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The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources have partnered to migrate federal operations to Oracle cloud systems. The project will incorporate cloud automation and artificial intelligence across federal entities. The signing ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi on 1 November 2026.
China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology published a draft amendment updating export controls across 40 technology areas. The rules introduce licensing requirements and prohibitions covering artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and solar cell manufacturing. Public feedback on the draft measures remains open until 15 November 2026.
Dubai Customs announced that 98% of its customs declarations are now handled completely automatically. The agency processed 21.15 million customs declarations during the first six months of 2026 using automated risk assessment systems.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Beijing on November 2, 2026, marking the first Omani state visit to China in 48 years. China emphasized strengthening strategic synergy with Gulf Cooperation Council partners in energy and investment. Both leaders also called for safeguarding maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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