Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Service Provider Accreditation Rules Under Ministerial Decision

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, updating accreditation procedures and eligibility criteria for electronic invoicing service providers. The framework took effect on 1 October 2026, abolishing preliminary approvals in favor of a direct accreditation requirement. Service providers with prior preliminary approval have a 30-day transitional window to meet the revised criteria.

Policy & Legal Updates

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan standardise Middle Corridor operations under landmark cross-border agreement

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have exchanged a formal intergovernmental agreement establishing a unified legal and operational framework for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The pact standardises border and customs procedures, synchronises digital transport logistics, and expands maritime capacity across the Caspian Sea. The harmonised operating model is designed to resolve transit chokepoints and accommodate future accessions by other regional partners.

China–UAE News

Omoda and Jaecoo Global Sales Surge 123% as UAE Deliveries Pass 6,000

Chinese automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO achieved a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, supported by strong demand for electrified models. Cumulative vehicle deliveries in the UAE crossed 6,000 units amid expanding Middle Eastern and European market share. The company is also preparing to unveil its new OMODA X crossover at its International User Summit in Wuhu, China.

Industry News

Transcorp Founder Rodrigue Nacouzi Outlines UAE Logistics Automation and Investment Strategy

In an interview with Gulf Business, Transcorp founder Rodrigue Nacouzi discussed the economics of quick commerce, warehouse automation, and his investment strategy through Enablers Ventures. Nacouzi noted that Enablers Ventures completed six UAE partnerships over the past eight months targeting logistics software, quick commerce, and automation. He emphasized that sustainable quick commerce requires visibility into unit-level profitability, selective dark-store automation, and AI-assisted site evaluation.