UAE Business Rules, Economy & Policy Updates
This section covers the regulatory and economic environment shaping business activity in the UAE. It is written for SME owners, professionals, investors, and readers tracking policy impact.
Coverage includes corporate tax, VAT compliance, inspections, penalties, Emiratisation targets, and enforcement actions. We also report on economic policy, banking developments, trade initiatives, and large-scale infrastructure projects influencing growth.
Rather than promotional content, this section focuses on compliance, risk, and real-world impact—helping businesses understand how regulations affect operations and decision-making.
Waymo’s fresh capital — the Waymo $16 Billion Investment — could mark the moment robotaxis leave test zones and start […]
Waymo $16 Billion Investment Signals Rapid Robotaxi Global Expansion in 2026 Read Post »
Multiple global surveys released this month place the UAE’s public satisfaction global ranking at the top worldwide. Residents’ high marks
Dubai, UAE – Save In Gold UAE platform expansion 2026 rolls out a set of upgrades that let users buy,
India Budget 2026 NRIs grabbed headlines across the Gulf as Dubai-based investors and professionals parsed the numbers. For many in
India Budget 2026 NRIs: UAE Expats Assess Impact on Housing, Taxes, Trade and Jobs Read Post »
The UAE has launched a targeted upgrade to Emiratisation policy with a fresh Quality of Emiratisation Nafis 2026 framework. It
The UAE has moved decisively to make Food and food processing a headline investment theme for 2026. Officials say the
Food and Food Processing UAE Emerges as Top Strategic Investment Priority for 2026 Read Post »
The CBUAE interest rate decision 2026 kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility at 3.65% in its first
Sharjah has launched a new suite of Digital Judicial Systems, a move designed to speed up case handling and cut
Sharjah Launches Digital Judicial Systems to Modernise Courts and Public Prosecution Read Post »
Etihad Airways has announced a new nonstop service linking Abu Dhabi and Calgary, opening the first direct corridor between the
Etihad Airways to Launch Historic Abu Dhabi to Calgary Nonstop Flights in 2026 Read Post »
The UAE has rolled out 103 self-service kiosks to streamline the Tourist VAT refund process, officials confirmed. The move aims
FTA Expands Tourist VAT Refund Network to 103 Self-Service Kiosks Across UAE Read Post »
Dubai, UAE — Dubai has rolled out Dubai+ digital media platform, a new free streaming service built around family-friendly content
Dubai Insurance has launched a dedicated crypto wallet that lets customers pay premiums and receive claims in Bitcoin and other
Dubai Insurance and Zodia Custody Launch First UAE Crypto Insurance Payments Solution Read Post »
The UAE’s tightened media regime now directly affects social media advertising: UAE Media Law fines apply to sponsored posts, and
UAE Media Law Fines 2026: Influencers Face Penalties as Advertiser Permit Deadline Nears Read Post »
Dubai Municipality used Gulfood 2026 to unveil a suite of digital services aimed at speeding food trade while tightening safety
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the launch of the FTA Labaih Initiative, a dedicated service designed to ease
We are less than two weeks away from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman standing up in parliament to present the India
The United Arab Emirates has again been named among the UAE’s top ten soft power nations in Brand Finance’s 2026
UAE Top Ten Soft Power Ranking Reaffirmed in Brand Finance Global Index 2026 Read Post »
DP World has launched the Dubai Food District, a 29 million square-foot expansion and rebranding of the Al Aweer Central
The Dubai Press Club has opened registration for the Arab Media Summit 2026, the region’s flagship forum for media leaders,
Registration Opens for Arab Media Summit 2026 as Dubai Press Club Confirms Dates Read Post »
Sharjah Islamic Bank’s 2025 results show the lender returned to a stronger footing, posting a net profit of about AED
ABU DHABI – It’s been a banner year for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). The lender announced on Thursday that
ADIB Profit Dh8.1b as Bank Posts Record 2025 Earnings and Boosts Dividend Payout Read Post »
Emirates NBD has priced AED 1 billion of Digitally Native Notes (DNNs) under its EMTN programme, the first AED-denominated digital
Emirates NBD Digital Bond Sets UAE First with AED 1 Billion Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai Read Post »
Dubai will host the largest edition of Gulfood to date in January next year, as the global food trade exhibition
Gulfood 2026 Expands Across Two Dubai Venues as Global Food Trade Demand Grows Read Post »
India’s aviation regulator has imposed a record penalty on IndiGo after mass flight cancellations in December disrupted travel plans for
RIYADH/DUBAI — In a historic policy shift that reshapes the Middle East’s financial landscape, Saudi Arabia has announced it will
Somalia’s federal government moved decisively on January 12, 2026, announcing the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates
Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements: Defense and Port Deals Scrapped Over Sovereignty Read Post »
ABU DHABI – It was a defining moment at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) this Tuesday, January 13. President
UAE President Attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Opening Ceremony Read Post »
Tehran, Jan 14, 2026 – Iran’s economy was rocked as the Iranian rial plunged to historic lows and inflation surged,
Dubai — If you’ve been anywhere near the Trade Centre roundabouts this morning, you’ve likely felt the energy. The 27th
UAE: If you woke up this week, grabbed your phone, and saw a string of weird emails from Instagram asking you
