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The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced a prohibition on ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector starting November 1, 2026, to combat antimicrobial resistance. The ban affects nine veterinary medicinal products and active raw materials, requiring suppliers to halt imports, sales, and manufacturing. Businesses must withdraw market stocks before the deadline to re-export or dispose of remaining inventory.
Dubai Chambers has signed two memorandums of understanding with business organisations representing China's Greater Bay Area during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreements aim to facilitate cross-border trade, expand investment flows, and establish direct channels for private-sector cooperation. The pacts involve the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
Dubai-based residency services provider FamilyVisa.ae has launched a dedicated UAE Golden Visa portal compiling 2026 eligibility rules, documentation, and government fees. The platform includes an interactive cost calculator covering six visa categories, including property owners and company executives. The launch aims to clarify government fee structures following multiple regulatory updates in 2026.
The Saudi Central Bank has concluded its formal participation in Project mBridge following the completion of a proof-of-concept phase in May 2025. The cross-border digital currency initiative was developed jointly with China and the UAE to facilitate non-dollar trade settlements. Operations continue among the remaining participants, including the central banks of the UAE, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
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