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World Police Summit Dialogue in Dubai Focuses on AI and Anti-Money Laundering

The World Police Summit convened a preparatory dialogue session at the Dubai Police Officers' Club to examine AI applications and anti-money laundering enforcement. Diplomatic representatives from countries including China, the US, and the UK joined UAE officials and technology executives ahead of the main summit in November 2026. Discussions focused on deploying real-time intelligence and public-private partnerships to disrupt transnational financial crime networks.

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Abu Dhabi Outlines GPA Thresholds for 10-Year University Graduate Golden Visas

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has published the academic criteria required for university graduates to qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa. Foreign applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA from a global top 100 university within the last two years. Graduates from UAE universities require a minimum GPA of 3.5 for Class A institutions or 3.8 for Class B institutions across bachelor's, master's, or doctoral levels.

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Abu Dhabi Clarifies Family Sponsorship Rules for Real Estate Owner Visa Holders

Abu Dhabi has outlined the eligible categories of relatives that foreign property owners can sponsor under the real estate owner residency visa. According to official guidelines reported by Legit.ng, qualifying visa holders may sponsor their spouse, parents, and children. The framework imposes an age cap of 25 years for sons, while exempting unmarried daughters and children of determination from upper age limits.

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Türkiye’s Exports to BRICS Reach $18.23 Billion in First Nine Months

Data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly shows Türkiye exported $18.23 billion worth of goods to 10 BRICS countries between January and September. The UAE and China ranked among the top four destinations, with shipments to China jumping 40.8% to $3 billion while exports to the UAE fell 41.2% to $3.26 billion.