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Policy & Legal Updates

Fragomen Details UAE Golden Visa Salary Thresholds and Emirati Minimum Wage

Immigration law firm Fragomen has detailed key salary requirements governing UAE Golden Visas and private sector work permits. In Dubai, Scientists and Specialists Golden Visa applicants without government nomination must meet a monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 excluding allowances, alongside a two-year prior income history. Additionally, the minimum wage for Emirati nationals working in the private sector stands at AED 6,000 per month as of January 1, 2026.

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UAE Companies Urged to Meet October 30 Electronic Invoicing Compliance Deadline

UAE businesses generating Dh50 million or more in annual revenue must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by October 30 ahead of mandatory B2B electronic invoicing on January 1, 2027. The Federal Tax Authority warned that non-compliance could lead to administrative penalties. Smaller businesses with annual revenues below Dh50 million must appoint a provider by March 31, 2027, with implementation set for July 1, 2027.

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UAE Federal Tax Authority Clarifies Corporate Tax Deductions for Employee Expenses

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued updated guidance specifying deductible corporate tax expenses concerning employee compensation and benefits. Eligible deductions include staff transport, accommodation, meals, mobile phone allowances, and parking under the nation's 9 percent corporate tax framework. The regulations set strict limits to prevent personal, non-business deductions by shareholders and directors.

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Abu Dhabi DoH Introduces Regulatory Framework for AI Clinician Systems

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has published the AI Clinician Framework to regulate research and operational deployment of AI systems performing clinical activities. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, the model evaluates AI systems against specific clinical tasks while mandating physician oversight. The framework establishes baseline standards for future policies governing healthcare AI authorisation in the emirate.