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From September 26 to October 1, 2026, Moscow will host Moscow Fashion Week, the largest event for emerging brands, that every year unites designers, buyers, influencers, and media professionals from across the globe. This season will feature more than 70 fashion shows. International participants include Miguel Llopis from Spain, Limak by Kamil from Sri Lanka, The Black Crown Label from the UK, a joint fashion show by Gökhan Yavaş and Murat Aytulum from Türkiye, as well as leading Russian brands Gapanovich, Masterpeace, Victoria Andreyanova and Vereja, alongside other prominent international names.
Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) announced the launch of its Business Credibility Report (BCR), a business verification solution designed to help organizations independently validate and present their business credentials in an increasingly risk-conscious commercial environment. The Business Credibility Report draws on Dun & Bradstreet’s trusted business data and global verification capabilities to provide an independent assessment of an organization’s business profile.
Hormuz Crisis Highlights Energy Security Risks
China’s strategic oil reserves are estimated at 1.4 billion barrels. In 2026, China reduced oil imports by 5.5 million barrels per day. Sechin said experts estimate that without these measures, oil prices could have been another $30 per barrel higher.
According to Sechin, China was able to manage the impact of the Hormuz crisis through timely stockpiling, large-scale electrification and its partnership with Russia. He said China’s integrated energy system and transport electrification allowed consumers to shift toward alternatives following the decline in oil supplies from the Persian Gulf.
The crisis also highlighted the strategic importance of developing logistics routes that can complement traditional maritime corridors. Sechin said the Northern Sea Route can reduce delivery times by 1.5–2 times and cut costs by one-third. Through the special relationship between Russia and China, he said China has the opportunity to obtain priority access to the route.
Russia-China Energy Trade
Trade turnover between Russia and China increased by 26% in the first seven months of 2026 year-on-year. Russia remains China’s largest energy supplier, with a 22% share.
Russia has been China’s largest oil supplier for four consecutive years, with annual supplies exceeding 100 million tonnes. In the first seven months of 2026, Russia supplied 67 million tonnes, with its share of China’s oil imports reaching a record 23%.
Sechin estimated that the economic benefit to
The exhibition has filled all 14 halls and its entire 120,000-square-metre display area before the opening. “MAKTEK Eurasia has developed into one of the strongest manufacturing technology meetings in Türkiye and the wider Eurasian region,” said İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager at Tüyap Fairs Production Inc. “The level of demand reflects Türkiye’s growing role as a production and logistics link between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia, while giving international visitors direct access to its engineering and manufacturing capabilities.”
Under the agreement executed with media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, participating restaurant locations will launch three limited-time personal pizzas inspired by iconic characters from the feature film. The promotional menu features the Space Ranger Roni topped with double pepperoni, the Sheriff’s Round Up featuring barbecue sauce and grilled chicken, and Reach for the Pie topped with Italian sausage and banana peppers. Additionally, locations in the United States will introduce a custom Rootin’ Tootin’ Ranch Dip cup. The campaign includes collectible character items featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, available alongside eligible menu purchases across 43 participating global territories.
Newszy: Dubai, UAE – Elite Group Holding is strengthening its customer-first approach through strategic lifestyle partnerships…
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Pam Golding Properties expands globally with a new Dubai office, targeting luxury real estate investors and growing demand in the UAE property market.
Winners of the 2026 MENA Stevie Awards announced, recognizing innovation across 18 nations with over 1,400 nominations and global judging panels.
