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UAE Tax Audits Rise 46% as FTA Expands Data-Driven Compliance Reviews

The UAE Federal Tax Authority reported a 46% increase in tax audit and review cases for 2025, alongside a 66% rise in assessed taxes. Enforcement expanded through predictive analytics monitoring approximately 400,000 registered taxpayers across 16 commercial sectors. Authorities are actively conducting cross-tax reviews to reconcile VAT, corporate tax, customs declarations, and financial statements.

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Source: Focus Gaming News

UAE Gaming Regulator GCGRA Outlines 2027–2029 Strategy for Commercial Sector

The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has refreshed its three-year regulatory strategy covering 2027 to 2029. The roadmap outlines the authority's vision, mission, and five core values to govern commercial gaming activities across the country. Key priorities include public protection, market integrity, and responsible growth for licensed participants.

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Source: BigGo Finance

China and Oman Sign $4.5 Billion Currency Swap and Digital Currency Pact

The People's Bank of China and the Central Bank of Oman have signed a five-year bilateral currency swap agreement valued at 30 billion yuan ($4.5 billion). The central banks also signed a memorandum of understanding covering central bank digital currencies and cross-border payment cooperation during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit to Beijing. The pact broadens China's monetary cooperation network in the Gulf alongside existing arrangements with the UAE.

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Source: Emirates News Agency

DIFC Offers Up to 6,000 Japanese Startups Access to Innovation Ecosystem

The Dubai International Financial Centre announced a partnership granting up to 6,000 Japanese startups direct access to its innovation ecosystem. The initiative enables firms to acquire licenses, establish operations, and raise venture capital in the free zone. DIFC also reported crossing 2,000 active innovation companies and introduced the Dubai FinTech Stack.

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