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Dubai Outlines Golden Visa Eligibility Rules for Private Sector Educators

Dubai has outlined the eligibility criteria for teachers and educators applying for the Golden Visa, confirming that over 835 applications have been submitted since the initiative began. The scheme applies to qualifying staff in private early childhood centres, schools, and higher education institutions under Dubai's Education 33 strategy. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievements, improvements to education quality, student outcomes, and community feedback.

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Dubai Tightens Safety and Licensing Oversight for Petroleum Products Trading

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is intensifying regulatory oversight of petroleum products trading across storage, transport, and distribution activities. The measures enforce Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 to curb unauthorized trading and raise safety compliance. Authorities reported that joint field inspection teams have carried out 449 campaigns in the LPG sector since July 2022.

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UAE Extends Corporate Tax Small Business Relief Through December 2029

The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the corporate tax Small Business Relief regime through 31 December 2029 under Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026. Resident businesses with annual revenue up to AED 3 million remain eligible for nil taxable income treatment. Businesses electing the relief must still register with the Federal Tax Authority and file annual returns.

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UAE Sets October 30 Deadline for Large Businesses to Appoint E-Invoicing Providers

UAE companies with annual turnover of Dh50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026. The requirement precedes the mandatory nationwide launch of unified e-invoicing on January 1, 2027. Delays will incur a penalty of Dh5,000 per month.