Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Publishes List of 100 Global Universities Eligible for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa

The UAE has released an official list of 100 global universities whose graduates qualify to apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa under the University Graduates category. The institution ranking is determined by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The roster features prestigious international universities across the US, the UK, Europe, and Asia, including Chinese and Hong Kong institutions.

Industry News

Citi Expands Token Services to UAE and Japan for 24/7 Liquidity

Citi has expanded Citi Token Services into Japan and the United Arab Emirates, bringing its blockchain-based liquidity platform to seven global markets. The service enables corporate and institutional clients to transfer funds 24/7 without traditional cut-off times or holiday calendars. Under the expansion, the UAE supports both US dollar and euro transactions, while Japan supports US dollars.

Industry News

AIIB Opens 11th Annual Meeting in Doha Focused on Infrastructure Financing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opened its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Doha under the theme 'Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation'. Qatari Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and AIIB President Zou Jiayi met to discuss cross-border project funding and digital infrastructure. The multilateral bank holds $100 billion in capital and plans to commit $75 billion by 2030.

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Tyumen Energy Forum Expands Ties Between Chinese Entities and UAE’s ADNOC

The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum in Tyumen featured participation from Chinese energy companies and the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. ADNOC advanced supplier qualification frameworks covering 60 approved technical standards, while Chinese and Gulf entities signed commercial pacts across upstream services, LNG shipping, and decarbonization technologies.