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Source: www.thenationalnews.com

Mubadala to Maintain $39bn Annual Capital Deployment With Asia and China Focus

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company plans to deploy approximately $39 billion annually across market cycles, with an increasing focus on Asia. Speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, Chief Financial Officer Carlos Obeid named China, South Korea, India, and Japan as primary markets for expanded capital allocation. Over the past three years, Asia's share of Mubadala's portfolio has grown from 10 per cent to approximately 13 per cent.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

UAE Issues Updated Compliance Guide for Multinational Minimum Top-up Tax

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an updated compliance guide for its Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime under the OECD/G20 Pillar Two framework. Large multinational enterprise groups are required to maintain an effective tax rate of at least 15 percent. Groups with financial years ending before April 30, 2026, must register via the EmaraTax portal by November 30, 2026.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

UAE Registered New-Economy Firms Rise 37 Percent to Nearly 125,000

The number of registered new-economy companies in the UAE grew by approximately 37% year-on-year to reach nearly 125,000 by mid-2026. Announced during the Investopia Bridge 2026 forum, the expansion focuses on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and logistics. The ministry highlighted AI-driven productivity as a key driver for scaling trade and manufacturing partnerships with China.

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