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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Hubbis

FAME Advisory Highlights Tax Execution Risks for Cross-Border Businesses in UAE

Cross-border businesses and families face potential tax pitfalls when corporate service providers misexecute structural tax plans, FAME Advisory DMCC founder Nirav Dinesh Kumar Shah told Hubbis. The introduction of UAE corporate tax has made entity management and compliance adherence critical, as foreign-incorporated entities managed from the UAE can trigger local tax exposure. Shah noted that proper alignment may require reassessing offshore entities, redomiciling to the UAE, or using foundation structures.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Launches $1 Million 100 Dreams Initiative to Support Media Entrepreneurs

The 1 Billion Followers Summit and the UAE National Media Authority have unveiled the $1 million '100 Dreams' initiative in collaboration with creator Simon Squibb. The programme offers 100 global media entrepreneurs $10,000 each in funding alongside UAE company licensing support and business mentorship. Applications open globally on November 20 ahead of the summit in Dubai in January 2027.

Industry News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Aldar Acquires Nine Residential Buildings in Sharjah’s Aljada for AED 1.1 Billion

Aldar Properties has signed an AED 1.1 billion forward purchase agreement with Arada to acquire nine residential buildings in Sharjah's Aljada development. The deal marks Aldar's first real estate investment in Sharjah and covers more than 1,100 units scheduled for handover in Q4 2029. The acquisition expands Aldar's develop-to-hold pipeline across sectors to AED 21 billion.

China–UAE News
Source: Zawya

Bank of China Dubai Prices CNH 2 Billion Two-Year Yulan Bond at 1.6%

Bank of China Dubai priced a two-year fixed-rate Yulan bond worth 2 billion yuan ($280 million) at a final yield of 1.6%, down from initial guidance of 2.1%. The senior unsecured notes will be listed on both Nasdaq Dubai and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Settlement is scheduled for October 23, 2026, with proceeds designated for general corporate purposes.

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