Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority hosted an awareness session in Ras Al Khaimah on the latest e-invoicing updates. Officials reaffirmed that companies with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026. Mandatory Phase One implementation for these entities remains scheduled for 1 January 2027.
Chinese business membership in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre expanded by 9.4% over the past 12 months, exceeding 1,000 companies. Over 60% of these firms operate in advanced sectors, while UAE-China non-oil trade reached $111.5 billion in 2025.
Alibaba Cloud has announced plans to expand its data center capacity in the United Arab Emirates and several international markets. Unveiled at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, the initiative aims to meet rising demand for AI workloads and agent-native enterprise applications. The rollout will expand the company's global footprint to 31 regions and 107 availability zones.
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened on Saturday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, running through 1 October. During the opening session, participants adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year framework across four pillars including justice, rule of law, and emerging criminal threats. The agenda addresses critical compliance areas such as cybercrime, online fraud, money laundering, virtual assets, and artificial intelligence.
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