 16, 2025, spotlighting the growing dangers posed by state-sponsored cyber actors and criminal organisations that exploit cyberspace to undermine US national security. The remarks came during a high-stakes hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee
New shift in South Asia’s military dynamics In the recent military tit-for-tat escalation between India and Pakistan over Hindu civilian casualties in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan’s deployment of Chinese-made military equipment has underscored the growing defence collaboration between the two nations. The conflict, ignited by a militant attack in
Stellantis Middle East and its local Saudi dealer Petromin, has successfully halted a counterfeit spare parts manufacturing operation in China that was targeting Saudi Arabia. Based on an inspection conducted by Petromin Stellantis’ field team, counterfeit parts were identified in the market In collaboration with its global team and the Chinese government, Stellantis
In changing aviation landscape After a four-year hiatus, China and India have opened discussions on reinstating direct air services between the two Asian powerhouses. This move could mark a turning point for two of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. Direct flights between the countries were suspended in 2020 due to the twin disruptions […]
As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a new retail-tech player is emerging in Dubai to meet that moment. Hushday, the region’s first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform, has raised over AED 2 million (USD $550,000) in pre-seed funding from […]
Milano by Danube, the leading brand renowned for bath and home solutions, is making a powerful impact at the 137th Canton Fair, taking place during Phase 2, from April 23 to 27, 2025, in Guangzhou, China. As a flagship brand of the Danube Group, Milano is showcasing its advanced water heaters—highlighting its leadership in innovation […]
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $61.8 per barrel (0.18% rise in WTI and 0.34% rise in Brent) on Tuesday after President Donald Trump hinted at another tariff exemption. On Monday, Trump said he is considering temporary relief from the 25% tariffs on the auto industry to give carmakers time to adjust their supply […]
9Yards Communications (UAE) – The Capital’s Agency – has today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s leading integrated marketing group, Guangdong Advertising Group Co., Ltd. (GIMC), in a move that further expands both entities’ international footprint and collaboration. This landmark affiliation unites two powerhouse agencies in their
Set to expand China operations EHang, a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has achieved a key milestone in aviation history. The company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation (EHang General Aviation), and its Hefei-based joint venture, Hefei HeYi Aviation (HeYi Aviation), have been granted the first-ever Air
Commodities Equities Digital Assets Currencies Macro data and headlines Volatility Volatility retreated Friday, with VIX down sharply (-11.7%) to 21.77 as markets rebounded. Futures today suggest caution, with S&P and Nasdaq futures down 0.6%-0.7%, and VIX futures up 2%. The week’s volatility hinges on key macro events, including today’s US retail sales and
Chapman Freeborn is to mark over twenty years of operating in China this week, after opening its first offices in Beijing and Hong Kong in 2004. Chapman Freeborn’s China operations have grown exponentially over the last twenty years, opening five offices, leveraging capacity across the Chapman Freeborn Group – including Magma Aviation’s direct charter flights –
For US Treasury hack and ‘Salt Typhoon’ The United States has announced sanctions against two entities linked to malicious cyber activities from China. The individuals and organisations targeted are accused of serious cyber intrusions affecting US government networks and critical infrastructure, including the recent hack of the US Department of Treasury. The US Department
To boost the country’s EV sales China has extended its vehicle trade-in subsidy scheme into 2025, renewing a crucial incentive to further the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The previous policy expired at the end of 2024. The trade-in scheme, which remains the final Chinese government-backed subsidy for EVs, is part of a broader effort […]
Exporters from the Anji County, part of the Zhejiang province in China, met with scores of UAE-based furniture and home décor traders to discuss business collaboration to increase the export and supply of home and office furniture products from Anji at the recently concluded 2nd Middle East Made-in-Anji Furniture Event 2024. China is the largest […]
The UAE-China Joint Investment and Economic Cooperation Working Group convened for its inaugural meeting aimed at enhancing the economic ties and investment growth between UAE and China with special focus on elevating cooperation in sectors of mutual interest – including the new economy, entrepreneurship, tourism, aviation, and logistics services. The meeting
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) AI Index today released its Global AI Vibrancy Tool which allows flexible comparisons of 36 countries based on 42 openly available AI-specific indicators. Comparisons between countries can be made using either absolute or per capita versions of the indicators and are supported by interactive
EXEED, the premium automotive brand exclusively represented by Al Ghurair Motors in the UAE, launched its highly anticipated all-electric vehicle (EV) series in China at the International Global User Summit 2024. Aligning with the country’s sustainable development goals, EXEED will add its EV EXLANTIX series to its UAE lineup by Q1 2025. At the summit, […]
Set for China launch in H1 2025 Dongfeng Nissan has unveiled its highly anticipated all-new N7 electric sedan at the 2024 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou). The N7, set to launch in China in the first half of 2025, is the first vehicle built on Dongfeng Nissan’s new modular architecture, which was explicitly developed […]
J-35A stealth fighter jet unveiled The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024, has started in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, attracting global attention. The event, which opened on November 12, highlights China’s growing technological and military capabilities in the aerospace sector. The global aviation industry has experienced





























