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Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Joins GCC Ministerial Meetings in Bahrain to Strengthen Regional Industrial Integration

A UAE delegation led by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber attended GCC ministerial meetings in Bahrain from October 6 to 8 to advance industrial integration and supply chain resilience. Discussions focused on regional standardization, advanced technology deployment, and private sector partnerships. The sessions were held alongside the inaugural Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain.

Industry News

ORF Middle East Assesses Gulf AI Data Centre Supply and Energy Constraints

An ORF Middle East study highlights critical supply chain, cooling, and power challenges facing Gulf artificial intelligence data centres. The analysis notes that China controls 60 to 70 percent of semiconductor rare earth element mining and 90 percent of processing capacity. It also reports that clean energy comprised 32.4 percent of the UAE's installed power capacity as of September 2026.

Middle East Travel Alerts

Qatar Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode

Hamad International Airport in Doha remains open with passenger terminals, transit connections, and Qatari airspace functioning under alternative routings, according to Wego Travel Blog. Qatar Airways continues transit operations, though services to Saudi destinations including Abha, Dammam, Riyadh, and Taif remain temporarily suspended. Aviation authorities and government advisories continue to highlight regional unpredictability, with EASA maintaining maritime overflight cautions.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Joins 126th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee Meeting in Bahrain

The UAE participated in the 126th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting in Manama, Bahrain. Discussions focused on advancing regional financial integration, expanding the GCC Common Market, and enhancing cross-border tax and customs policies. The UAE delegation included senior representatives from finance, tax, and customs authorities.