The UAE Federal Tax Authority has clarified mandatory registration deadlines under the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax framework. In-scope multinational entities must complete Top-up Tax registration by 30 November 2026 via the EmaraTax portal. Failure to comply can result in an administrative penalty of AED 10,000 per entity.
The value of goods exported from the UAE to Switzerland surged by 175% between January and May 2026, ranking it among the fastest-growing trade corridors globally, according to DHL's October Globalization Tracker. The surge occurred alongside significant movements in international gold trade and trade policy shifts. However, the UAE's total merchandise trade value contracted by 7% year-on-year over the same five-month period.
ISPO owner Raccoon Media Group has unveiled ISPO Sports Week, a week-long event series combining business-to-business trade fairs with consumer and community activations. A Dubai edition is scheduled for September 2027, while existing exhibitions in Shanghai and Beijing will transition into ISPO Sports Week Asia editions. Amsterdam will remain the flagship hub, with a US rollout scheduled for 2028.
Nvidia has instructed its cloud computing partners to ensure at least 51% of their business comes from non-Chinese customers, according to media reports. The guidance reportedly applies to new contracts and was delivered verbally through regional sales channels rather than written directives. The move comes amid stricter US export regulations affecting Chinese access to advanced computing chips.
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