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Zeekr Begins First Large-Scale Overseas Shipment of Flagship 9X SUV to UAE

Zeekr has commenced its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X flagship hybrid SUV, dispatching vehicles to the United Arab Emirates. The model is priced above RMB 800,000 in the UAE and close to RMB 1 million in Europe. The shipment departed from the Jiangyin Port Area of Fuzhou Port as part of the brand's global expansion.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Labour Law Guarantees Seven Key Entitlements for Terminated Private Sector Employees

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, private sector employees terminated by their employers in the UAE are legally guaranteed seven distinct entitlements. These protections include notice period compensation, settlement of end-of-service benefits within 14 days, weekly job-search leave, and potential unemployment insurance payouts. Legal counsel noted that delayed dues can be formally contested through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

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Source: gulfnews.com

UN Crime Congress Opens in Abu Dhabi to Address Cyber Threats and AI

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering up to 5,000 delegates from over 97 countries. Member states are set to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year international framework on cybercrime, financial crime, and artificial intelligence governance.

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