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Edition: · GST · By Gabriel Nicolaev – CyGuru
Selected announcements and a standing register check, verified for this edition. Announcement dates and reporting periods are shown separately. This is a curated edition, not a live news feed.
ANNOUNCEMENT · 8 OCTOBER 2026
Abu Dhabi introduces a new broker curriculum
ADREC announced a mandatory Broker Transformation Course to replace the previous training course, with a final assessment and annual accreditation renewal.
Who it affects People pursuing or maintaining an Abu Dhabi brokerage career.
Confirm the current training and accreditation route with ADREC; Dubai and Abu Dhabi have separate licensing processes.
A VARA initial approval is not an operating licence
The VARA public register distinguishes licensed VASPs from Initial Approval holders. Initial Approval does not permit virtual-asset operations or client service.
Who it affects Readers evaluating a Dubai virtual-asset provider.
This is a standing verification reminder, not a new rule announced today. Check the entity, status and authorised activities in the register.