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Chinese EV brand Zeekr has dispatched its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X hybrid SUV to the UAE from Fuzhou Port. The flagship model is priced above RMB 800,000 for the Emirates market as part of the company's global expansion.
The UAE has eased entry measures and removed heightened travel screenings for Ugandan citizens following the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak. Heightened entry precautions remain active for arrivals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police announced updated restrictions on heavy commercial vehicles starting October 1, 2026. Sheikh Zayed Road will introduce a daily 16-hour ban on heavy lorries from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Emirates Road remains exempted to support inter-emirate industrial transport.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the operational strategy of the Dubai Longevity Authority, aiming to contribute over Dh35 billion to Dubai's economy over the next decade. The framework establishes business-licensing rules to attract foreign investment, manufacturing, and research in life sciences.
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