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Source: Zawya

UAE Enterprise AI Adoption Rises to 72 Percent, Joint Report Shows

Artificial intelligence adoption among UAE businesses increased to 72% in 2026, up from 53% in 2025, according to a joint study by the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Developed by research firm Strand Partners, the report found that 85% of adopting companies experienced accelerated digital transformation. Cloud infrastructure investments continue to support the expansion, including AWS's planned AED 20.1 billion investment in the country through 2037.

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Source: thenationalnews.com

UAE Petrol Prices to Rise by Up to 16% in October 2026

UAE fuel prices will increase for the third consecutive month in October 2026 amid elevated global oil benchmark prices. Super 98 will rise to Dh4.40 per litre and Special 95 will increase to Dh4.28 per litre. Diesel will also rise by 11.6 per cent to Dh4.80 per litre.

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Source: Gulf News

UAE E-Invoicing Deadlines Approach for Large Businesses Ahead of October 30 Requirement

UAE businesses generating annual revenue of Dh50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of mandatory e-invoicing starting January 1, 2027. Smaller enterprises and government entities face a provider appointment deadline of March 31, 2027, prior to phased go-live dates later that year. Non-compliance results in a monthly penalty of Dh5,000 under Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025.

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Source: Gulf News

UAE Federal Supreme Court Rules Consumers May Film Violations to Report Them

The UAE Federal Supreme Court has ruled that documenting suspected violations and submitting footage to regulatory authorities is not a criminal offence if done in good faith. The judgment overturned an appeal court ruling that had fined a Sharjah consumer Dh3,000 for filming insects in a supermarket product. The court clarified that prosecutors must prove malicious intent to harm or defame before recording can be classified as a crime.

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