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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Detained in Dubai

Legal Advocacy Group Warns Tech Entrepreneurs Over UAE Virtual Asset Regulations

Legal advocacy group Detained in Dubai has highlighted regulatory and legal risks under the UAE's expanded 2026 Virtual Assets Framework and Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2025. The legislation broadens regulated virtual asset activities from three to eight categories and introduces criminal penalties, including potential imprisonment and fines reaching AED 250 million for unlicensed financial activities. The organization warned that commercial disputes could expose founders, executives, and advisers to prosecution and asset confiscation.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: TradingView

Google Updates UAE Advertising Rules for Crypto, CFDs, and Forex

Google is updating its financial advertising policy for campaigns targeting users in the United Arab Emirates starting 21 October. Advertisers promoting crypto exchanges, software wallets, contracts for difference, and rolling spot forex must hold recognised UAE regulatory licences and obtain separate Google certification. The update broadens recognised crypto regulators to include the Capital Market Authority and Dubai Financial Services Authority, while updating forex rules to reflect the Capital Market Authority as successor to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

UAE Ministry of Finance Amends National E-Invoicing System Regulatory Framework

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 to update regulations for the national Electronic Invoicing System. The decision grants a 24-month exclusion for intra-tax group transactions from January 1, 2027, and removes in-country data storage and system failure reporting requirements. The amendments take effect retroactively from October 1, 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: The National

Ras Al Khaimah targets Chinese investment as ADGM expands global financial presence

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi addressed nearly 300 business leaders at the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, highlighting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, AI, renewable energy, and logistics. Separately, 14 global financial institutions representing over $5 trillion in assets announced plans to set up bases in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

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