Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Launches Centralized Platform Featuring 143 Curated Global Investment Opportunities

The UAE Ministry of Investment has introduced a digital Investment Opportunities platform to provide international investors direct access to high-priority commercial ventures. The portal showcases 143 curated projects across six sectors alongside regulatory and economic profiles for all seven emirates. The initiative aligns with the UAE's National Investment Strategy 2031 target of attracting AED 240 billion in annual foreign direct investment.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Launches Tawwer Digital Platform for R&D Tax Credit Pre-Approvals

The UAE has launched Tawwer, an online platform managed by the Emirates Research and Development Council to assess and pre-approve research and development projects. Under Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026, qualifying entities can access a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50% on qualifying R&D expenditure. Project pre-approval through Tawwer is mandatory prior to submitting the final corporate tax claim through the Federal Tax Authority.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Ministry of Finance Amends National Electronic Invoicing Regulations

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the national electronic invoicing framework. The amendments grant a temporary 24-month exclusion for intra-tax group transactions, permit offshore data storage, and extend issuance timelines.

China–UAE News

BYD Yangwang Flagship Limousine Spied Ahead of Planned UAE Unveiling

Spy photographs published by Autohome have revealed the front end of BYD Yangwang's upcoming flagship sedan, internally codenamed HU, ahead of its debut in the UAE. Yangwang Sales Division General Manager Hu Xiaoqing confirmed the UAE appearance on October 21, though an exact date and venue remain unannounced. The vehicle features an estimated length of 5,500 mm, coach doors, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor.