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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Bars AI Agents From Making Government Decisions Affecting Human Livelihoods

The UAE has established a firm regulatory red line barring artificial intelligence agents from making government decisions that impact an individual's livelihood. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai, AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama stated that human life cannot be assigned a monetary value. The government plans for AI to deliver 50 percent of federal services within two years, while fully excluding high-risk sensitive processes from automation.

Industry News
Source: TechPluto

UAE Car Rental Sector Transitions Toward Digital Onboarding and Connected Fleet Platforms

The UAE car rental industry is moving toward mobile-first services, replacing paperwork with app-based bookings and contactless identity verification. Fleet operators are deploying smart telematics, automated maintenance, and live GPS tracking while complying with Roads and Transport Authority standards. Future developments in the sector include AI-driven dynamic pricing, vehicle subscription models, and expanded electric vehicle integration.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Deploys AI Control Tower to Supervise Federal Government AI Agents

The UAE has established an artificial intelligence control tower to monitor and log the actions of AI agents deployed across federal government services. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai, Minister of State Omar Al Olama stated the system will undergo continuous human and AI auditing. The initiative supports the UAE Cabinet's mandate to shift 50 per cent of federal services and operations to agentic AI within two years.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen Gathers Over 850 Chinese Business Leaders

The Dubai Business Forum – China concluded in Shenzhen with 854 Chinese investors and business leaders alongside a 112-member delegation from Dubai Chambers. Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025, having grown 118.4% since 2016. Active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 6,650 by late September 2026.

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