Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Ministry of Finance Introduces Key Amendments to E-Invoicing System Rules

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the executive rules for the Electronic Invoicing System with effect from October 1, 2026. The amendments eliminate the local data storage requirement and remove mandatory two-day failure notifications to tax authorities. A 24-month temporary exclusion is also introduced for transactions between members of the same tax group starting January 1, 2027.

China–UAE News

Over 37,000 Companies Join Dubai Chamber as Member Trade Reaches Dh252 Billion

A total of 37,373 new companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2026. Member exports and re-exports reached Dh252 billion over the same period, Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori announced in Shenzhen, China.

China–UAE News

China Remains DIEZ’s Top Trade Partner as H1 Trade Reaches AED246 Billion

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 17% growth in H1 2026 trade, reaching AED 246 billion. China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total trade.

Policy & Legal Updates

Fourteen Financial Institutions With $5 Trillion in Assets Plan ADGM Presence

Fourteen global financial institutions managing more than $5 trillion in assets announced plans to establish bases in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The incoming firms include asset managers, private equity funds, and credit firms such as Capital Group and Blue Owl Capital. Assets under management in ADGM grew 54 percent year-on-year during the first half of 2026.