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Dubai Chambers Briefs 120 Free Zone Companies on Regulatory Compliance and AI

Dubai Chambers hosted a forum for 120 free zone companies to review regulatory updates, mainland integration, and financing channels. The session also examined private-sector adoption of Agentic AI under Dubai's digital strategy.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Dubai Chambers
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 6, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
www.wam.ae

Dubai Chambers held a forum on October 6, 2026, bringing together 120 free zone companies to outline regulatory compliance frameworks, support services, and business expansion opportunities. The event was organized in coordination with Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai CommerCity, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), and Dubai South.

Participants received briefings on recent legal and regulatory updates impacting free zone operations, available financing mechanisms, and pathways for integration into Dubai's mainland economy.

The forum included dedicated sessions on accelerating the private-sector adoption of Agentic AI solutions, aligning with Dubai's broader digital strategy.

Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President at Dubai Chambers, stated that aligning free-zone businesses with evolving regulatory standards supports the targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

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