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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Straits Times

US Treasury Cites UAE and Regional Restrictions in Iran Sanctions Campaign

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that international diplomatic pressure has led regional partners to impose banking and aviation restrictions on Iran. The measures include flight bans on Iranian carriers by the UAE, Turkey, and Oman, alongside UAE Central Bank transaction blocks on Iran's Bank Melli. US officials reiterated warnings that foreign entities servicing Iranian aircraft face secondary sanctions risks.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

ADX Integrates with SWIFT Network to Enhance Global Financial Connectivity

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has integrated into the SWIFT global messaging network by activating its Business Identifier Code. This connectivity upgrade enables standardized and automated financial communications with foreign institutional investors, international central securities depositories, and custodians. The initiative aims to enhance post-trade infrastructure and expand cross-border capital access.

China–UAE News
Source: The Straits Times

Alibaba Expands UAE Data Centres as Abu Dhabi Finance Week Widens Global Agenda

Alibaba announced plans at the Apsara Conference to expand its data centre facilities in the UAE over the next 12 months to meet enterprise AI and cloud demand. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi Global Market unveiled the agenda for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, which will host 75 events including dedicated bilateral forums with China. More than 300 financial leaders representing over USD 61 trillion in assets are confirmed to attend the Abu Dhabi gathering in December 2026.

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