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A three-month international initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Interior has identified over $39 billion in fraud-linked funds and cryptocurrency across 30 participating countries, including China. Operation Confrontation Ghost brought together law enforcement, INTERPOL, and 13 major private tech companies, resulting in more than 960 arrests and the raiding of 29 scam centers.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has signed an MoU with digital SME lending platform Beehive to facilitate direct investor funding for free zone businesses. Referred companies will receive an exclusive 15 percent discount on transaction fees alongside administrative support. The financing options include short-term invoice financing and long-term expansion capital.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced an AI-powered digital tax refund system across international airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in partnership with Planet. The digital service cuts refund payout turnaround times from nine business days to just one.
Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing to align China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' strategy. Discussions focused on scaling two-way investments following bilateral non-oil trade exceeding $110 billion in 2025. Priority areas for cooperation include smart manufacturing, logistics corridors, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
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