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The UAE Ministry of Interior led 'Operation Confrontation Ghost', a global initiative uniting 30 countries—including China—and 13 private sector firms such as Huawei and Mastercard to combat cross-border digital fraud. The three-month operation identified over USD 39 billion in scam-linked assets and cryptocurrencies. Law enforcement agencies carried out more than 960 arrests and shut down 29 fraud centres worldwide.
China has expanded its network of China International Commercial Courts (CICCs) and dispute-resolution infrastructure since 2018 to handle rising cross-border commercial cases. The national-level court has concluded 37 cases worth over RMB 13.8 billion ($2 billion), while 18 local intermediate courts have established municipal-level CICCs. A Jamestown Foundation study notes that empirical research shows mixed findings regarding domestic bias, with factors like state-owned joint ventures influencing outcomes.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued awareness guidance on end-of-service gratuity calculations and employer payment deadlines under the UAE Labour Law. Employers must pay all outstanding dues within 14 days of an employment contract ending. Severance pay is capped at two years' wages and calculated on the employee's final basic salary.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded bilateral talks in Shanghai targeting partnerships with Chinese industrial automation and robotics manufacturers. Concurrently at WETEX 2026, DEWA International signed an energy infrastructure pact with China Energy International Group among four global MoUs. The initiatives establish frameworks for joint investments and technology transfer to the Gulf.
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