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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Limits Individual Residents to Five Registered Vehicles Under 2027 Traffic Rules

Under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, individual residents in the UAE will face a limit of five registered vehicles starting January 1, 2027. Residents may hold up to two vehicles under standard terms, while registering additional vehicles up to the five-vehicle cap will require extra fees. The numerical cap applies to individual residents rather than companies, though fee levels and transition rules for existing owners remain unspecified.

Industry News
Source: The Arabian Stories

Omani Sultan’s State Visit to China Focuses on Trade and GCC FTA

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has departed on an official state visit to China following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral agenda focuses on expanding investment in energy, logistics, and manufacturing after bilateral trade exceeded $25 billion in 2025. Discussions also aim to accelerate negotiations on the China-GCC comprehensive free trade agreement.

China–UAE News
Source: SeaNews

Emirates Shipping Line to Launch China-Red Sea Container Service

Dubai-headquartered Emirates Shipping Line has announced plans to launch its China Red Sea Connector service in November 2026. The route will connect three major Chinese commercial ports directly with key Red Sea destination ports. The service offers fixed departures and dedicated port calls to support growing cargo demand between China and the Middle East.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

UAE-DR Congo CEPA Enters into Force Following Bilateral Trade Growth

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially took effect on October 30. The agreement eliminates tariffs on most product lines and streamlines customs procedures following bilateral non-oil trade reaching $3.5 billion in 2025. It marks the UAE's 20th CEPA to enter into force under its trade expansion program.

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