The UAE has ranked first globally among emerging destinations for family offices with an overall score of 74 points, according to Global Citizen Solutions. The country earned perfect scores of 100 in regulation and taxation, with 78 points in financial ecosystem. DIFC housed 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, marking a 36 percent year-on-year increase.
DIFC-based Black Cloud Solutions has launched ThakAI, an AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform to help businesses comply with UAE laws. The system integrates tracking across corporate taxation, labor rules, licensing, and data protection. The launch follows official data indicating 8,900 compliance inspections and AED 160.33 million in fines in 2025.
The Dubai Jewellery Group and the Gold Association of Guangdong Province signed an MoU during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreement targets enhanced cooperation across the gold and precious metals value chain, connecting Dubai with Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. It aims to leverage Guangdong's manufacturing capacity to support Dubai's jewellery production and international trade.
China published draft export control measures on October 16, 2026, to tighten oversight of cross-border artificial intelligence and technology transfers. The framework mandates registration for foreign intellectual property licensing and shifts in domestic technology ownership. Analysts noted the measures will affect cross-border M&A and joint ventures involving Gulf-based partners.
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