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Source: EnterpriseAM

Saudi Arabia Enacts Copyright Law Permitting AI Training on Protected Works

Saudi Arabia has introduced a copyright law that explicitly permits developers to use copyrighted materials for artificial intelligence training under defined statutory conditions. The legislation positions the Kingdom alongside jurisdictions such as Japan, Singapore, and the European Union that maintain specific AI training carveouts. The law also establishes a framework allowing Saudi entities to translate foreign works into Arabic without author consent under certain timeframes.

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Source: Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi Property Sales Rise 105% to $32.5 Billion in First Nine Months

Abu Dhabi property sales surged 105 percent year-on-year to AED 119.33 billion ($32.5 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, according to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) reported by Arabian Business. Foreign investment in the emirate's dedicated investment zones climbed 131 percent to AED 86.11 billion ($23.4 billion), making up 81 percent of total investment value in those areas. Overall real estate transactions reached AED 171.26 billion ($46.6 billion) across 38,483 deals.

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Source: Arabian Business

UAE VAT Rules Clarify Input Tax Deductions Across Six Employee Expense Areas

UAE businesses can recover input value-added tax on six categories of staff expenses under Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 17 of 2026, which took effect on October 1 following its issuance on September 9. The eligible categories cover work transport, food and beverages in remote areas, employee accommodation, temporary housing for new hires, telecommunications, and business parking. Eligibility requires businesses to satisfy strict documentation and operational conditions, while personal benefits and cash allowances remain excluded from recovery.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

Abu Dhabi Labour Court Orders Company to Pay AED 316,333 in Unpaid Dues

The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered an unnamed company to pay AED 316,333 to a former employee in unpaid salary, leave allowance, and end-of-service gratuity. The ruling followed the employer's failure to appear in court or produce proof of payment after being legally notified. The judgment reaffirmed that under UAE labour law, the burden of proving wage payment rests on the employer.

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Source: Gulf News

Dubai Court Orders Law Firm to Return Dh1.1 Million Withheld From Client

The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a law firm to return Dh1.118 million collected on behalf of a corporate client but withheld for more than a year. The court also awarded Dh50,000 in damages and 5 per cent annual interest, ruling that lawyers cannot retain client deposits to offset legal fees without following statutory procedures.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Legal Expert Outlines Will Registration Options, Frameworks and Common Expatriate Mistakes

Expatriates residing in the UAE can register wills through Dubai Courts, the DIFC Courts Wills Service, or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department to safeguard assets and prevent inheritance disputes. According to legal consultancy Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates, individuals aged 18 and older are legally eligible to execute a will under the UAE Civil Transactions Law. Common drafting errors include relying on unverified foreign wills and failing to name alternate beneficiaries or guardians for minor children.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Leaders Attend UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The meetings convened federal and local officials to evaluate strategic priorities, institutional resilience, and national development plans. Discussions also focused on maintaining the continuity of vital businesses and services amid evolving national challenges.

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  • United Arab Emirates

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Source: Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

GITEX World RobotiX 2026 in Dubai to Feature Chinese Humanoid Robot Debuts

GITEX World RobotiX will take place from December 8 to 11 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, showcasing embodied artificial intelligence and humanoid machines. Leading Chinese robotics developers, including Unitree, UBTECH, and Lumos Robotics, will display industrial and commercial models alongside UAE integrators. The showcase supports Dubai's Robotics and Automation Program, which targets deploying 200,000 robots by 2032.

Industry News
Source: Bloomberg.com

Emirates President Warns Aviation Sector to Prepare for China Aircraft Competition

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that it is only a matter of time before Chinese aircraft manufacturers challenge the commercial duopoly of Airbus and Boeing. Clark advised the aviation industry to prepare for China's market entry, asserting that China has the will to succeed. The assessment highlights China's commercial push with the COMAC C919 narrow-body passenger jet.

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Source: electrive.com

XPeng Launches Range-Extender Flagship SUVs Across 11 Middle Eastern and African Markets

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has officially launched its GX and G9L extended-range flagship SUVs for pre-order across 11 Middle Eastern and African countries following a launch event in Dubai. In the UAE, the six-seat GX Flagship Edition is priced at AED 299,000, while the G9L carries a starting pre-sale price of AED 259,000. XPeng reported that the GX had gathered over 4,000 pre-orders across the region ahead of initial deliveries, including 800 in the UAE.

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Source: Business Upturn

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ADNOC Gas Explores Alternative Supply Routes to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Risks

ADNOC Gas is examining alternative export routes to supply customers and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional shipping risks. Chief Executive Officer Fatema Al Nuaimi stated that no final investment or routing decisions have been made. The group is exploring options along the UAE's east coast while continuing domestic pipeline network expansion.

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Source: Arab News

Logistics & Trade

Saudi Arabia Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation Into Steel Imports From China and Turkiye

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Foreign Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of structural steel originating in China and Turkiye. The probe targets hot-rolled iron or steel structural sections, angles, and shapes in light and medium categories. The action was launched pursuant to the Kingdom's Trade Remedies Law enacted in November 2022.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

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Emirates Seeks Up to Five Boeing 777X Deliveries by Late 2027

Emirates is targeting the delivery of its first Boeing 777X wide-body aircraft in late 2027 following years of program delays. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated the carrier is negotiating with Boeing to increase its initial batch to between three and five jets. The airline holds orders for roughly 270 aircraft across the 777X family.

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Source: Bloomberg.com

Energy & Sustainability

UAE Lowers Flagship Oil Price Premium for December as Mideast Supply Rebounds

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has reduced its price premium for December supplies of flagship Murban crude by more than 60% to a $4 per barrel premium over the Dubai benchmark. The cut closely follows pricing reductions by neighboring Saudi Arabia as recovering Middle Eastern supplies intensify regional competition for market share. Official selling prices for other major UAE crude grades were also cut compared to November.

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