Demand for war risk coverage has increased across the United Arab Emirates amid heightened regional geopolitical tensions. The surge is led by businesses reliant on vehicle fleets, including logistics and corporate transport providers. Insurer GIG Gulf has begun offering optional war coverage on select commercial fleet policies.
Dubai is seeking to attract more Chinese manufacturing companies to increase the manufacturing sector's share of its economy to approximately 20%, Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori said. In an interview on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, Al Mansoori noted the share currently stands between 9% and 11%. Bilateral non-oil trade reached Dh363.5 billion in 2025, and active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reached 6,650 by September 2026.
UAE residents planning National Day trips face Schengen visa appointment wait times of up to two months, prompting a shift toward alternative destinations. Travel agents report that countries offering faster visa processing, including China, are seeing increased demand. Tour operators have begun releasing holiday packages while residents await official confirmation of the holiday dates.
Under UAE labour law, employers may terminate an employee while on approved leave only for legitimate reasons and with written notice, according to legal guidance published in Khaleej Times. The statutory notice period commences only from the day after the worker's scheduled return date unless both parties agree otherwise. The required notice period must range between 30 and 90 days, and employees terminated without a valid reason may file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.
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