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UAE AI and Development Council Reviews Tax, Investment, and Labour Policies

The UAE Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development met to review federal-local regulatory integration and public service delivery. Chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussions addressed investment frameworks, labour market regulations, and proposed tax system updates.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 9, 2026
Stage
Draft / consultation
Official source
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His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development on 9 November 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency. The meeting was held during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026.

The council evaluated ongoing progress on federal-local regulatory integration and public service delivery for residents and businesses. Discussions encompassed key economic priorities, including investment frameworks, labour market regulations, Emiratisation policies, and national statistics.

Additionally, the meeting's agenda assessed proposed public policies and regulatory updates affecting federal public finances and the UAE tax system. Sheikh Mansour stressed the necessity of coordinated implementation across government entities to enhance national efficiency and competitiveness.

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