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Source: Technical Review Middle East

Sharjah Prepares to Host SteelFab 2027 Metalworking and Fabrication Exhibition

Expo Centre Sharjah is preparing to host SteelFab 2027 to connect international manufacturers, investors, and industrial technology providers with markets across the UAE, GCC, and MENA region. The trade event will integrate digital twin technology and AI-driven platforms alongside live displays of heavy machinery and smart fabrication. Organisers stated the exhibition aims to support UAE industrial goals and facilitate cross-border investment.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

UAE Sets E-Invoicing Deadlines and Penalties for Companies Exceeding AED 50M Revenue

UAE businesses with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited e-invoicing provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of mandatory implementation on January 1, 2027. Companies failing to appoint a provider by the deadline face a monthly administrative penalty of AED 5,000. Businesses below the AED 50 million threshold have until March 31, 2027, to appoint a provider, with full deployment required by July 1, 2027.

China–UAE News
Source: Zawya

ADGM Concludes Third Global Media Forum Showcasing Abu Dhabi Investment Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has concluded its third Global Media Forum, bringing together 33 journalists, including 13 from overseas markets including China, the UK, and the US. The three-day event highlighted Abu Dhabi's regulatory framework, digital economy, and cross-border investment opportunities. The forum also featured briefings on the upcoming fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week and celebrations marking ADGM's 11th anniversary.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Approves New AI Campus Targets of 1,000 Companies and 5,000 Jobs

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved new strategic targets for the Dubai AI Campus to attract over 1,000 companies and generate 5,000 jobs by 2030. The DIFC-based tech cluster surpassed its initial five-year milestones two years ahead of schedule, having already secured 500 AI firms and AED 1 billion in investment. Plans were also reviewed for a new dedicated facility in the DIFC Zabeel District.

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