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Source: Fortune

UAE 10-Year Golden Visa Broadens Long-Term Residency Beyond Wealthy Investors

The UAE's 10-year Golden Visa framework extends beyond high-net-worth investors to incorporate specialized professionals, including nurses, teachers, and e-sports competitors, according to Fortune. The program enables qualifying talent to secure self-sponsored residency and family sponsorship without requiring a local employer sponsor. This approach aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to attract and retain critical skills across education, healthcare, and digital sectors.

China–UAE News
Source: GlobeNewswire

Chery Auto to Partner with UAE-Based K2 on L4 Robotaxi Deployment

Chery Auto announced plans to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE firm K2 during the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The collaboration aims to accelerate international commercial deployment and operational testing of Chery's Level 4 autonomous Robotaxi. The summit, held from October 19 to 23, will showcase app-based hailing and driverless vehicle management.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: DDD Invoices

UAE Outlines Timelines and Requirements for Nationwide E-Invoicing Mandate

The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority have set compliance timelines for mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing. Businesses with annual revenue of at least AED 50 million must contract an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of a January 1, 2027 rollout. The framework mandates the PINT AE data format across the Peppol network for all operating entities.

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