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US Treasury Proposes Expanding Investment Curbs on Chinese AI and Biotech Sectors

The United States Department of the Treasury has proposed expanding restrictions on American investments into Chinese artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced technology sectors. The draft framework prohibits certain direct investments while subjecting others to mandatory 30-day reporting, with exemptions for standard publicly traded securities. The public comment period remains open until December 7 before final implementation.

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Abu Dhabi Launches Emiratisation Policy Aiming to Place 2,000 Teachers in Private Schools

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has launched the Emiratisation Policy for Private Education in partnership with MoHRE and NAFIS. The initiative sets a target to recruit more than 2,000 UAE nationals into private school teaching roles over five years. Several major private school operators have committed to specific recruitment quotas, focusing initially on Arabic, Islamic studies, and social studies.

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UAE Highlights Labour Law Resignation Rules and Private School Emiratisation Targets

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation clarified conditions under Article 45 of the Labour Law allowing immediate employee resignation without notice. Concurrently, an education Emiratisation initiative with the Nafis programme established placement commitments across major private school operators in Abu Dhabi.

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China Revises Outbound Investment Rules with Stricter Reporting Requirements

China's National Development and Reform Commission has unveiled revised outbound investment measures effective December 1, 2026. The new framework replaces the 2017 rules, expanding regulatory oversight to resident individuals and domestic enterprises. Investors must comply with heightened reporting duties for large-scale reinvestments and major adverse overseas events.