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Tulpar Tax CEO Advises Crypto Investors Ahead of UAE CARF Rollout

In an interview with Hubbis, Tulpar Global Taxation CEO Ezat Alnajm warned cryptocurrency holders that UAE residency does not automatically extinguish foreign tax liabilities ahead of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Starting in January 2027, UAE crypto service providers will report transaction data to the Ministry of Finance, with automatic cross-border exchanges beginning in 2028. Alnajm urged investors to separate personal investment from business activities and maintain banking-grade records.

China–UAE News

UAE Central Bank Meets People’s Bank of China at Bangkok IMF Meetings

The Central Bank of the UAE held bilateral talks with the People's Bank of China during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The discussions focused on expanding cross-border payment systems, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and trade settlement connectivity. During the summit, the UAE also signed a formal agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.

Industry News

World Green Economy Summit Details GCC Green Debt Expansion and UAE Decarbonisation

The 12th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai reported that GCC green bonds and sukuk reached $73 billion. GCC ESG issuance represented roughly 40 percent of emerging market US-dollar ESG debt outside China in early 2026. Multilateral lenders highlighted the UAE's capacity to finance industrial decarbonisation and green hydrogen exports.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Tax Authority Showcases Smart Systems at Belt and Road Cooperation Forum

UAE Federal Tax Authority Director General Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla addressed the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum in Jakarta. The UAE delegation presented its adoption of artificial intelligence and smart tax systems to facilitate cross-border trade and investment. Topics covered also included digital economy taxation and cryptoassets under Islamic Shariah frameworks.