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Policy & Legal Updates

DMCC Chief Urges Including Fertiliser Minerals in Global Critical Mineral Frameworks

DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated that fertiliser components such as potash, phosphate rock, and sulphur must be treated as critical minerals for food security. Writing in Gulf News, he highlighted Dubai's trading infrastructure and proposed applying the Dubai Critical Minerals Standard to fertiliser inputs. The UAE remains the world's leading exporter of sulphur, with exports previously projected to reach 11.4 million tonnes annually by 2029.

Industry News

China AI Expansion Across Global South Points to New Belt and Road Strategy

An analysis published by ThinkChina outlines how Beijing is leveraging multilateral platforms to export its entire domestic artificial intelligence stack across the Global South. By promoting initiatives under the SCO, BRICS, and the new World AI Cooperation Organization, China aims to secure international scale, compute workloads, and revenue.

China–UAE News

UAE Free Zones Anchor China-Led BRICS Artificial Intelligence Network

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.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Federal Tax Authority Participates in BRICS Tax Leaders Meeting in New Delhi

The UAE Federal Tax Authority attended the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026 in New Delhi. The delegation was led by FTA Director General Abdulaziz Al Mulla to discuss cross-border tax cooperation. Talks focused on technology integration, human resources, and emerging global tax challenges across ten BRICS administrations.