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China's outbound direct investment to the UAE expanded to $2.6 billion, more than tripling the previous year's total. Beijing-based China Securities received regulatory licensing from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish a regional office in DIFC. Concurrently, JINGDONG Property finalized an agreement to develop a 150,000-square-metre logistics complex in Abu Dhabi's KEZAD zone.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have introduced new heavy freight regulations impacting major trade corridors across the emirate. The measures impose a 16-hour daily ban on Sheikh Zayed Road and Beirut Street, alongside 24-hour restrictions on several other corridors. Transport operators requiring transit during restricted hours must obtain electronic mobility permits from the RTA, while Emirates Road remains exempt.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have introduced new heavy freight movement restrictions taking effect October 1, 2026. The regulations impose a 16-hour daily ban on Sheikh Zayed Road and Beirut Street, alongside 24-hour restrictions on several other corridors. Companies requiring transit during restricted windows must secure electronic mobility permits, while Emirates Road remains exempt.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that private-sector employers will receive automated notifications before administrative measures take effect under the Wage Protection System. Officials clarified that the decision introduces a gradual enforcement approach without imposing new substantive legal obligations. The standardized framework is designed to detect delayed wages early across more than 600,000 registered companies.
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