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Source: Arabian Business

UAE Telecom Operators du and Etisalat Unveil Upgraded Services Advancing Towards 6G

UAE telecommunications operators du and etisalat have launched new advanced connectivity services aimed at accelerating the transition towards 6G networks. du announced commercial Upper 6GHz connectivity on its 5G+ network, while etisalat rolled out smartphone technology designed to triple upload speeds. The announcements elevate 5G-Advanced capabilities but do not signify the official arrival of 6G cellular services.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Economic Times

UAE Leads 2026 Passport Index With Mobility Score of 182, Report Shows

The United Arab Emirates ranks first in the 2026 Passport Index compiled by Arton Capital, offering simplified travel access to 182 destinations. Singapore and Malaysia share second place with access to 175 destinations, followed by Spain with 174. India ranks 72nd with a mobility score of 70, while the United States holds the 10th position.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Bars AI Agents From Making Government Decisions Affecting Human Livelihoods

The UAE has established a firm regulatory red line barring artificial intelligence agents from making government decisions that impact an individual's livelihood. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai, AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama stated that human life cannot be assigned a monetary value. The government plans for AI to deliver 50 percent of federal services within two years, while fully excluding high-risk sensitive processes from automation.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: ORF Middle East

ORF Middle East Examines SME Role in UAE Net-Zero 2050 Strategy

An analysis by ORF Middle East highlights that SMEs represent 94 to 95 percent of UAE businesses and generate over 60 percent of non-oil GDP. The paper argues that achieving UAE Net-Zero by 2050 requires simplified emissions reporting, lower compliance costs, and enhanced transition finance for smaller firms. Decarbonising SMEs is increasingly vital as major domestic corporations tackle Scope 3 supply-chain emissions.

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