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September 30, 2026Source: openPR.com

Ape Law Updates Source-Linked UAE Virtual Asset Licence Tracker Covering Five Regulators

UAE legal consultancy Ape Law has updated its public UAE Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence Tracker using data collected on September 27, 2026. The tool indexes 116 authorisations across 115 distinct entities and 207 permission lines spanning five UAE regulatory regimes. It enables market participants to verify legal entities and permitted activities directly against official regulatory records.

Industry News

September 30, 2026Source: Bernama

Creative Industry Drives BRICS+ Economic Growth With China and UAE Leading

The creative industry is becoming an important growth driver for BRICS+ economies, supported by intellectual property, digital technology, and cultural assets, according to an analysis by TV BRICS reported by Bernama. China and the UAE were identified as leading technology-driven development models within the bloc. China accounts for the group's largest creative economy share at US$879 billion.

Policy & Legal Updates

September 30, 2026Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Central Bank Enforces New Takaful Rules Mandating Subscriber Fund Separation

The Central Bank of the UAE has implemented a new regulatory framework for Takaful insurance effective September 2026. The rules mandate full legal and financial separation between subscribers' funds and insurer assets, while requiring separate accounts for different insurance classes. Insurers must also obtain central bank approval prior to any fund transfers and provide independent financial disclosures.

Industry News

September 30, 2026Source: The Malaysian Reserve

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Plans Billions in Port Spending Outside Hormuz Strait

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan is leading a $300 billion sovereign wealth fund focused on infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter indicated the vehicle is likely to invest tens of billions of dollars more in port infrastructure outside the waterway.