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monitoring and supervising economic concentration activities of establishments in the country,
ensuring compliance with fair competition rules. This is achieved by specifying the thresholds and
controls related to dominant positions and the obligatory notification of economic concentration
operations implemented under the Competition Regulation Law. These measures are designed to
strengthen fair competition, ensure market stability, deter monopolistic practices, and promote
market access for new entrants - an essential step given that the UAE is home to over 1.1 million
companies and economic institutions.

The Cabinet's decision establishes clear notification thresholds based on two key financial criteria:
when the combined annual local sales of the parties in the relevant market exceed AED 300 million
in the preceding fiscal year, or when their aggregate market share surpasses 40 per cent of total
transactions in that market. To ensure thorough evaluation, the review period for such transactions
has been extended to 90 days, allowing for comprehensive technical and economic analysis.

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The UAE will host the 7 Arab Competition Forum in 2026, which is one of the most important
regional platforms dedicated to enhancing Arab and international cooperation in the field of
competition protection and anti-monopoly efforts. This forum supports the objectives of the ‘The
UAE Charter of Economic Principles,’ which aims to build a competitive national economy that
provides a thriving business environment filled with opportunities and possibilities.

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