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Source: Arabian Business

UAE Ministry of Finance Relaxes Electronic Invoicing Compliance Regulations for Businesses

The UAE Ministry of Finance has eased key e-invoicing requirements through Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, which took effect on October 1. The updates introduce a 24-month exemption for transactions within tax groups, remove the local data storage requirement, and abolish a two-day system failure reporting rule. The ministry aims to reduce compliance burdens and allow companies time to prepare IT infrastructure.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: www.travelsdubai.com

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Rules with Direct Accreditation and Tax Group Relief

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced updated e-invoicing regulations that replace preliminary service provider approvals with a direct accreditation process. The revised framework took effect on October 1, 2026, ahead of the January 2027 mandatory rollout, introducing 24-month relief for intra-tax group transactions and permitting overseas data storage.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

Abu Dhabi Firms Advised to Budget for Talent, Regulation and Cyber Resilience

Companies expanding operations in Abu Dhabi are being advised to allocate sufficient budgets for permanent local talent, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity resilience for 2027. Financial data shows Abu Dhabi Global Market hosted over 190 asset and fund managers overseeing 276 funds in the first half of 2026, marking a 54 percent surge in assets under management year-on-year. Industry executives caution that operational expenses extend beyond office setup into human capital, compliance procedures, and cyber recovery systems.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Pinsent Masons

Saudi Arabia Consults on Data Protection Implementing Regulation Reforms

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Implementing Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law. The proposed revisions include changes to breach notifications, data subject access requests, direct marketing consent, and record retention requirements. The consultation closes on 5 November 2026, with the revised rules entering into force 60 days after official gazette publication.

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