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Dubai has introduced regulatory updates permitting international visitors to apply directly for tourist visas via the Visit Dubai website starting November 2026. Entry permits will continue to be verified and issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The emirate also unveiled the Dubai Access Club for frequent visitors.
The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts is highlighting its cross-border commercial dispute mechanisms at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. Key services presented include the Opt-In Jurisdiction framework and the specialized Digital Economy Court. The initiatives align with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to support international commercial confidence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met in Beijing on November 2, 2026. The two leaders agreed to align development strategies across energy, investment, and high-tech innovation. Discussions also covered broader China-GCC engagement to protect supply chains and regional commercial stability.
Qatar and China deepened bilateral engagement across several sectors, including the renewal of their local currency swap agreement between central banks. The Qatar Financial Centre signed cooperation pacts in Beijing, while Qatari firm Aamal partnered with China Railway Tunnel Group on infrastructure projects.
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