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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

Invest in Sharjah CEO Outlines Strategy for FDI, AI and Economic Diversification

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, discussed the emirate's strategic focus on foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence integration, and economic diversification. The emirate recorded 142 FDI projects valued at AED 7.74 billion in 2025, creating 5,673 jobs, with approximately 75 percent already operational. Invest in Sharjah is directing capital into high-growth sectors including technology, advanced manufacturing, and logistics while expanding partnerships in Asian and global markets.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

Invest in Sharjah CEO Highlights FDI Inflows, AI Adoption, and Economic Diversification

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), outlined the emirate's strategy focusing on foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence, and economic diversification. Sharjah attracted 142 FDI projects worth AED 7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) in 2025, with around 75 percent already operational. The agency is targeting quality investments across technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and logistics, while expanding outreach across Asian and global markets.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Environmental Penalties Outlined Following Dubai Crackdown on Illegal Waste Dumping

A recent joint crackdown in Dubai seizing 17 tankers has brought renewed attention to UAE environmental penalties ranging from Dh500 to Dh10 million. Federal and local frameworks penalise improper industrial and hazardous waste disposal with fines up to Dh1 million, rising to Dh10 million for serious nuclear-related violations. In Dubai, specific municipal regulations impose penalties up to Dh500,000 for waste infractions and Dh100,000 for illegal wastewater discharge.

China–UAE News
Source: Business Recorder

UAE Firm Cleared to Acquire MTML Stakes from Chinese Investors

The Competition Commission of Pakistan has approved the acquisition of shares in Masood Textile Mills Limited by UAE-based Velora Global Ventures from two Chinese investors. The transaction involves equity held by Shanghai Challenge Textile and Zhejiang Xinao Industry under a July 2026 agreement. Regulators concluded the Phase-I review found no adverse impact on market competition.

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