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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: CEOWORLD magazine

Global Wealth Mobility Shifts Toward Diversification as UAE Inquiries Rise

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly establishing cross-border residence portfolios rather than fully relocating their primary homes, according to an analysis in CEOWORLD magazine. Data from Henley & Partners recorded a 41% rise in inquiries from UAE-based clients between late 2025 and early 2026 as residents seek multi-jurisdiction optionality. The investment migration firm has also moved away from headline millionaire migration forecasts to focus on sovereign residency diversification.

China–UAE News
Source: Asia Times

US and China Compete for AI and Cloud Infrastructure Across the Gulf

Chinese technology investments in the Gulf Arab states are increasingly intersecting with American technology footprints, particularly across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. While China supplies cloud services, 5G networks, and smart-city systems, the US provides advanced graphics processing units and leading foundation models. Both regional governments are simultaneously pursuing sovereign computing capabilities while balancing partnerships across both ecosystems.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: www.tokenpost.com

3iQ Receives In-Principle ADGM Approval for Digital Asset Business in UAE

Digital asset manager 3iQ announced that its subsidiary 3iQ Middle East Ltd has secured in-principle approval for a Category 4 license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The regulatory milestone follows a partnership with UAE-based Further to connect institutional investors via 3iQ's Managed Account Platform. Final operational permissions remain subject to meeting additional regulatory conditions set by ADGM.

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