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Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Public Photography Laws Detail Restrictions, Consent Rules and Fines Up to Dh500,000

Emirates 24|7 reported on UAE legal regulations governing photography and videography in public and restricted spaces. Violations involving filming individuals without consent carry fines up to Dh500,000 and minimum six-month jail terms under cybercrime laws. Filming security, military, or government installations without permits can lead to fines of at least Dh100,000 and up to five years in prison.

Industry News

UAE Business Jet Departures Double in Five Years Driving MRO Opportunities

Business jet departures in the UAE grew 102.2 percent over five years to reach 5,475 flights, according to Honeywell Aerospace data. The expansion is driving increased regional demand for aircraft maintenance, fleet management, and avionics upgrades. Saudi Arabia also recorded 3,727 business jet departures over the same period, representing 42.2 percent growth.

Industry News

Huawei Unveils Mate 90 Series Featuring In-House LogicFolding Chip Architecture

Huawei Technologies has launched its Mate 90 smartphone series, utilizing in-house software and a redesigned 3D chip architecture to mitigate US semiconductor export curbs. Premium models feature the Kirin 9050 Pro processor, though executive Richard Yu acknowledged domestic advanced chip fabrication capacity remains tight. Component inflation has also added roughly $200 per device, even as Huawei's domestic shipments rose 13% through August.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Central Bank Imposes Tighter Oversight and Fund Separation on Takaful Operators

The Central Bank of the UAE introduced enhanced regulatory rules on September 30, 2026, governing Islamic insurance providers. Under the framework, subscriber contribution funds must be maintained in an independent fund with separate legal personality and financial liability. The regulations also require prior regulatory approval for participant fund transfers and central bank sign-off for annual surplus distributions.