Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, granting businesses temporary exemptions and lifting local data storage mandates for electronic invoicing. The reforms include a 24-month waiver for intra-tax group transactions and retroactive application from October 1, 2026.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced amendments to its electronic invoicing regulations governing value-added tax filings. Key changes include a two-year exemption for intra-tax group transactions starting January 1, 2027, and the removal of local data storage mandates. Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by October 30.
Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori announced that 37,373 new companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2026. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, he noted that members achieved Dh252 billion in exports and re-exports during the period. Al Mansoori highlighted growing bilateral opportunities with China across artificial intelligence, digital economy platforms, and fintech.
A UAE delegation led by Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Undersecretary Eng. Sharif Al Olama concluded a five-day visit to China on October 19, 2026. The visit included representatives from Mubadala, ADIO, and AD Ports Group, focusing on energy, technology transfer, and logistics. Discussions covered clean energy, hydrogen, nuclear power, smart mobility, and a site visit to Shanghai's automated Yangshan Port.
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