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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Launches Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan for 2026 to 2031

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026–2031) to mitigate climate-related health risks. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, the initiative focuses on shifting healthcare systems toward risk anticipation and early prevention. The strategy was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and aligns with national adaptation frameworks.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Rules and Issues Guidance on Employee Expense Deductions

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, removing mandatory transaction pre-approvals and offering a two-year transitional exemption for internal cross-entity transactions under the Electronic Invoicing System. Concurrently, Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 17 of 2026 clarifies corporate tax and VAT rules for deductible employee expenses including transport, accommodation, and mobile devices.

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Source: Naqood

UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Decision 197 on E-Invoicing Relief

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, granting compliance relief under the federal electronic invoicing system. Transactions within the same VAT tax group receive a 24-month exclusion starting January 1, 2027, and physical domestic storage requirements for archives have been lifted. The rule requiring companies to notify the tax authority of system failures within two days has also been eliminated.

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