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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai Enacts Heavy Freight Truck Restrictions Across Key Road Corridors

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have introduced new heavy freight movement restrictions taking effect October 1, 2026. The regulations impose a 16-hour daily ban on Sheikh Zayed Road and Beirut Street, alongside 24-hour restrictions on several other corridors. Companies requiring transit during restricted windows must secure electronic mobility permits, while Emirates Road remains exempt.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Outlines Automated Notifications and Enforcement Actions for Delayed Salaries

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that private-sector employers will receive automated notifications before administrative measures take effect under the Wage Protection System. Officials clarified that the decision introduces a gradual enforcement approach without imposing new substantive legal obligations. The standardized framework is designed to detect delayed wages early across more than 600,000 registered companies.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

UAE Capital Markets Authority Overhauls Regulatory Framework to Support Market Growth

The UAE's Capital Markets Authority has shifted its mandate from an enforcement watchdog to an economic enabler supporting market expansion. Following an 18-month reform period, the authority completely rewrote its statutory framework and harmonized rules with the Dubai Financial Services Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The regulator expects the alignment to strengthen market stability and draw major international financial institutions.

China–UAE News
Source: Bastille Post

Chinese Autonomous Driving Firms Expand Commercial Robotaxi Operations in the UAE

Chinese autonomous driving companies including WeRide and Baidu Apollo Go are expanding commercial robotaxi deployments across the UAE, specifically in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. WeRide has partnered with Uber and Grab, while Apollo Go has deployed autonomous taxis on Dubai streets. Alongside international rollouts, firms face market challenges including financial losses and stock volatility.

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