The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, introducing key amendments to electronic invoicing regulations. The update temporarily exempts intra-tax group transactions for 24 months and lifts physical in-country storage requirements for invoices.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has arrived in Shenzhen leading a UAE delegation on a working visit across southern China through October 23, 2026. The visit includes hosting the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen and opening a representative office in Guangzhou. The delegation will also visit Fuzhou to sign a bilateral agreement establishing friendly relations with Fujian Province.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. Officials met with major Chinese robotics, automation, and aviation firms to advance technology deployment across UAE factories. Separately, Dubai Chambers signed bilateral cooperation agreements with four regional Chinese chambers of commerce.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi addressed the Ras Al Khaimah–China Business Summit in Shenzhen, engaging nearly 300 delegates and institutional investors. Discussions focused on cross-border cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy.
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