[Abu Dhabi government to invest $2.72 billion in six transformation programmes]The Abu Dhabi government will invest $2.72 billion in six transformational programs aimed at more than doubling the city's manufacturing sector to $46.83 billion by 2031. The government intends to provide more financing channels, improve the ease of doing business in the emirate, and target more foreign direct investment. The new Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, launched by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, will consolidate the emirate Status as the most competitive industrial hub in the region. Editor/Xing Wentao
On April 14, 2026, the first phase of the West Elevated Ramp Project of Changsha High speed Railway West Station officially started construction. The project includes interchange ramps, elevated main lines, and fire exits, with a total length of approximately 6.632 kilometers. The first phase of the project includes a bridge spanning Guoliang Road and multiple mainline bridges. At present, construction access road repair and equipment entry are underway, and pile foundation construction is expected to start on April 20th. The first pile foundation will use rotary drilling technology to ensure drilling accuracy and control geological disturbance.Editor/Cheng Liting
On April 14, 2026, the Zhongke Aerospace Lijian-1 Y12 rocket successfully launched "One Rocket, Eight Stars" from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Experimental Zone. This mission adopts the "special vehicle" launch mode, compressing the contract to launch cycle to 6 months, marking the official entry of China's commercial aerospace into the era of "flight based" mass production. Relying on a pulsating production line, the rocket assembly cycle has been reduced to 30 days, and the future annual production will reach 30 missiles. Editor/Cheng Liting