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The UAE participated in the 126th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting in Manama, Bahrain. Discussions focused on advancing regional financial integration, expanding the GCC Common Market, and enhancing cross-border tax and customs policies. The UAE delegation included senior representatives from finance, tax, and customs authorities.
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone has established its first China representative office in the Suzhou Industrial Park. Operated by Suzhou Yingdi Consulting, the facility will support Chinese enterprises expanding into Abu Dhabi. The free zone also signed an agreement with Beijing's Zhongguancun innovation cluster.
UAE immigration authorities have introduced updated regulations for entry permits and residency visas across Dubai and the emirates. The revised framework establishes specialized visit visas for artificial intelligence specialists, entertainment talent, event professionals, and cruise ship crew. Expatriate residents sponsoring visiting relatives must also meet updated monthly salary requirements ranging between AED 4,000 and AED 15,000.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
The UAE is positioning its free-zone network as the Middle East gateway for a China-backed BRICS artificial intelligence initiative. The framework connects trade corridors, digital infrastructure, and regulatory sandboxes between Chinese and Emirati tech enterprises. It aims to accelerate commercial AI adoption and support wider Gulf efforts to attract Chinese high-tech investments.
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