Postwar reconstruction and rubble management across Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon
As disruptions in energy markets and maritime routes intensify, major powers are increasingly competing over trade corridors, resources, and supply chain control, making the Trump–Xi summit a reflection of shifting global economic balance.
From trade tensions to AI rivalry and rare earth metals, here’s what the visit could mean for stocks, commodities, and the global economy.
A landmark regional railway connecting six Gulf countries is advancing past 50% completion, with major infrastructure contracts, rising freight ambitions, and full operations targeted for 2030.
UAE–Syria ties are moving into a new phase of investment-led cooperation, with major projects in tourism, ports, and free zones signaling a shift from dialogue to execution. The initiative is expected to boost trade, attract private capital, and support Syria’s economic recovery.