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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Sets September 30 Deadline for Corporate Tax Returns and Payments

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that taxable persons whose tax period ended December 31, 2025, must submit returns and settle dues by September 30, 2026. Submissions and payments can be made online via the EmaraTax digital platform or through approved tax agents. Entities electing for Small Business Relief and required exempt persons must also adhere to the nine-month filing requirement to avoid administrative penalties.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Ministry of Finance Convenes Customer Council on Bureaucracy Reduction and AI

The UAE Ministry of Finance held a Customer Council session in Dubai under Phase Three of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The meeting addressed simplifying federal financial procedures and exploring Agentic AI to automate services. The council also established governance benchmarks for upcoming automated corporate financial and tax processes.

China–UAE News
Source: Gulf News

Dubai Chambers to Host China Business Forum Featuring Tech and Auto Leaders

Dubai Chambers is scheduled to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. Senior leadership from leading Chinese corporations including BYD, Baidu, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei Cloud will address the event. Executives emphasized Dubai's role as a strategic launchpad for artificial intelligence adoption, cloud infrastructure, and international expansion.

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