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Source: UECN

UAE Updates Entry and Residency Visa Frameworks and Sponsorship Thresholds

UAE immigration authorities have introduced updated regulations for entry permits and residency visas across Dubai and the emirates. The revised framework establishes specialized visit visas for artificial intelligence specialists, entertainment talent, event professionals, and cruise ship crew. Expatriate residents sponsoring visiting relatives must also meet updated monthly salary requirements ranging between AED 4,000 and AED 15,000.

China–UAE News
Source: Renascence

UAE Free Zones Anchor China-Led BRICS Artificial Intelligence Network

The UAE is positioning its free-zone network as the Middle East gateway for a China-backed BRICS artificial intelligence initiative. The framework connects trade corridors, digital infrastructure, and regulatory sandboxes between Chinese and Emirati tech enterprises. It aims to accelerate commercial AI adoption and support wider Gulf efforts to attract Chinese high-tech investments.

Industry News
Source: The Fintech Times

Institutional Investors Expect US and China to Share AI Leadership by 2031

A survey of 100 institutional investors managing $513 billion found that 56% expect the US and China to jointly lead global AI within five years. Conducted by Pureprofile for Robocap across eight markets including the UAE and China, the report notes closing gaps in patents, research graduates, and applied robotics. All surveyed investors also projected that the UAE and Saudi Arabia will make significant progress toward becoming global AI hubs.

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