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Dubai Police has integrated the BYD Yangwang U8 luxury plug-in hybrid SUV into its tourist patrol fleet. The vehicle was delivered by UAE distributor Al-Futtaim Automotive Group following an appearance at the WETEX exhibition. It will operate in key tourism areas including the Burj Khalifa and JBR.
The Emirates Research and Development Council has officially launched TAWWER, an online portal for preapproval filings under the UAE Research and Development Tax Credit regime. The incentive applies to fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2026, offering nonrefundable credits up to 50% against corporate tax and Top-up Tax. Projects must meet a minimum qualifying expenditure threshold of AED 500,000.
The Qatari Businessmen Association and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council held bilateral investment talks on October 27, 2026, during the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha. Discussions centered on expanding cross-border commercial ties and joint ventures in logistics, technology, financial services, energy, and manufacturing. The meeting highlighted Qatar's infrastructure as an entry hub for Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises expanding into the Gulf.
Investment flows connecting the UAE and major Asian economies continue to grow across finance, manufacturing, and technology. Mubadala Investment Company's 2026 outlook names China as a primary anchor of its Asia strategy alongside India. Gulf financial hubs and cross-border family offices are expanding their roles in channeling capital between the regions.
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