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Source: Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Launches Tawwer Digital Platform for R&D Tax Credit Pre-Approvals

The UAE has launched Tawwer, an online platform managed by the Emirates Research and Development Council to assess and pre-approve research and development projects. Under Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026, qualifying entities can access a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50% on qualifying R&D expenditure. Project pre-approval through Tawwer is mandatory prior to submitting the final corporate tax claim through the Federal Tax Authority.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

XYRA Launches AI Accounting Platform for UAE Tax and E-Invoicing Compliance

Dubai-based tech firm XYRA has launched an artificial intelligence accounting platform designed to assist UAE businesses with financial management and regulatory compliance. The Microsoft-backed solution automates bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and inventory tracking to help firms handle corporate tax and VAT requirements. The company will showcase the platform at the Dubai AI Festival on October 26–27, 2026.

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Source: Forbes Middle East

Forbes Middle East to Launch Inaugural Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi

Forbes Middle East will host the inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi on October 28–29, 2026, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Presented by First Abu Dhabi Bank, the summit expects approximately 3,000 attendees and over 60 speakers to examine governance, succession planning, and capital management. The event will also include a Successors Forum and an awards ceremony honoring top Arab family enterprises.

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