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UAE Capital Markets Expand with 43% Rise in Licensed Companies

The UAE Capital Market Authority reported a 43 percent increase in licensed financial companies during the first nine months of the year, alongside a 64 percent rise in accredited financial professionals. Trading across the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market reached AED 408 billion, with foreign investors accounting for 49 percent of activity. Enforcement actions also intensified, resulting in AED 12.9 million in penalties and approximately AED 1.2 billion in client refunds.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE MoHRE Outlines 12 Work Permit Types and Employer Compliance Rules

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has detailed 12 distinct work permit options available to registered establishments, spanning arrangements such as full-time, flexible, and remote work. The ministry reiterated that hiring entities must bear all recruitment fees and employment guarantees, with submissions managed through official digital channels.