EU seeks 'highest level' ties with Canada in Montreal summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU seeks "association without accession" for Canada, after EU members snub "associate member" designation.
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QatarEnergy plans overseas LNG purchases to guard against Hormuz disruptions, Reuters reports
The strategy would allow the QatarEnergy to capitalise on price differences between US and European gas markets, potentially offsetting losses from interrupted shipments. QatarEnergy is buying long-term supplies of liquefied…
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Licensed worker housing mandatory for establishments with fewer than 250 employees from Feb. 1, 2027
The National Program for Developing Group Housing for Individuals has stressed the importance of establishments with fewer than 250 targeted employees regularizing their worker accommodation and meeting all regulatory requirements ahead of the final phase of mandatory implementation, which begins on February 1, 2027.
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DFM trading activity jumps as international investors drive market growth
More than 55,000 new investors joined Dubai Financial Market in the first nine months of 2026, with overseas participants accounting for nearly three-quarters of registrations