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Dubai CommerCity has announced an AED 1.8 billion Phase Two expansion to meet growing digital commerce demand. Scheduled between Q1 2027 and Q4 2028, the development will add 86,000 square metres across six new commercial buildings. Occupancy across the free zone currently stands at approximately 96 percent.
The Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in Sharjah met at the Khatmat Malaha border crossing to review inspection workflows and inter-agency coordination. Discussions focused on speeding up commercial freight transit and clearance while maintaining strict customs standards. Officials highlighted the need for continuous system upgrades to support growing traffic.
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union officially took effect on 6 October 2026. The pact eliminates or lowers tariffs on over 86 percent of tariff lines, covering about 96 percent of traded goods value. Non-oil bilateral trade reached $33.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach nearly $50 billion by 2032.
The UAE Government has introduced the Emirati Work Bundle in the Private Sector to integrate employment processes into a single digital platform. The system combines stages from Nafis candidate matching to formal job appointment, establishment quota approvals, and employee registration. It is part of the federal Zero Bureaucracy Programme aimed at reducing administrative steps and supporting private-sector compliance.
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