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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Foreign Trade Maintains Double-Digit Growth in First Nine Months of 2026

The UAE's foreign trade sustained double-digit growth throughout the first nine months of 2026, according to Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade Fahad Al Gergawi. Speaking at the Dubai FinTech Summit, he highlighted that Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements stimulate industrial investments beyond tariff reductions. He also noted continued supply chain expansion via port projects in Fujairah and Khorfakkan and the Etihad Rail network.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

DIFC Offers Up to 6,000 Japanese Startups Access to Innovation Ecosystem

The Dubai International Financial Centre announced a partnership granting up to 6,000 Japanese startups direct access to its innovation ecosystem. The initiative enables firms to acquire licenses, establish operations, and raise venture capital in the free zone. DIFC also reported crossing 2,000 active innovation companies and introduced the Dubai FinTech Stack.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Signs MoU With Alibaba Cloud on Agentic AI

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba Cloud to drive the adoption of Agentic AI across Dubai's business community. The cooperation covers technical training, capability building, startup incubation, and enterprise AI transformation. The initiative aligns with strategic directives from Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

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