The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo officially entered into force on October 30, 2026. The pact eliminates tariffs on most goods, standardises customs procedures, and targets growth in logistics, energy, and manufacturing.
The UAE has introduced a three-tier monthly salary requirement for foreign residents sponsoring entry and visit visas for relatives and friends. Sponsors must earn AED 4,000 for first-degree relatives, AED 8,000 for second- and third-degree family, and AED 15,000 for friends. Visas allow stays of up to 120 days total including extensions.
The UAE Ministry of Finance published Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026, introducing revised administrative penalties for the national Electronic Invoicing System. The regulation formally repeals Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and applies to mandatory issuers and recipients. Fines include up to AED 50,000 for failing to implement the system or appoint an Accredited Service Provider.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has revised administrative penalties for the mandatory electronic invoicing system, capping implementation violation fines at Dh50,000 over 12 consecutive months. Authorities eliminated a Dh1,000 daily penalty for failure to report system issues and introduced measures against multiple penalties for the same infraction. Large enterprises generating Dh50 million or more faced an October 30, 2026 deadline to appoint an Accredited Service Provider ahead of full implementation in 2027.
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