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UAE Business Leaders Say AI Demands Core Process Redesign, Camunda Survey Shows

Research by enterprise automation specialist Camunda reveals that 78 percent of business leaders believe they must fundamentally redesign operational processes to stay competitive with AI. An additional 82 percent of organisations expect adapting key workflows for artificial intelligence to take up to five years. In an interview with Gulf News, Camunda executive Stefan Vaerenbergh-Dubois emphasised that organisations in the UAE must move beyond simply overlaying AI onto legacy manual processes.

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UAE MoHRE Clarifies End-of-Service Gratuity Calculations and 14-Day Payment Deadline

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued awareness guidance on end-of-service gratuity calculations and employer payment deadlines under the UAE Labour Law. Employers must pay all outstanding dues within 14 days of an employment contract ending. Severance pay is capped at two years' wages and calculated on the employee's final basic salary.

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UAE Expat Survey Reveals Widespread Misconceptions Over Default Inheritance Laws

A YouGov survey of 1,014 UAE expatriates revealed that 56 per cent believe their assets would automatically pass to their spouse upon death, contrary to UAE succession rules. Under default civil inheritance rules for non-Muslim expats, 50 per cent of an estate goes to the surviving spouse while the remaining 50 per cent is split among children. Legal experts warn that 49 per cent of expatriates still lack a registered will, creating severe administrative hurdles for families.

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Abu Dhabi Firms Advised to Budget for Talent, Regulation and Cyber Resilience

Companies expanding operations in Abu Dhabi are being advised to allocate sufficient budgets for permanent local talent, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity resilience for 2027. Financial data shows Abu Dhabi Global Market hosted over 190 asset and fund managers overseeing 276 funds in the first half of 2026, marking a 54 percent surge in assets under management year-on-year. Industry executives caution that operational expenses extend beyond office setup into human capital, compliance procedures, and cyber recovery systems.