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Dubai Chambers is scheduled to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. Senior leadership from leading Chinese corporations including BYD, Baidu, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei Cloud will address the event. Executives emphasized Dubai's role as a strategic launchpad for artificial intelligence adoption, cloud infrastructure, and international expansion.
Alibaba Cloud has announced plans to expand its data center capacity in key international hubs, including the United Arab Emirates. Unveiled at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, the expansion aims to support growing enterprise demand for artificial intelligence workloads.
Expatriates residing in the UAE must earn a minimum of AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 with company accommodation, to sponsor family members. Eligible dependents include spouses, unmarried daughters, sons under 25, and children of determination of any age. Dependents receive a six-month grace period to adjust their legal status if the sponsor's residency ends.
Mainland UAE companies are subject to a 0% tax rate on taxable profits up to AED 375,000 and 9% thereafter, while Qualifying Free Zone Persons face different rules. Free zone entities receive a 0% rate on qualifying income, but non-qualifying revenue is taxed at 9% without the AED 375,000 threshold. Companies with financial years ending December 31, 2025, must submit returns and pay tax by September 30, 2026.
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