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Dubai Airport Freezone announced it will host the Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23 in Dubai. Organized with Forbes Middle East to mark the free zone's 30th anniversary, the summit will address cross-border trade policies, commercial free zone regulations, and supply chain modernization. The event features 27 confirmed speakers, including UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
The People's Bank of China and the Qatar Central Bank have renewed their bilateral local currency swap agreement for the third time to facilitate cross-border settlements and direct investments. Concurrently, Qatari entities established cooperation agreements with Chinese counterparts in financial services, infrastructure, technology, and diamond trading.
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi attended the 42nd COMCEC session in Istanbul, calling for preferential trade activation and stronger trade finance. Figures presented showed UAE non-oil foreign trade with OIC nations reached roughly $358.1 billion in 2025.
Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation
The UAE has issued federal traffic executive regulations under Cabinet Resolution No. 174 of 2026, introducing mandatory permits and registration for electric scooters, electric bikes, and mopeds starting January 1, 2027. Riders must be at least 15 years old to obtain a permit, which will remain valid for three years. The rules also establish vehicle safety equipment requirements and ban micromobility devices from motor vehicle roads.
UAE Cabinet
United Arab Emirates
Effective January 1, 2027
Final rule
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