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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Expat Survey Reveals Widespread Misconceptions Over Default Inheritance Laws

A YouGov survey of 1,014 UAE expatriates revealed that 56 per cent believe their assets would automatically pass to their spouse upon death, contrary to UAE succession rules. Under default civil inheritance rules for non-Muslim expats, 50 per cent of an estate goes to the surviving spouse while the remaining 50 per cent is split among children. Legal experts warn that 49 per cent of expatriates still lack a registered will, creating severe administrative hurdles for families.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Zawya

FamilyVisa.ae Launches UAE Golden Visa Portal with Cost Calculator and 2026 Rules

Dubai-based residency services provider FamilyVisa.ae has launched a dedicated UAE Golden Visa portal compiling 2026 eligibility rules, documentation, and government fees. The platform includes an interactive cost calculator covering six visa categories, including property owners and company executives. The launch aims to clarify government fee structures following multiple regulatory updates in 2026.

Industry News
Source: TradingView

Arada Developments Mandates Banks for 5-Year Sukuk and Launches Tender Offer

UAE-based Arada Developments is marketing a five-year fixed-rate Regulation S US dollar benchmark sukuk issuance alongside a tender offer. The sukuk will be issued under Arada Sukuk 2 Limited's $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The company has also invited holders of its outstanding 2027 trust certificates to tender their notes for cash.

China–UAE News
Source: The Middle East Observer

Dubai Awards $2.7 Billion Airport Terminal Contract to China-UAE Joint Venture

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded an estimated AED 10 billion ($2.7 billion) contract to a joint venture of CCECC and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction. The package covers substructure works for the new West Terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project advances the AED 128 billion expansion aiming for operations by 2032.

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