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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

Capital Group Secures Financial Services Licence from Abu Dhabi Global Market

Global asset management firm Capital Group has secured a financial services licence from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The licence authorizes the firm to conduct regulated investment management, trading, and fund distribution within the financial free zone. According to ADGM, asset managers setting up in the hub during the first half of 2026 collectively managed over $2.1 trillion.

Industry News
Source: Government of Dubai Media Office

Dubai CommerCity and Global Commerce Foundation Partner on Agentic AI Adoption

Dubai CommerCity signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Commerce Foundation to accelerate agentic AI tools in digital commerce. The agreement, signed at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, connects enterprise testbeds across China, the UAE, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. The initiative supports digital trade expansion, cross-border technology transfer, and automated supply chains.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE Showcases Labour Market Regulatory Achievements and Workforce Growth at Doha Dialogue

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation highlighted labour market regulatory developments during the second Doha Dialogue on October 9, 2026. Official figures revealed that the UAE's private-sector workforce expanded by over 101 percent over five years. The total count of registered commercial companies also rose by about 46 percent.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Updated E-Invoicing Accreditation Regulations

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced updated accreditation regulations for electronic invoicing service providers through Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026. Taking effect on October 1, 2026, the framework removes the previous pre-approval phase and mandates formal assessments and technical testing. Service providers remain directly liable for regulatory compliance even if third-party Peppol solutions or technical outsourcing are utilized.

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