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UAE Launches Community Participation Initiative for Zero Bureaucracy Evaluation

The UAE Government has launched the 'Community Participation in Zero Bureaucracy' initiative enabling members of the public to evaluate the performance of ministries and federal entities in reducing procedures, expediting transactions, and improving service quality. The initiative engages individuals, companies, entrepreneurs, retirees, and people of determination as volunteer evaluators, provided they are not employees of a federal government entity and have had first-hand experience with the entity they wish to evaluate. User feedback will be incorporated into the Zero Bureaucracy Award results, positioning public opinion as a core element in assessing the tangible impact of simplification efforts.

UAE Capital Markets Reports Record 2025 Performance: Licensing Up 150%, AUM at USD 470B

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced UAE capital markets recorded approximately 150% growth in licensing activity in 2025, increasing from 1,272 to 3,170 licenses and approvals. Assets under management across the UAE reached approximately USD 470 billion, while locally domiciled investment funds grew by approximately 322% and total funds under oversight rose by approximately 66% from 119 to 197. The Capital Markets Decree entered into force in 2026, further strengthening the regulatory framework based on international standards.