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Source: Federal Tax Authority

UAE Tax Authority Hosts Consultation on Tax Compliance and Zero Bureaucracy Initiative

The UAE Federal Tax Authority organized an open consultative session at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai under the 'Closer to Each Other' initiative. Led by Director-General Abdulaziz Al Mulla, the meeting gathered input from business owners and tax professionals to support the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. Technical teams addressed inquiries regarding corporate tax compliance, VAT administration, and documentation standards.

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

UAE Federal Tax Authority Holds Consultation in Dubai to Ease Compliance

The UAE Federal Tax Authority organized an open consultation session in Dubai on October 22, 2026, engaging directly with taxable businesses under the 'Closer to Each Other' initiative. The session collected proposals to advance the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. FTA technical teams addressed business hurdles in corporate tax administration and VAT filings.

China–UAE News
Source: UECN

China and UAE Discuss Strategic Alignment as Gulf Sovereign Capital Surges

Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing on October 22, 2026, to align national development strategies and expand bilateral trade following $110 billion in non-oil trade in 2025. Meanwhile, Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of 2026, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE funds.

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