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A UAE delegation led by Undersecretary Sharif Al Olama has concluded an official trade and investment mission to Beijing and Shanghai. Talks focused on clean energy, battery storage, electric mobility, and smart port logistics to boost bilateral non-oil trade.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The agreement establishes a direct channel for free zone businesses to register and protect trademarks. The initiative aims to reduce administrative barriers and strengthen intellectual property safeguards for international entrepreneurs.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 amending executive provisions for the national e-invoicing system. The update introduces a 24-month temporary exemption for intra-tax group transactions starting January 1, 2027, and removes domestic data storage mandates.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has published the eligibility criteria for foreign skilled professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 and hold a qualifying Level 1 or Level 2 occupational classification. Candidates must also provide an attested bachelor's degree and demonstrate six months of consistent UAE bank statements.
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