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Online brokerage MH Markets has secured a Category 1 licence from the UAE's Capital Market Authority as part of its international expansion strategy. The broker, which already operates across MENA, Southeast Asia, and China, is planning to expand into Latin America and Europe during 2026. Ahead of its appearance at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, the firm also reported operational metrics and proprietary trading app development.
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, private sector employees terminated by their employers in the UAE are legally guaranteed seven distinct entitlements. These protections include notice period compensation, settlement of end-of-service benefits within 14 days, weekly job-search leave, and potential unemployment insurance payouts. Legal counsel noted that delayed dues can be formally contested through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering up to 5,000 delegates from over 97 countries. Member states are set to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year international framework on cybercrime, financial crime, and artificial intelligence governance.
The UAE Embassy in Bangkok announced that UAE citizens can now use smart gates at Thai airports to complete arrival procedures independently. To qualify, travellers must have previously visited Thailand and submitted the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Work visa holders remain ineligible for the automated service and must be processed by immigration officers.
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