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UAE Updates E-Invoicing Service Provider Accreditation Rules Under Ministerial Decision

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, updating accreditation procedures and eligibility criteria for electronic invoicing service providers. The framework took effect on 1 October 2026, abolishing preliminary approvals in favor of a direct accreditation requirement. Service providers with prior preliminary approval have a 30-day transitional window to meet the revised criteria.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: RailFreight.com

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan standardise Middle Corridor operations under landmark cross-border agreement

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have exchanged a formal intergovernmental agreement establishing a unified legal and operational framework for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The pact standardises border and customs procedures, synchronises digital transport logistics, and expands maritime capacity across the Caspian Sea. The harmonised operating model is designed to resolve transit chokepoints and accommodate future accessions by other regional partners.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

Transcorp Founder Rodrigue Nacouzi Outlines UAE Logistics Automation and Investment Strategy

In an interview with Gulf Business, Transcorp founder Rodrigue Nacouzi discussed the economics of quick commerce, warehouse automation, and his investment strategy through Enablers Ventures. Nacouzi noted that Enablers Ventures completed six UAE partnerships over the past eight months targeting logistics software, quick commerce, and automation. He emphasized that sustainable quick commerce requires visibility into unit-level profitability, selective dark-store automation, and AI-assisted site evaluation.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

UAE Startup Trusity Wins Second Place at BRICS WBA Startup Awards 2026

UAE-based skill-tech firm Trusity earned second place at the BRICS WBA Women's Startup Awards 2026 in New Delhi for its AI-driven platform TruPreneurs.AI. The contest evaluated entries across 11 nations, highlighting scalable educational innovation. Officials emphasised plans to expand commercial partnerships across member states ahead of China's BRICS chairship in 2027.

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