'Easier access': US export change for the UAE to boost Emirati drones, AI tech

The US Commerce Department upgraded the UAE to A:5 export classification, removing restrictions on dual-use technology exports including semiconductors, chips, and software. This creates a permissive regulatory environment for UAE defence companies like EDGE Group and G42 to acquire components and subsystems with minimal approval overhead.

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