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BIS upgrades the UAE from Country Group D:3/D:4 to A:5

Upgraded the UAE from Country Group D:3/D:4 to A:5

Why it matters

A rise in the Gulf's status. Access to advanced computing, however, is limited to approved entities

Source — Primary sources first; secondary reports are labelled “Press”

Governmentfederalregister.govhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14132/enhanced-favorable-treatment-for-the-united-arab-emirates-under-the-export-administration

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