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United Arab Emirates

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: UECN

UAE Updates Entry and Residency Visa Frameworks and Sponsorship Thresholds

UAE immigration authorities have introduced updated regulations for entry permits and residency visas across Dubai and the emirates. The revised framework establishes specialized visit visas for artificial intelligence specialists, entertainment talent, event professionals, and cruise ship crew. Expatriate residents sponsoring visiting relatives must also meet updated monthly salary requirements ranging between AED 4,000 and AED 15,000.

China–UAE News
Source: Renascence

UAE Free Zones Anchor China-Led BRICS Artificial Intelligence Network

The UAE is positioning its free-zone network as the Middle East gateway for a China-backed BRICS artificial intelligence initiative. The framework connects trade corridors, digital infrastructure, and regulatory sandboxes between Chinese and Emirati tech enterprises. It aims to accelerate commercial AI adoption and support wider Gulf efforts to attract Chinese high-tech investments.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Dubai Business and Tax Advisors

UAE Enacts Revisions to VAT Regime and Input Tax Recovery Rules

The UAE has introduced significant revisions to its Value Added Tax regime, primarily enacted through Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026. The new framework restricts input tax recovery on cash transactions exceeding an upcoming ministerial threshold and mandates supplier integrity checks under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026. Further clarifications address employee accommodation expenses, capital assets, single composite supplies, and e-invoicing timelines.

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