EU Lifts Grey‑List Tag on UAE & Gibraltar, Boosts Trade Prospects

The European Parliament has approved the removal of the United Arab Emirates and Gibraltar from its “grey” list identifying countries with AML and counter‑terrorist financing deficiencies. The move, part of a broader update, also saw Barbados, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda delisted . Highlights: Implications:Businesses in the UAE and Gibraltar can anticipate lower…

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EU businesses lobby China for rare earths ‘fast-track’ channel

European Union businesses are urging China to establish a special “fast-track” or “white list” channel for rare earth export licenses for trusted companies amid mounting global supply chain disruptions. At a recent meeting with China’s Ministry of Commerce, EU executives expressed concerns that stringent Chinese export controls—initially targeted at the US—have slowed deliveries to manufacturing…

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