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NEWS DESK

Standard Chartered Successfully Supports Pakistan’s Inaugural Panda Bond Issuance

News Desk 18/05/2026

This week, Pakistan successfully issued a 3-year RMB 1.75 billion panda bond in the Chinese interbank market for the first time. This milestone transaction not only broadened Pakistan’s international financing channels but also marked its first entry into the Chinese capital market.

NEWS DESK

Dubai Chambers explores ways to strengthen cooperation with 18 Chinese entities specialised in investment and trade promotion during roadshow in China

News Desk 15/01/2026

Dubai Chambers recently explored ways to strengthen cooperation with 18 Chinese entities including government, chambers and associations entities specialised in trade and investment promotion during a roadshow in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The visit to China came as part of the chambers’ ongoing efforts to consolidate Dubai’s position as a global business hub and attract

Automotive

Chery’s iCAUR brand rolls out global premiere in Dubai amid push into Middle East EV market

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

Brand night woos audience China’s Chery Automobile has officially launched its new all-electric vehicle brand, iCAUR, on the world stage as the Wuhu-headquartered company accelerates its global expansion into new energy vehicles, beginning with the Middle East. iCAUR is pronounced ‘eye car.’ Chery markets the brand as ‘iCar’ in China. The iCAUR name is being […]

Automotive UAE

Fresh Chinese EV brand iCAUR targets the Middle East market

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2025

With Dubai launch this August Chinese automaker Chery Group will launch its new electric vehicle (EV) brand, iCAUR, in Dubai on August 1, 2025, as part of an ambitious expansion into the Middle East. The event will mark the global debut of the iCAUR V27 and V23 models, signalling the company’s entry into one of […]

Automotive Business Interviews

UK’s Keyloop races to digitise the automotive market in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 08/07/2025

As Chinese brands sweep in In this exclusive interview, Monzer Tohme, Managing Director (Sales) of Keyloop for the Middle East and Africa, shares insights into how the largest automotive technology company in the world maintains its dominance in the Middle East region’s dealership management market. With its headquarters in Reading, UK, Keyloop is a global […]

BREAKING NEWS Oman

Chinese company to build $1bn lithium battery plant in Oman

Arnold Pinto 07/06/2025

As Arabian Gulf green push accelerates A Chinese company is set to build a $1 billion lithium battery plant in Oman, a move that underscores China’s growing footprint in the Middle East’s clean energy supply chain and Oman’s ambition to become a key regional hub for green technology. The agreement was signed between Oman’s Public […]

Automotive

China’s leading EV manufacturers unveil unique models at Shanghai Auto Show 2025

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2025

Aiming for global sales The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show is serving as a global stage for China’s top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, who are showcasing their latest innovations in automotive technology at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, from April 23 to May 2, 2025. BYD, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, and Leapmotor lead […]

Gadgets Lifestyle Tech

Meizu revolutionises life with smart AR glasses

Arnold Pinto 23/04/2025

Debuts StarV Air2 AR Smart Glasses Meizu, the Chinese cross-disciplinary all-intelligent terminal solutions provider, has unveiled its latest innovation: the StarV Air2 AR Smart Glasses, setting a new standard in wearable technology. Combining cutting-edge augmented reality with a sleek design, these glasses promise to enhance users’ daily experiences worldwide. At

Defence & Security Logistics

Expanded US-Panama partnership aims to secure Panama Canal

Arnold Pinto 11/04/2025

And counter Chinese influence US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a major expansion of the United States’ security partnership with Panama. The expansion aims to safeguard the strategic Panama Canal and counter what he called “China’s malign influence” in the region. During a joint press conference in Panama City with Panamanian Public Security Minister

Automotive Business

Do you know that Chinese EV brands accounted for 62% of global EV sales in 2024?

Arnold Pinto 07/04/2025

Despite challenges in some regions China has firmly established itself as the dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, with its manufacturers leading in both domestic sales and worldwide production. In 2024, Chinese EV brands were responsible for an impressive 62% of global EV sales, cementing the country’s position as the undisputed powerhouse […]

Automotive

UAE is a significant automotive market that Dongfeng wants to steer right into

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2024

4 models launched this week Dongfeng Motor Corporation is a state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Founded in 1969, it ranks among China’s ‘Big Four’ state-owned car manufacturers, with 671,000 vehicle sales in 2023. Following its slogan of ‘Drive Your Dreams,’ Dongfeng’s sales trajectory grew from zero to ten million units in 40

NEWS DESK

CELEBRATE EID AL ADHA WITH JIXIANG DIMSUMS SPECIAL EID FAMILY FEAST

News Desk 12/06/2024

Jixiang Dimsum, the premier made-to-order Chinese destination located at JBR and Last Exit – Al Khawaneej, is delighted to announce a special Eid Family Feast in celebration of Eid Al Adha. From June 16th to June 23rd, this exclusive offer promises to delight families with an exquisite selection of authentic Chinese dishes. The Eid Family […]

Automotive Markets

India’s EV Sales Projected To Rise 66% In 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2024

Country’s Sales Nearly Doubled In 2023 India witnessed nearly doubling electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2023, propelled by high fuel prices, heightened consumer interest, governmental initiatives, infrastructural advancements, and growing environmental concerns. According to Counterpoint Research, a leading global research firm, projections for 2024 indicate a staggering 66%

Automotive Corporate

Nissan and Honda sign strategic partnership MoU in Tokyo

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024

The pact targets joint electrified and intelligent mobility Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a joint path towards electrified and intelligent mobility. The agreement between the two globally renowned and leading Japanese automotive manufacturers sets the stage for a feasibility study into