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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.
SEF 2026 Unveils ‘Sharjah’s Little Founders’ to Nurture Next-Gen Entrepreneurs
SHARJAH — It’s no secret that the startup bug is biting earlier these days, and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF
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UAE Diplomatic Statement: MoFA Condemns Shelling of Qatar Embassy in Kyiv
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates didn’t mince words on Friday regarding the safety of foreign missions. Following reports
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RAKBank Dirham Stablecoin Gets Historic CBUAE Approval: A First for UAE Banking
It feels like we’ve been watching the UAE’s digital asset space hold its breath for a while now, waiting for
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UAE Animal Trade Regulations Overhaul: Dh2 Million Fines and Prison Terms for Violators
ABU DHABI – The days of outdated penalties for wildlife smuggling are effectively over. In a major legislative update announced
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Abu Dhabi Cluster Strategy Targets Dh300 Billion GDP and 110,000 Jobs by 2045
ABU DHABI – There is a distinct shift happening in how Abu Dhabi talks about money. For years, the conversation
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Dubai Clear and Nasdaq Dubai Secure Major EU Recognition, Becoming First in MENA to Gain ESMA Tier 1 Status
DUBAI — It’s a massive win for the region’s financial credibility. In a move that validates years of regulatory tightening
Official: New Law Confirms Granting of Citizenship to Companies in UAE
The UAE has quietly, but decisively, folded the granting of citizenship to companies into a broader set of economic reforms.
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Emirates SkyCargo 2026 Strategy: 10 New Freighters & Global Expansion Plan Unveiled
Emirates SkyCargo has set out a focused expansion roadmap for 2026, framing the year as a step-change after a milestone
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OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts Through Q1 2026 Amid Venezuela Shock
DUBAI — If traders were expecting panic from the oil alliance this week, they didn’t get it. Despite the geopolitical
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Global Energy Rankings: Top 10 Countries with Biggest Oil Reserves in 2025
It is early 2026, and despite the endless headlines about green transitions and electric grids, the global economy still runs
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Bahrain Records Real Economic Growth of 4.0% in Q3 2025: Non-Oil Sectors Lead the Charge
MANAMA: If you’ve been tracking the fiscal shifts in the GCC lately, you know the region is in the middle
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GCC Electronic Customs Linkage Goes Live: Faster Trade & Less Paperwork for Gulf Businesses
DUBAI — Gulf customs authorities have moved from high-level talks to concrete action this week, officially rolling out the first phase
UAE Financial Shake-Up: New Capital Market Laws Bring ’10x Fines’ & Consumer Protection
The UAE just kicked off 2026 with something huge. On January 1, while most of us were recovering from New
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UAE Becomes World’s 4th Largest State Investor with Dh10.75 Trillion Assets
ABU DHABI — It’s official: the United Arab Emirates has just cemented its place at the very top of the
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UAE to Roll Out Major Law, Tax and Public Service Changes from January 1, 2026: What Residents Need to Know
DUBAI: Federal authorities and emirate-level regulators will implement a coordinated set of legal and administrative changes beginning January 1, 2026,
Commercial Bank of Dubai Becomes First UAE Bank to Launch Open Finance Services
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) activated the UAE’s first fully operational Open Finance service, allowing
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UAE ranks 5th globally in crypto adoption as Dubai emerges as tokenization powerhouse
The United Arab Emirates ranked fifth globally for cryptocurrency adoption in 2025 as Dubai accelerated its push to anchor digital
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India government-owned developer enters Dubai market with AED 15m land acquisition
DUBAI — NBCC (India) Limited, the state-owned construction and infrastructure company, has formally entered the UAE real estate market with
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MoHRE Revokes License of ‘Oud Al Reem’ Recruitment Agency in Ajman Over Violations
AJMAN, UAE — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has officially revoked the operating licence of Oud Al
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CBUAE Revokes Omda Exchange Licence, Imposes AED 10 Million Fine
ABU DHABI, UAE — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a decisive enforcement action against Omda Exchange,
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Why UAE Workers Are No Longer Rushing to Withdraw Cash Salaries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Low-income workers across the UAE are increasingly keeping their salaries in digital accounts instead of
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Saudi Arabia Quietly Expands Alcohol Access to High-Earning Expats in Riyadh
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — In a milestone shift for the Kingdom’s social landscape, Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded legal alcohol
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UAE VAT Law 2026: Major Changes to Metal Scrap, Refunds, and RCM Rules
DUBAI, UAE — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the Ministry of Finance have confirmed a series of transformative updates
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Revolut Hits $75 Billion Valuation After Landmark Share Sale
In late November 2025, UK-based fintech Revolut quietly completed a large secondary share sale that lifted its valuation to $75 billion. No IPO
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E& UAE Stablecoin Payments: AE Coin Could Simplify Digital Payments, Yet Challenges Remain
The UAE’s shift toward cashless payments has been talked about for years, but lately it feels different. Less theoretical. More
Zoom Stores Are Disappearing From Dubai Metro Stations – Here’s Why
If you commute regularly on the Dubai Metro and ever noticed Zoom Stores , you may have sensed it before
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Geely UAE Recall: Over 5,500 Emgrand Sedans Flagged for Fuel Cap Fault
In a significant move for consumer safety, Geely UAE, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, has announced a massive
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Beyond Digital Cash: 4 Things That Make the UAE’s Digital Dirham a Game-Changer
The UAE recently completed its first-ever real government transaction using the new Digital Dirham, a transfer conducted on the mBridge
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What is the Digital Dirham? Your Guide to the UAE’s New CBDC
A major shift in the UAE’s financial landscape has begun. The country’s new Digital Dirham has been used in a
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