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Mistral CEO Claims New AI Model Beats Chinese Rivals in Cybersecurity

Speaking at a conference in Abu Dhabi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch claimed the French firm's new model outperforms Chinese competitors in cybersecurity. Mensch said Mistral's position outside the US and China could help it secure enterprise clients across the Gulf and Asia-Pacific. The startup raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in September 2026 as it battles US rivals and lower-cost Chinese offerings.

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DMCC Chief Urges Including Fertiliser Minerals in Global Critical Mineral Frameworks

DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated that fertiliser components such as potash, phosphate rock, and sulphur must be treated as critical minerals for food security. Writing in Gulf News, he highlighted Dubai's trading infrastructure and proposed applying the Dubai Critical Minerals Standard to fertiliser inputs. The UAE remains the world's leading exporter of sulphur, with exports previously projected to reach 11.4 million tonnes annually by 2029.

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UAE Issues Ministerial Decision on Pillar Two Information Return Filing Rules

The UAE has issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026, establishing procedural filing rules for the Pillar Two Information Return under its Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime. The requirements apply to multinational groups with annual consolidated revenues of at least 750 million euros, covering fiscal years starting on or after 1 January 2025. In-scope entities must submit returns within 15 months following the fiscal year-end, with provisions allowing local centralised filings or exemptions tied to international exchange agreements.

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UAE Golden Visa Featured Among Easiest Global Residency Pathways in 2026 Analysis

A 2026 breakdown by immigration research platform Passportivity, reported by The Economic Times, highlights the UAE among the top global destinations for investor and entrepreneurial residency. The report details the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa pathway, which requires a property investment of AED 2,000,000 without demanding continuous physical presence. The study notes that optimal residency programs depend on specific objectives, comparing the UAE with European and American alternatives.