The Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union entered into force on 6 October 2026. The pact grants preferential tariff access across over 86 percent of tariff lines and targets nearly $50 billion in annual trade by 2032.
GDRFA Dubai has rolled out operational procedures granting 10-year Golden Visas to distinguished educators. The initiative aligns with directives from Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to retain international academic talent. Administrative procedures are being streamlined for eligible teachers and their families.
Under Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 17 of 2026, UAE businesses can recover input VAT on six categories of employee expenses following rules that took effect on October 1. Eligible expenses include transport, accommodation, mobile services, and parking, subject to documented policies or contractual obligations. Taxable entities must retain compliance documentation for tax audits.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has introduced mandatory limits on sodium, sugar, and saturated fats in selected packaged food items. The phased requirements apply to domestic and imported goods, with full compliance required by December 31, 2030. Non-compliant businesses face fines reaching up to Dh500,000.
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