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Industry News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Emaar Founder Reports Normalized Payment Rates and Strong UAE Hotel Occupancy

Mohamed Alabbar, founder and managing director of Emaar Properties, stated that customer non-payments spiked during the regional conflict before returning to normal levels. Speaking at the Sharjah Investment Forum, Alabbar noted that hotel occupancy rates are experiencing strong growth and characterized discounting for new property buyers as unfair to previous buyers. He also encouraged business leaders to adopt artificial intelligence tools and better recognize employee contributions.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

Sharjah Police Secure AED 65 Billion in Corporate Assets and Arrest 33

Sharjah Police, in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, dismantled four interconnected cross-border criminal networks and arrested 33 suspects from 12 nationalities. The operation secured company assets valued at AED 65 billion across more than 30 international entities and seized over AED 200 million in funds. Authorities reported that the syndicate engaged in cyberattacks, data theft, digital wallet fraud, and money laundering totaling AED 8.83 billion.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

UAE Pension Authority Outlines Rules for Purchasing Additional Service Years

The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has detailed rules permitting eligible Emirati employees to buy up to 10 extra pensionable service years. Insured individuals must meet statutory service thresholds under the 1999 or 2023 pension laws, with maximum recognised service capped at 35 years. Purchase costs are calculated on contribution salaries at 20 or 26 percent, payable in lump-sum or defined instalments.

China–UAE News
Source: Food Business Middle East & Africa

Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Partner on 2.5 Million Sq Ft Dubai Logistics Hub

UAE-based Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure arm of JD.com, have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in a joint venture developing a logistics facility in Dubai. The planned hub will cover 2.5 million square feet (approximately 250,000 square metres) of land to serve regional distribution and fulfilment needs. The agreement was executed during the Dubai Business Forum – China held in Shenzhen.

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