Government Policy Report – October 2026

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l October 2026 India has extended the anti-dumping duty on decor paper imports from China until 26 March 2027, providing continued protection to domestic manufacturers against low-priced imports. The extension was notified by the Department of Revenue following a recommendation from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The measure

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HOW RETAIL SPACES ARE EVOLVING INTO DESTINATIONS RATHER THAN STORES

The store has traditionally been a place to browse products, compare choices, and complete a purchase. Its role was straightforward: attracting shoppers to products and converting their visits into purchases. Today, that model is changing. Physical retail is becoming a place people visit for the experience itself, giving stores a role beyond selling. As online

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DARK SKIES AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

The night has always been more than the absence of daylight. It is a rhythm that tells people when to rest and wildlife when to feed, migrate, reproduce, and move. Yet as cities have grown brighter, darkness has become something to be pushed back. Streets, buildings, advertisements, and public spaces now remain illuminated long after

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THE RISE OF DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER STRATEGIES ACROSS TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES

For decades, traditional industries relied on distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and agents to carry products from manufacturers to consumers. The relationship was largely indirect: companies produced and marketed their goods, while intermediaries controlled much of the journey to the buyer. Today, that structure is changing as direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies bring businesses closer to the people who

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AG Newsletter – Q3 Edition 2026

NEWSLETTER AG Newsletter – Q3 Edition 2026 The UAE is strengthening its position as a global hub by integrating finance, artificial intelligence and advanced industrial technologies. In February 2026, the Central Bank of the UAE issued guidance on responsible AI and machine learning adoption by licensed financial institutions, covering governance, transparency and data protection. DOWNLOAD

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HOW PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY IS CHANGING THE MEANING OF SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION

For years, sustainable consumption was associated with what appeared on the shelf: recycled packaging, natural materials, eco-friendly labels and claims of responsible production. But as awareness has grown, the question is changing. It is no longer whether a product looks sustainable, but what lies behind it. Product transparency is opening that hidden side of consumption.

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REDESIGNING GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS FOR A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE

Food has always been about more than what reaches the plate. It connects farmers with markets, communities with landscapes, and everyday choices with the resources that sustain them. Yet climate change, biodiversity loss, water stress and supply-chain disruptions are testing these connections. The challenge is no longer to produce more food, but to rethink how

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CLIMATE MIGRATION AND THE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE OF DISPLACEMENT

Home represents far more than a location on a map. It is where people build livelihoods, raise families, know their neighbours, and develop a sense of belonging. But climate change is making that permanence less certain. When floods damage homes, droughts weaken livelihoods, or rising seas threaten communities, leaving can become less a choice and

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