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THIS MORNING: December will be a busy month for travel + Non-Emiratis can now foster children under new amendments
Plus: Ripple stablecoin gets ADGM approval
FSRA requests feedback on major funds framework reforms
The consultation closes on 30 January 2026
Abu Dhabi updates contractor classification rules
The amendments widen eligibility for higher categories, ease classification requirements, and extend financial-report validity
DWTC FreeZone allows firms to issue multiple share classes under new framework
Under the new rules, companies can issue preference, founder’s, restricted, and tiered shares
THIS MORNING: Adnoc’s trading unit plans to boost volumes by two-thirds + Human Resources Ministry tightens regs on business centers, introduces penalties
Plus: Dubai is now the most accommodating destination for the world’s elite, according to Savills
ADGM hardens enforcement toolkit for stablecoins
FSRA can now attach limitations or conditions at the moment of licensing and impose additional requirements on a case-by-case basis
General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority taps chief of licensing amid gaming push
Jennifer Carleton was tapped as chief of licensing and investigations as the UAE continues to roll out key gaming licenses…
ADGM overhauls enforcement rules with new fines + settlement framework
The new framework took effect immediately upon publication
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