The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation highlighted labour market regulatory developments during the second Doha Dialogue on October 9, 2026. Official figures revealed that the UAE's private-sector workforce expanded by over 101 percent over five years. The total count of registered commercial companies also rose by about 46 percent.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced updated accreditation regulations for electronic invoicing service providers through Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026. Taking effect on October 1, 2026, the framework removes the previous pre-approval phase and mandates formal assessments and technical testing. Service providers remain directly liable for regulatory compliance even if third-party Peppol solutions or technical outsourcing are utilized.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed a preliminary bilateral agreement in Riyadh to establish cross-border railway connections and advance energy cooperation. The pact establishes a framework for feasibility studies on integrating rail freight networks and facilitating cross-border logistics. The initiative also covers bilateral electricity interconnection and commercial cross-border power trading.
Dubai Customs announced the graduation of 33 inspectors under the Masar 33 security training programme to support expanding cross-border trade operations. The programme covered 2,725 training hours across inspection duties, risk detection, and compliance. Since November 2024, 87 inspectors have graduated, with the next phase targeting 60 more officers.
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