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The UAE ranked 46th globally and second in the Arab world with an overall score of 7.42 out of 10 in the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report. The country led the Gulf in legal systems and property rights as well as international trade freedom. Bahrain ranked first in the region at 40th globally.
The United States has revoked presidential determinations dating back to 1985 that restricted flights between the US and Lebanon. US President Donald Trump signed the order, directing transportation authorities to remove regulatory bans immediately. Lebanese officials welcomed the decision, though direct commercial flights will not resume right away.
More than 6,400 Chinese companies were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026 as Dubai accelerates its shift toward high-value technology sectors. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion, reflecting deeper collaboration across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
The Dubai Commercial Court ordered two companies and their managers to pay Dh2 million in compensation to an authorized automotive agent. The ruling penalized the unauthorized import, marketing, and registration of a 2025 vehicle. The court confirmed that federal commercial agency regulations apply to free zones unless explicitly exempted.
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