The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, alongside the Central Bank of the UAE and Al Etihad Payments, expanded the upgraded Wage Protection System. Seven additional financial institutions joined the network, bringing the total to 17 partner institutions offering paperless payroll via secure APIs.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed attended the launch of the Dubai Future Regulations Team, bringing together 25 government entities. Supervised by the Dubai Future Foundation and the Supreme Legislation Committee, the initiative focuses on addressing technological and economic shifts. Participants will also engage in a regulatory capacity-building program with University College London.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chairman of Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, visited Dragon Mart on October 28, 2026. PCFC confirmed that its regulatory arm Trakhees will provide streamlined licensing and inspection procedures for merchants. Dragon Mart hosts 3,051 retail outlets and attracts over 22 million visitors each year.
The Central Bank of the UAE met with the People's Bank of China during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The bilateral talks addressed cross-border payment systems, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and trade settlement connectivity. During the summit, the UAE also confirmed Abu Dhabi as host for the 2029 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.
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