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The UAE Federal Tax Authority and Planet Tax Free have implemented a fully digital VAT refund system for departing travelers. The new framework cuts processing times from nine days to one business day for refunds up to Dh35,000.
On October 22, 2026, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with an official UAE leadership delegation in Beijing. The two sides discussed aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision to broaden trade and technological investments.
The UAE Ministry of Investment has launched a centralized digital portal offering foreign investors access to 143 commercial opportunities across six priority sectors. The platform supports the UAE National Investment Strategy 2031, which targets annual inward foreign direct investment of AED 240 billion ($65 billion). Detailed profiles covering all seven emirates are provided to guide project matching with local economic regulations and free-zone benefits.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority held an outreach session with business owners and taxpayers in Dubai to discuss tax system developments and compliance efficiency. The consultation supports the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme to simplify corporate tax and VAT workflows. Discussions also covered operational challenges and the advisory role of licensed Emirati Tax Agents.
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