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Policy & Legal Updates

Dubai Maritime Authority Issues Rules for Leisure Boat Anchoring and Mooring Buoys

The Dubai Maritime Authority has introduced Circular No. 35 of 2026 to standardise leisure boat anchoring and the use of recreational mooring buoys in Dubai waters. The regulatory framework applies to boat and yacht owners, operators, agents, marinas, and marine service providers. The rules focus on raising navigational safety, preventing marine collisions, and protecting the marine ecosystem.

Policy & Legal Updates

CBUAE Introduces Updated Remuneration Rules for Banks and Insurance Companies

The Central Bank of the UAE has issued Circular No. 5/2026, introducing an updated governance and remuneration regime for banks and insurance firms. Regulated institutions must complete an internal gap analysis within 180 days and achieve full compliance within 15 months. The framework mandates stricter controls over risk-linked pay, incentive schemes, and annual compensation disclosures.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Scraps Preliminary Approval for E-Invoicing Service Providers Under New Decision

The UAE Ministry of Finance has eliminated preliminary approvals for e-invoicing service providers under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, effective October 1. Large companies with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more must appoint accredited providers by October 30, 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Rules and Vendor Accreditation Requirements Ahead of October Deadline

Under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, UAE businesses must ensure their e-invoicing vendors have completed full accreditation. The new decision took effect on October 1, 2026, replacing an interim framework, and requires companies with annual turnover of Dh50 million or more to contract an accredited partner by October 30, 2026.