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The UAE Cabinet has issued Resolution No. 174 of 2026 establishing executive regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024. The new rules cap individual resident vehicle ownership at five licensed vehicles and impose additional fees for owning more than two cars. Effective January 1, the framework also sets vehicle licence validity and bans the licensing of right-hand drive vehicles.
Dubai-based DP World is launching a weekly shipping service connecting major Chinese export hubs with Tanzania and Mozambique via Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, dnata is investing AUD 32 million in an air cargo terminal at Australia's Western Sydney International Airport, and DP World opened a logistics hub in Italy. In parallel, global banks are expanding wealth management teams in Dubai, and French explorer Mantle8 has started a natural hydrogen exploration project in Ras Al Khaimah.
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) opened on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Abu Dhabi. The four-day event features more than 2,200 participating companies from around the world, including several major Chinese enterprises.
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced AI Tech, a specialized transport product designed for sensitive artificial intelligence hardware including server racks, semiconductors, and GPUs. The offering features priority loading, standardized handling procedures, and tracking managed via the carrier's command centre in Dubai. Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 700 tonnes of AI infrastructure globally in July alone.
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