Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Bans Ciprofloxacin in Veterinary Medicine Effective November 1, 2026

The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced a prohibition on ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector starting November 1, 2026, to combat antimicrobial resistance. The ban affects nine veterinary medicinal products and active raw materials, requiring suppliers to halt imports, sales, and manufacturing. Businesses must withdraw market stocks before the deadline to re-export or dispose of remaining inventory.

China–UAE News

Dubai Chambers Signs MoUs with Two Chinese Greater Bay Area Business Associations

Dubai Chambers has signed two memorandums of understanding with business organisations representing China's Greater Bay Area during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreements aim to facilitate cross-border trade, expand investment flows, and establish direct channels for private-sector cooperation. The pacts involve the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.

Policy & Legal Updates

FamilyVisa.ae Launches UAE Golden Visa Portal with Cost Calculator and 2026 Rules

Dubai-based residency services provider FamilyVisa.ae has launched a dedicated UAE Golden Visa portal compiling 2026 eligibility rules, documentation, and government fees. The platform includes an interactive cost calculator covering six visa categories, including property owners and company executives. The launch aims to clarify government fee structures following multiple regulatory updates in 2026.

Industry News

GCC Leads Emerging-Market US Dollar ESG Debt Issuance in 9M26, Fitch Reports

The GCC accounted for approximately 39% of emerging-market US dollar ESG debt issuance excluding China during the first nine months of 2026, according to Fitch Ratings. Regional ESG debt outstanding surpassed $72.9 billion by end-3Q26, driven primarily by issuers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.