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US upgrades UAE to highest export control tier A:5
July 15, 2026 at 09:28 AM
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The United States has reclassified the United Arab Emirates to its most trusted export control group, removing the country from restricted categories.
- The US reclassified the UAE from groups D:3 and D:4 to group A:5 under export administration regulations, effective July 10.
- Minister of State Saeed Al Hajri said the UAE is the first Arab country to receive this classification, joining the US's most trusted technology partners.
- Ambassador Yousuf Al Otaiba said the decision affirms decades of bilateral cooperation and opens new avenues for joint research and development in advanced technology.
- The reclassification allows UAE entities and approved companies to access advanced AI chips, military equipment, and commercial satellites without individual export licenses.