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Source: Aurne

UAE Clarifies Pillar Two Tax Reporting Obligations for Large Multinational Enterprises

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued ministerial decisions detailing reporting and compliance procedures under the OECD/G20 Pillar Two minimum 15 percent tax framework. The rules apply to multinational groups with consolidated revenue of at least EUR 750 million in at least two of the four preceding fiscal years. Guidelines define GloBE Information Return submissions, Federal Tax Authority notifications, and the appointment of local filing entities.

  • UAE Ministry of Finance
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Effective January 1, 2024
  • Final rule
China–UAE News
Source: FinanceFeeds

MH Markets Highlights UAE Category 1 Licence and Expansion at iFX EXPO Asia

Online brokerage MH Markets has secured a Category 1 licence from the UAE's Capital Market Authority as part of its international expansion strategy. The broker, which already operates across MENA, Southeast Asia, and China, is planning to expand into Latin America and Europe during 2026. Ahead of its appearance at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, the firm also reported operational metrics and proprietary trading app development.

  • Capital Market Authority
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Final rule
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Labour Law Guarantees Seven Key Entitlements for Terminated Private Sector Employees

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, private sector employees terminated by their employers in the UAE are legally guaranteed seven distinct entitlements. These protections include notice period compensation, settlement of end-of-service benefits within 14 days, weekly job-search leave, and potential unemployment insurance payouts. Legal counsel noted that delayed dues can be formally contested through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

  • Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Final rule
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: gulfnews.com

UN Crime Congress Opens in Abu Dhabi to Address Cyber Threats and AI

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering up to 5,000 delegates from over 97 countries. Member states are set to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year international framework on cybercrime, financial crime, and artificial intelligence governance.

  • United Nations
  • Global
  • Draft / consultation

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