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UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Decision 197 on E-Invoicing Relief

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, granting compliance relief under the federal electronic invoicing system. Transactions within the same VAT tax group receive a 24-month exclusion starting January 1, 2027, and physical domestic storage requirements for archives have been lifted. The rule requiring companies to notify the tax authority of system failures within two days has also been eliminated.

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Source: Xinhua

28th WETEX Opens in Dubai Featuring Chinese Clean Energy and Water Technologies

The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 20, 2026. The exhibition features strong international participation, including a dedicated China Pavilion presenting water filtration, smart metering, and clean mobility innovations. Chinese exhibitors at the trade event showcased solutions spanning industrial water treatment, advanced meters, and new energy vehicles.

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