Chinese automaker Chery is preparing to enter international autonomous mobility markets through a planned strategic agreement with Abu Dhabi-based K2. The partnership, announced around Chery's International User Summit in Wuhu, centers on a purpose-built Level 4 robotaxi. The agreement could establish a route for Chery's commercial driverless fleet operations in the UAE.
At the third Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London, ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi stated that 14 global financial institutions managing over $5 trillion in assets announced plans to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2026. The forum was organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office at The Peninsula London to deepen connections with international and British investors. The $5 trillion figure represents the global assets under management of the expanding institutions rather than capital directly committed to the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has published the eligibility criteria for foreign skilled professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 and hold a qualifying Level 1 or Level 2 occupational classification. Candidates must also provide an attested bachelor's degree and demonstrate six months of consistent UAE bank statements.
Speaking at the Hubbis Wealth Planning & Structuring Forum in Dubai, Cone Marshall Group's UAE Managing Director Joy Lahoud highlighted the need for coordinated cross-border wealth structures. He noted that heightened global tax scrutiny and the introduction of UAE corporate tax require structures that satisfy regulatory review across multiple jurisdictions. Lahoud emphasized the importance of unified planning among bankers, lawyers, tax advisers, and fiduciaries.
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