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China–UAE News
Source: The National

Ras Al Khaimah Signs Friendship Pact and 10 MoUs Across South China

Ras Al Khaimah and China's Fujian Province have signed a friendship agreement to deepen economic, maritime, and cultural collaboration. The signing was accompanied by 10 Memorandums of Understanding between Ras Al Khaimah entities and Chinese organisations across robotics, transport, finance, and infrastructure. The developments concluded a six-day official delegation visit to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou led by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Laws Establish Criminal Penalties for Defamatory Online Reviews and Complaints

UAE legislation imposes severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, for online statements that constitute defamation, insult, or invasion of privacy. Legal guidance published in Khaleej Times highlights the distinction between objective, evidence-backed consumer feedback and unlawful personal attacks or false claims. The statutory framework is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Cybercrimes alongside the UAE Crimes and Penalties Law.

Industry News
Source: Zawya

Dubai Chambers Launches Agentic AI Category Under Mohammed Bin Rashid Business Award

Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of an Agentic AI category under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award. The new award category recognizes Dubai-based private companies that implement Agentic AI solutions to enhance performance and workflows. It forms part of Dubai's private-sector transformation initiative overseen by Dubai Chambers.

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