Hotels across the UAE are turning to short-haul visitor markets to support business recovery, according to a report by Skift. The strategic focus highlights regional and nearby demand as key drivers for the hospitality industry. Full operational performance figures and feeder country breakdowns were not made publicly accessible in the source dispatch.
A high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah visited Chinese manufacturer ARIDGE in Guangzhou to witness the rollout of the first flying car built for the UAE. The partnership aims to conduct demonstration flights and utilize the emirate's regulatory sandbox for autonomous airborne mobility testing.
Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing on October 22, 2026, to align national development strategies and expand bilateral trade following $110 billion in non-oil trade in 2025. Meanwhile, Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of 2026, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE funds.
The Oman Tax Authority has amended its VAT executive regulations under Decision No. 189/2026 to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing starting April 1, 2027. Businesses with annual supplies above approximately $13 million will be subject to the first phase, with other VAT-registered entities following on October 1, 2027. The updated rules mandate approved electronic formats, 15-day issuance deadlines, and robust cybersecurity and business continuity controls.
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