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Source: Clyde & Co

UAE Central Bank Licensees Permitted to Conduct Regulated Virtual Asset Activities

The UAE Capital Market Authority issued Resolution No. (16/Chairman) of 2026 permitting Central Bank-licensed institutions, excluding insurance firms, to conduct regulated virtual asset operations. Regulated activities include trading, brokerage, custody, and operating alternative trading systems. The measure removes the requirement for banks to establish separate licensed legal entities.

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Source: Seoul Economic Daily

China Outbound Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion, MOFCOM Data Shows

China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, according to Ministry of Commerce data. The UAE served as the top regional recipient in the Middle East, attracting $2.6 billion in net direct investment. Total Chinese direct investment stock in the UAE expanded to $12.47 billion, led by logistics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.

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