Policy & Legal Updates

Dubai Outlines Four-Step Process for Expatriates Sponsoring Family Residence Visas

The Dubai government has published official guidance detailing the four-step procedure for expatriate residents sponsoring family members. Both male and female residents can sponsor spouses, children under 25, and parents under the emirate's family residence visa scheme. The process requires securing an entry permit, undergoing a medical fitness test for dependents aged 18 and older, applying for the residence visa, and securing an Emirates ID.

Industry News

Mistral Announces New AI Model at Abu Dhabi Conference

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral has announced a new open-weight AI model named Mistral Large 4. Speaking at the Ai Everything conference in Abu Dhabi, CEO Arthur Mensch stated that the model outperforms certain Chinese models in cybersecurity. Mensch added that independence from US and Chinese suppliers is driving the company's growth in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions.

China–UAE News

Mahy Khoory Drives OMODA & JAECOO Past 1,000 Abu Dhabi Deliveries

Mahy Khoory Automotive, the authorised dealer of Chinese automotive brands OMODA & JAECOO in Abu Dhabi, has delivered more than 1,000 vehicles in the emirate. The milestone coincides with OMODA & JAECOO surpassing 6,000 cumulative deliveries across the UAE in September 2026. The dealership supports the expansion via an Airport Road showroom and a Mussafah service facility.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Outlines Legal Recourse and Penalties for Recurrent Salary Delays

Private sector employees in the UAE facing persistent salary delays can submit individual complaints or confidential reports through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Wage compliance is monitored via the Wage Protection System, and non-compliant companies face classification downgrades and permit freezes. Legal specialists noted that late salary payments do not automatically trigger compensation unless direct financial damage is proven.