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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE FIU and Dubai VARA Sign MoU to Combat Financial Crime

The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit and Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate anti-money laundering enforcement. The agreement establishes formal channels for exchanging supervisory data, intelligence, and regulatory insight on virtual asset service providers. It aims to strengthen compliance supervision across Dubai's mainland, free zones, and special development zones.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

UAE Enforces Salt, Sugar, and Fat Caps with Dh500,000 Penalties

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has introduced mandatory limits on sodium, sugar, and saturated fats in selected packaged food items. The phased requirements apply to domestic and imported goods, with full compliance required by December 31, 2030. Non-compliant businesses face fines reaching up to Dh500,000.

Industry News
Source: FTN news

Eurowings Expands Middle East Winter Schedule with Baghdad Flights and Dubai Services

Eurowings is expanding its winter 2026/2027 network from Germany with scheduled services across the Middle East, including new flights to Baghdad starting December 10, 2026. The carrier will operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai, alongside services to Jeddah, Erbil, Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut. Eurowings will also roll out its Premium BIZ Seat cabin on all Dubai flights beginning December 1, 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: الحرة

China Expands Gulf Tech Presence as US Enforces AI Chip Terms

Chinese direct investment in the UAE surpassed $12 billion in 2025 as Chinese technology initiatives expanded across cloud computing and digital services. Concurrently, US export rules require Gulf nations to strip Chinese hardware from core networks to maintain access to advanced American AI semiconductors. UAE firms like G42 have removed Chinese equipment, balancing deepening Chinese commercial ties against American technological conditions.

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