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Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Labour Law Clarifies Rules on Employee Termination During Approved Leave

Under UAE labour law, employers may terminate an employee while on approved leave only for legitimate reasons and with written notice, according to legal guidance published in Khaleej Times. The statutory notice period commences only from the day after the worker's scheduled return date unless both parties agree otherwise. The required notice period must range between 30 and 90 days, and employees terminated without a valid reason may file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.

China–UAE News
Source: Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Health Delegation Concludes China Mission to Expand Life Sciences Ties

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has concluded a high-level healthcare delegation visit to Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. The mission included key institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, PureHealth, ADIO, and MBZUAI. Talks focused on research, AI, robotics, precision oncology, advanced diagnostics, and clinical trials.

China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Allocate 10 Percent Deployed Capital to China

A research report by Modern Diplomacy indicates that Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed 10 percent of their 2026 capital into China and Hong Kong, compared to 45 percent directed toward the United States. Institutional investors including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, Saudi Arabia's PIF, and the Qatar Investment Authority continue targeted exposure in Chinese technology, electric vehicles, and renewable energy sectors. The funds are balancing long-term Asian partnerships against global macroeconomic variables and tightening technology investment regulations.

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