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POWERCHINA, in collaboration with Hamdan Bin Zayed School, a flagship institution under the UAE’s “Hundred Schools Project,” recently hosted an educational open day at the Abu Dhabi PV3 Al Ajban 1.5GW Photovoltaic Project (PV3 Project). The event, themed “PV as a Bridge, Jointly Exploring a Green Future,” provided students and teachers with an immersive experience into the world of renewable energy and its role in advancing the UAE’s sustainable development goals.

Joe Helou, Executive Managing Director of the SPV, welcomed the attendees and lauded POWERCHINA for its initiative. He highlighted the PV3 Project as a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s clean energy strategy and emphasized the importance of such visits in inspiring young minds to delve into the science and innovation behind renewable energy.

Hong Li, POWERCHINA’s Chief Representative in the UAE, showcased the company’s global and regional projects, underscoring its contributions to sustainable infrastructure and cross-cultural collaboration. Her presentation offered students a comprehensive understanding of POWERCHINA’s achievements in engineering, technological innovation, and social responsibility.

During the solar knowledge session, POWERCHINA’s technical experts elucidated the principles of photovoltaic power generation, the mechanics of solar panels, and the challenges of constructing large-scale solar plants in desert environments. Through engaging videos, interactive discussions, and simplified explanations, students gained valuable insights into the transformation of sunlight into clean electricity.

An interactive Q&A session followed, where students posed questions on topics ranging from the components of solar power plants to energy storage and dust mitigation techniques. Engineers from the PV3 Project shared their experiences, encouraging students to pursue careers in innovation and sustainability.

In his closing remarks, Li Junqi, Vice President of POWERCHINA MENA Regional Headquarters, drew on Chinese proverbs to commend the students’ curiosity and urged them to become ambassadors of friendship and green development between China and the UAE.

The visit concluded with a guided tour of the PV Sandbox area, where participants learned about the plant’s design, construction, and intelligent operation system. Many students expressed that the experience deepened their interest in science and clean technology.

Launched in 2019 through a joint initiative by Chinese President Xi Jinping and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the “Hundred Schools Project” aims to introduce Chinese language education in approximately 100 Emirati public schools. Hamdan Bin Zayed School is a pioneer in this endeavor, offering Chinese courses and serving as a model for educational cooperation.

This event marks a significant milestone in POWERCHINA’s Cross-Cultural Integration Program in the UAE, blending educational engagement with practical exposure to clean energy development. Moving forward, POWERCHINA will continue to foster mutual learning and cooperation in education, technology, and culture, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future under the Belt and Road Initiative.

The gold market, currently hovering around the $4,000-per-ounce mark, is experiencing a period of apparent calm. However, analysts suggest this tranquility may be deceptive, with the precious metal potentially poised for a historic surge to $5,000 per ounce by 2026. Despite its recent inability to sustain gains above the symbolic $4,000 threshold, the underlying sentiment remains strikingly optimistic. Ewa Manthey, a commodities strategist at ING, views the current pause as a healthy reset rather than a sign of exhaustion. She predicts gold prices will average $4,000 in Q4 2025 and rise to $4,100 in Q1 2026, supported by central bank purchases, physical demand, and expectations of lower interest rates. Central banks bought an estimated 220 tonnes of gold in Q3 2025, a 28% increase from the previous quarter. Investment flows have also turned favorable, with global gold-backed ETFs seeing holdings increase by 222 tonnes between July and September. Major financial institutions, including HSBC, Bank of America, and Société Générale, forecast gold could reach $5,000 in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising government debt, and strong demand from central banks and private investors. However, some analysts, like Alex Kuptsikevich of FxPro, caution that gold’s uptrend has technically broken down, citing strong Treasury yields and a hesitant Federal Reserve. Despite short-term uncertainties, the structural appeal of gold remains intact, with lower real interest rates and fiscal pressures likely to fuel renewed safe-haven demand. Analysts believe the groundwork for a fresh surge is firmly in place, positioning gold as a hedge against modern economic uncertainties.

Delhi International Airport has announced the full restoration of normal flight operations following a significant technical malfunction that disrupted services over the past two days. The issue stemmed from a failure in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), a critical component used for generating flight plans, which caused delays affecting hundreds of flights at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The system was reportedly restored to automatic functionality by Saturday afternoon, as confirmed by the Indian government. In response to the incident, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has directed officials to implement system upgrades, including the addition of fallback servers to enhance the resilience of air traffic operations. This move aims to prevent similar disruptions in the future and ensure smoother operations at the airport. The incident highlights the increasing reliance on advanced technological systems in managing complex aviation networks and underscores the need for robust contingency planning in the face of technical failures.

Sanming, a city in Fujian province renowned for its verdant landscapes and impressive 78 percent forest coverage, has become a focal point for cross-Strait collaboration in rural development. This has drawn significant attention from Taiwanese investors, who are increasingly investing in the region. From Thursday to Sunday, Sanming hosted a major cross-Strait rural development forum, attracting over 400 participants from Taiwan. This event, part of the annual Strait Forum, underscored Sanming’s dedication to strengthening economic and cultural ties between mainland China and Taiwan. In recent years, Sanming has made substantial strides in integrating Taiwanese expertise with local resources. The city has welcomed 106 new Taiwan-invested enterprises, with total investments amounting to 801 million yuan ($112 million). Additionally, 12 bases for Fujian-Taiwan agricultural integration have been established. Furthermore, 30 Taiwan countryside development teams and more than 80 professionals in architecture and cultural creativity have been involved in 72 rural projects in Sanming. In Jianning county, Taiwan entrepreneur Lin Hsiu-ying established an oil tea camellia cooperative, leveraging Taiwanese techniques and employing local workers. This initiative has boosted the income of 112 local households by over 4,000 yuan per person. Lin expressed that the mainland’s supportive policies have significantly enhanced his confidence and motivation to expand his business ventures in Sanming.