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Source: Federal Tax Authority

UAE Federal Tax Authority Issues Decision on Input Tax Recovery for Employee Expenses

The UAE Federal Tax Authority published Decision No. 17 of 2026 setting conditions for recovering input tax on employee expenses. Entities may recover VAT on goods or services provided to employees under contractual obligations or documented policies. The guidance requires formal documentation and approval mechanisms ahead of VAT Executive Regulation amendments taking effect October 1, 2026.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: SuaraGarut.ID

US Aviation Sanctions Disrupt Regional Flights and Divert Travelers to Iran Land Borders

Heightened US aviation sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast are forcing travelers toward land border crossings as foreign airports halt services for Iranian commercial flights. The secondary sanctions risk penalizing ground handling, fueling, and ticketing providers across regional routes including Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The resulting air disruption has increased travel and accommodation costs while causing severe delays for business passengers and medical travel.

China–UAE News
Source: Briefs Finance

Luckin Considers Gulf Expansion After Abu Dhabi Fund Mubadala Joins $1 Billion Deal

Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee is assessing an expansion into Gulf countries following an investment by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company. Mubadala became a direct shareholder after partnering with Luckin's controlling shareholder Centurium Capital on a $1 billion deal. Luckin executives highlighted the Gulf region's repeat consumption and rising demand for health-oriented beverages.

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