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| | | | The UAE will launch the world’s first round-the-clock solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage (BESS) gigascale project in Abu Dhabi. | | | | | Chinese investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has been significant under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Promoted industries in KEZAD include equipment manufacturing, fine chemical engineering, renewables, and metal processing | | | | | Compliance with UAE labor laws, accurate documentation, and awareness of evolving regulations are key to successfully navigating the work permit system. The UAE offers a variety of work permits catering to different employment scenarios, with processes for application, renewal, and cancellation managed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). | | | | | ESG sukuk is a key dollar funding tool in Islamic finance markets, particularly in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Fitch Ratings projects the global sukuk market to surpass US$50 billion outstanding in 2025. | | | | | Saudi Arabia presents opportunities for foreign investors in its expanding service trade market, especially in ICT, financial services, logistics, and mining and energy. |
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