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Industry News
Source: The Maritime Standard

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Launch Fujairah-Abu Dhabi Freight Service

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a direct rail freight service linking Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi. The dedicated train operates three times weekly across roughly 200 km, allowing customers to access customs clearance and cargo release on site at ICAD. The link is designed to lower emissions, reduce road congestion, and streamline movement of goods to Abu Dhabi markets.

Industry News
Source: Utilities Middle East

UAE Explores Nuclear Expansion Tender and Small Modular Reactors for Industrial Power

The UAE is evaluating a commercial tender that could double its nuclear reactor fleet while exploring small modular reactors for data centres, ports, and hydrogen production, according to an analysis by law firm Stephenson Harwood reported by Utilities Middle East. The expansion builds upon the fully operational 5.6 GW Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to support projected power market growth from 54.15 GW to 68.08 GW. Advanced reactor initiatives include partnerships on GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 SMR and NANO Nuclear Energy's KRONOS micro-modular reactor.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Seetao

UAE Imposes Stricter VAT Due Diligence Requirements for Input Tax Recovery

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced Decision No. 13 of 2026, requiring businesses to execute and document specific checks on suppliers and individual transactions before claiming input VAT deductions. Taking effect on 1 October 2026, the regulation implements Article 54 bis of the UAE VAT Law to prevent tax evasion across supply chains. Compliance rules introduce specific rolling 12-month transaction thresholds of AED 100,000 and AED 375,000.

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