The Abu Dhabi Residents Office released updated criteria on October 19, 2026, for foreign professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000, excluding allowances, and hold Ministry Level 1 or Level 2 occupational status.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the executive rules for the Electronic Invoicing System with effect from October 1, 2026. The amendments eliminate the local data storage requirement and remove mandatory two-day failure notifications to tax authorities. A 24-month temporary exclusion is also introduced for transactions between members of the same tax group starting January 1, 2027.
The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, updating accreditation procedures and eligibility criteria for electronic invoicing service providers. The framework took effect on 1 October 2026, abolishing preliminary approvals in favor of a direct accreditation requirement. Service providers with prior preliminary approval have a 30-day transitional window to meet the revised criteria.
The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced a prohibition on ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector starting November 1, 2026, to combat antimicrobial resistance. The ban affects nine veterinary medicinal products and active raw materials, requiring suppliers to halt imports, sales, and manufacturing. Businesses must withdraw market stocks before the deadline to re-export or dispose of remaining inventory.
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