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Cairo ICT 2026 to Host China and UAE Delegations on AI Innovation

The 30th edition of Cairo ICT will take place from November 7 to 10, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center under the theme 'AI in Action'. Official delegations from China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Togo, and Rwanda will attend to explore investment opportunities and digital cooperation. The event features a ministerial summit and sectors spanning telecommunications, data centers, banking, and media.

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Dubai Airport Freezone to Host Future Growth Nexus Summit on Cross-Border Trade

Dubai Airport Freezone announced it will host the Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23 in Dubai. Organized with Forbes Middle East to mark the free zone's 30th anniversary, the summit will address cross-border trade policies, commercial free zone regulations, and supply chain modernization. The event features 27 confirmed speakers, including UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.

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DAFZ and Forbes Middle East to Host Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23

Dubai Airport Freezone and Forbes Middle East will convene the inaugural Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23, 2026, at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai. Marking the free zone's 30th anniversary, the conference will bring together 27 speakers across government and industry to evaluate supply chains, logistics, and cross-border trade. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and DIEZ Executive Chairman Dr. Mohammed Alzarooni will deliver keynote addresses.

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GCC Inheritance Laws Define Estate and Wealth Transfer Regulations for Expatriates

Inheritance laws across the Gulf Cooperation Council vary significantly based on nationality, religion, and asset location. In the UAE, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 governs non-Muslim civil inheritance, while neighboring GCC states enforce distinct testamentary and real estate transfer procedures.