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UAE Reviews Resolution Waiving Industrial Property Fees for Students and People of Determination

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026, which grants fee exemptions across 29 industrial property services for student inventors and People of Determination. The measure covers applications and examinations for patents, industrial designs, utility certificates, and integrated circuit layouts. Both beneficiary groups receive fee waivers on 11 shared services, alongside 9 distinct services tailored to each category.

Industry News
Source: Zawya

Dubai Chambers Advances Agentic AI Programme to Train 14,000 Private Companies

Business leaders under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Dubai's private sector Agentic AI transformation programme. Launched under an initiative by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the programme includes specialised training tracks designed to train 14,000 companies. The initiative also encompasses startup incubators, enterprise development, and ecosystem knowledge sharing.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Zawya

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 Workshops to Focus on Business Resilience and Investor Confidence

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.

China–UAE News
Source: logos-pres.md

HSBC Names UAE and Mainland China Among Top Eight Emerging Markets Through 2027

In an emerging markets strategy report, HSBC identified eight favoured equity markets for investors through 2027, including mainland China and the UAE. The bank upgraded the United Arab Emirates and Colombia from neutral to outperform, while maintaining overweight ratings on mainland China, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Hungary. The report cited artificial intelligence growth, infrastructure investments, and economic resilience as key drivers.

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