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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Fortune

UK Billionaire Exodus Moves $160 Billion to the UAE, Switzerland, and Monaco

Billionaires who left or loosened ties with the United Kingdom over the past two years represent an estimated $160 billion in combined wealth, according to Fortune and Bloomberg calculations. The departures have been driven by UK tax changes, including the end of the non-domiciled regime and higher capital gains taxes. The United Arab Emirates, Monaco, and Switzerland have emerged as primary relocation destinations.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National Law Review

Avyanco Launches AED 10,499 End-to-End UAE Company Setup Package

Dubai-based corporate consultancy Avyanco has launched an end-to-end UAE business formation package priced at AED 10,499. The fixed-fee offering covers trade licensing, flexi-desk registration, investor visas, banking assistance, and corporate tax registration. The service is designed for local and foreign entrepreneurs to provide clear upfront pricing.

China–UAE News
Source: نون بوست

Report Examines UAE and China Port Stakes Across Horn of Africa

A report published by NoonPost examines growing regional and global competition over maritime hubs and bases across roughly 1,600 miles of coastline between Berbera and Port Sudan. The analysis highlights major infrastructure and financial footprints, including the UAE's DP World port concessions and Chinese financial and military presence in Djibouti. It also details unresolved multi-million-dollar concession disputes and debt restructuring arrangements.

Industry News
Source: UrduPoint

Uzbekistan and UAE Partner on Trans-Afghan Railway and Regional Trade Corridors

Uzbekistan is working with the UAE to develop the Trans-Afghan Railway to enhance Eurasian freight connectivity, according to Uzbek Investment Minister Laziz Kudratov. Speaking at Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Kudratov noted the project could accelerate cargo shipments between India and Europe by about two weeks. He also highlighted progress on a railway corridor connecting China, Uzbekistan, and GCC nations that cuts transit by at least 10 days.

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