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Abu Dhabi in Talks to License TAMM AI GovTech Platform to US Cities

Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global to license and export its AI-powered unified government services platform to foreign administrations. Multiple US municipal governments have engaged in talks to deploy customized versions of the platform, with the first international client expected in the United States. The domestic TAMM portal currently integrates over 1,200 public and private sector services for 4.7 million users.

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ASPI Report Examines China and UAE Banking Exposure to Sanctions-Evasion Networks

An analysis published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute highlights how front companies in jurisdictions including the UAE and Hong Kong facilitate cross-border settlements for Russian trade. The article notes correspondent banking flows involving UAE, Chinese, and US financial institutions and warns of heightened secondary sanctions scrutiny.

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BV China and Pacific Gas Partner on Liquefied Gas Carrier Retrofits

Bureau Veritas (China) and Pacific Gas signed a strategic technical consulting agreement in Shanghai to support liquefied gas carrier retrofits. The partnership focuses on safety compliance, technical routes, and commercial deployment for Very Large Ethane Carriers and dual-fuel vessels. The initiative targets green maritime transitions across global and Gulf energy trade lanes.

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UAE Ranks First Globally as Emerging Destination for Family Offices

The UAE has ranked first globally among emerging destinations for family offices with an overall score of 74 points, according to Global Citizen Solutions. The country earned perfect scores of 100 in regulation and taxation, with 78 points in financial ecosystem. DIFC housed 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, marking a 36 percent year-on-year increase.