China breaks ground on US$5b aviation complex in UAE as Iran war risks linger
China has initiated construction on a significant US$5 billion aviation complex in Dubai South, United Arab Emirates. The project, spearheaded by the state-owned firm CRCC, will feature eight large aircraft maintenance hangars spanning over 1.2 million square meters. Completion is anticipated by 2030, underscoring deepening China-UAE infrastructure cooperation despite lingering regional conflict risks. AI