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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the operational strategy of the Dubai Longevity Authority, aiming to contribute over Dh35 billion to Dubai's economy over the next decade. The framework establishes business-licensing rules to attract foreign investment, manufacturing, and research in life sciences.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has instructed businesses whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025, to submit their corporate tax returns and settle tax payments by September 30, 2026. Filings and payments must be completed through the EmaraTax digital platform or via accredited tax agents to avoid administrative penalties. The authority also stressed the obligation to maintain all supporting accounting records to substantiate declarations and relief claims.
The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have barred Iran's two largest private lenders from operating and grounded Iranian airlines amid an intensifying US economic pressure campaign. The UAE also moved to halt commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Tehran following maritime security tensions. The measures target a critical trade partner that supplied 31% of Iran's imports in 2024.
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened on Saturday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, running through 1 October. During the opening session, participants adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year framework across four pillars including justice, rule of law, and emerging criminal threats. The agenda addresses critical compliance areas such as cybercrime, online fraud, money laundering, virtual assets, and artificial intelligence.
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