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Industry News
Source: Middle East Council on Global Affairs

ME Council Study Analyzes GCC Investment and Strategic Engagement in Central Asia

A research paper from the Middle East Council on Global Affairs examines expanding economic and strategic relations between GCC states and Central Asia. The study highlights the Gulf's capacity to deploy capital and expertise across energy, critical minerals, and logistics alongside China's regional infrastructure footprint. It recommends strategic investment coordination among the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Abu Dhabi Partners With The Boring Company to Explore Underground Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's The Boring Company to evaluate underground transport and utility tunnel solutions across the emirate. The partnership was finalised during the Liveability and Investment Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The initiative will examine feasibility, delivery models, and local capability development in advanced tunnelling technologies.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Lawnut

UAE Mandates Accredited Service Provider Appointments for E-Invoicing by October 2026

UAE authorities have stated that businesses generating at least AED 50 million annually must appoint an Accredited Service Provider for e-invoicing by October 30, 2026. Under Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025, large enterprises must achieve system go-live by January 1, 2027. Smaller enterprises must contract a provider by March 31, 2027, ahead of a July 1, 2027 deadline.

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